Admission Information

University of Lynchburg’s DPT program subscribes to the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS), available through the American Physical Therapy Association. All applicants must apply through the PTCAS website.

Applications for the DPT Class of 2027 are now being accepted through PTCAS. The deadline to apply to the program is March 1, 2024. After this date, applications not verified by PTCAS will not be reviewed. The DPT Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications for admission in October. You can view our PTCAS directory page for additional information.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting organization
• Official transcripts of all coursework
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA overall and 3.0 cumulative GPA when factoring only prerequisite science coursework
• GRE scores sent to PTCAS; GRE Code: 7582
• Personal essay as described on PTCAS
• 80 hours of practical experience under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist with verification
• Two recommendation letters; one from a licensed physical therapist and the other from someone who can speak to your academic ability, such as a college professor

Upon successful admission to the DPT program, all individuals are required to complete a background check prior to the start of classes.

Health Forms

All admitted DPT students must complete the health forms available in their Student Health Portal. Questions about health forms should be addressed to the Health Center.

International Applicants

In addition to the admission requirements above, international applicants must submit official TOEFL scores.

Your TOEFL iBT score must be consistent with the standards established by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) as acceptable for physical therapists from a foreign country desiring to enter practice in the United States.

The minimum total score is 89, and the minimum score for the Speaking section is 26.

Degree Programs Completed by University of Lynchburg DPT Students