Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Admission Requirements and Application Materials

Applications for summer 2010 admission to the DPT program are now being accepted.  Application review will begin August 1.  Interviews will be conducted in October.  Interviews of qualified applicants will continue until the class of 40 students has been filled and twenty-five students have been selected for the wait list.  Selection of students for the DPT program will take place on a rolling basis.

Prerequisite science and overall grade point averages, professional recommendations, written application assessment, personal interview scores, knowledge and understanding of physical therapy, and an on-campus writing assignment will be used to make admission decisions.

Admission Criteria

Please select the appropriate link from the following categories to view information regarding summer 2010 admission requirements.

• Freshman Admission/Direct Entry Admission-Includes information for high school students and first time adult students who plan to pursue the DPT degree after three or four years of undergraduate coursework at the University of Evansville (UE).
• UE Student Admission-Includes admission requirements for students who are in the process of completing a Bachelor's Degree at UE.
• Transfer Student Admission-Includes information for students who have completed or will complete a Bachelor's Degree at another university.
• International Student Admission

Application Materials

Please select the appropriate link from the following categories to access admission documents.

High School Students-High school students or first time adult students who plan to pursue the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree after three or four years of undergraduate coursework.

• Undergraduate Student Application

Transfer Students-Applicants who have completed or will complete a Bachelor's Degree at another university.

• DPT Application
• Recommendation for Admission Form
• Dean of Students Recommendation
• Directions for applying to the DPT Program
• Science GPA Calculator   A science GPA of 2.75 is required to be considered for admission to the DPT program.

University of Evansville Students-Applicants who have completed or will complete a Bachelor's Degree at UE.

• DPT Application
• Recommendation for Admission Form
• Directions for applying to the DPT Program
• Science GPA Calculator  A science GPA of 2.75 is required to be considered for admission to the DPT program.

University of Evansville Direct Entry Candidates-Direct Entry candidates who plan to enter the DPT program in summer 2010

• Direct Entry Verification Form  This form and accompanying documents, as listed on the form, must be submitted during the fall semester prior to the summer the student plans to enter the DPT program.  Direct Entry candidates who plan to begin the DPT program in summer 2010 must submit documentation between August 30 and September 15, 2009, to secure a position in the program. 

Criminal Background Checks

Criminal background checks are required for all students in the program.  A positive result may prohibit a student from completing his degree.