Doctor of Physical Therapy Application Process
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Traditional Entry
Important Dates – Traditional Entry
- The PTCAS 2024-2025Â application cycle is open. Applicants must follow guidelines found on the PTCAS website.
- PTCAS application priority application is September 1.
- Current Rockhurst students with a pre-admit award have a September 1 deadline to submit their application through SLATE.
- Save the date! Interviews will be scheduled for Saturday, November 9.
- DPT Class of 2027Â begins the program May 27, 2025.
Required materials for PTCAS include
- Complete application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Summary of extracurricular activities, honors and awards
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal essay
- TOEFL: Internet-based minimum score of 80, or iTEP score of 3.9 (scores must be within the last two years), or proof of graduating from a college or high school where English is the primary mode of instruction.
After all application materials are received, qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an interview. Priority is given to individuals who submit their application to PTCAS by the priority deadline of September 1. Qualified applications submitted to PTCAS submitted after the interview date (November 18) may be invited to an interview at the discretion of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½± Committee.
Additional Information
Notice to Applicants Offered PT Acceptance
A $400 deposit (non-refundable) is required for applicants who accept a spot in the Rockhurst physical therapy program. This deposit will be applied toward the first semester's tuition.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½± will require the following materials upon completion:
- Official transcript with an undergraduate degree awarded and date conferred.
- Official transcript(s) showing completion of the pre-requisite course(s) not reported to PTCAS (i.e., courses taken spring semester before entering the program).
- Other transcripts reported to PTCAS will be downloaded by the Graduate °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½± Office.
Transcripts can be emailed to admission@rockhurst.edu.Ìý
If you have questions about the application process, please contact the CNHS Graduate °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ¿ª½± Office at graduate@rockhurst.edu.