Admissions Process

Important Deadlines

• PTCAS opens: June 15, 2024
• Early Acceptance Deadline: August 15, 2024 - click here for additional info on Early Decision
• Early Acceptance Verdict Date: September 20, 2024
• Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
• Program Start Date: August 18, 2025 

All applications will be reviewed and those selected for an on-site interview will be notified via email. On-site interviews are scheduled for October 4, 2024, November 8, 2024, December 6, 2024, January 10, 2025, February 7, 2025 and March 21, 2025.

Carefully review the checklist below before submitting your application. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process please contact Tracie Rinehardt, Director of Admissions or Madison Medley, Graduate Admissions Specialist at trinehardt@emoryhenry.edu or momedley@emoryhenry.edu.

How to Apply to Our Program

Applications for Emory & Henry’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program are completed and verified utilizing the Physical Therapy Centralized Application System.

Apply to the program here 

Application Checklist:

• Application:  Applications will be accepted online through PTCAS.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with either a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) or last 45 hours GPA of 2.75. A minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0.
• A minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience (volunteer or work-related) with a licensed physical therapist. A variety of settings is highly recommended.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one must be from a licensed PT that you have shadowed. The second letter can be any professional reference, including professor, advisor, work supervisor, etc.. 
• We no longer require the GRE!
• Emory & Henry has a strong history and reputation for preparing students to be critical thinkers and to be civically engaged. As such, applicants are required to provide an example (in 1-2 paragraphs) of how they have worked to improve lives in their communities, and how this has impacted their personal growth. This question can be found on the School-specific page of the PTCAS application.
• Foreign applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a minimum of 79 on the iBT TOEFL examination or a Band 6 on the IELTS. Also, please submit an approved credential report for coursework completed outside the United States.
• Supplemental Fee:  In order to process your application, you will need to submit a non-refundable supplemental fee of $30.00.

Pay Supplemental Application Fee Online

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Early Decision Information- DPT

Early Acceptance Deadline:  August 15, 2024

Applicants may be offered early admission, denied admission, or deferred to regular applicant status. The early decision program is a non-binding option for applicants who have decided that Emory & Henry Doctor of Physical Therapy program is their first choice.

The early acceptance application deadline is August 15, 2024. In addition to completing the PTCAS application, applicants must arrange for PTCAS to receive all official transcripts and fees, as well as pay the Emory & Henry supplemental application fee by the above deadline.

Admission decisions on early decision applicants will be made by September 20, 2024.

• Supplemental Fee:  In order to process your application, you will need to submit a non-refundable supplemental fee of $30.00.
• Early acceptance requirements include: a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.