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Points of Entry 

The DPT program accommodates and encourages multiple points of entry for prospective students.

• Pre-admission Guarantee
  Exceptional students who plan to attend Rockhurst for their bachelor's degree may be awarded a freshman early-admission guarantee for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program based on a combination of ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA and prerequisite courses. (More information)
• PT Scholars Pre-admission Guarantee
  Rockhurst students who demonstrate outstanding academic work after their freshman year may be offered a pre-admission guarantee with a PT Scholars award. (More information)
   
• Transfer Pre-admission Guarantee
  Students transferring to Rockhurst may apply for pre-admission if they have between 48 - 60 hours of undergraduate work, or have completed an Associate of Arts degree, and have been accepted to Rockhurst University as an undergraduate transfer student. Please click here

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• Post-baccalaureate Students
  Students from accredited universities are welcome to apply to Rockhurst. Typically, students apply while in the last year of their undergraduate degree with a plan to enter the graduate program upon completion of their undergraduate degree.
   
• Articulation Agreements
  Rockhurst University has articulation agreements with a number of universities in Missouri. Please click here

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How To Apply

To apply to the Rockhurst PT program, students must complete an online application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) at www.ptcas.org.

Important Dates

• PTCAS 2020 - 2021 application cycle opens on July 1, 2020.
• Rockhurst graduates and pre-admitted students' application deadline is October 15, 2020.
• PTCAS application soft deadline for November 2, 2020.
• PT interview day December 5, 2020.
• PTCAS academic update opens - date TBD by PTCAS (applicants enter updated grades from summer and/or fall semesters 2020).
• PTCAS academic update closes - date TBD by PTCAS
• PTCAS application for RU final date January 15, 2021. 
• Students submit all required materials directly to PTCAS and must follow guidelines found on the PTCAS web site.

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
• GRE score (Graduate Record Exam) official Rockhurst GRE PTCAS code 7638.
• TOEFL scores of at least 80 (internet-based score) must be submitted by international students whose first language is not English

After all application materials are received, qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will take place on December 5, 2020, and priority is given to individuals who submit their application to PTCAS by November 2, 2020. Qualified applications submitted to PTCAS after November 2, 2020, may be invited to interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

 

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.

Rockhurst University will require the following materials upon completion:

• Official transcript with undergraduate degree awarded and date conferred.
• Official transcript(s) showing completion of 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 Admissions Office.

Transcripts can be mailed to Rockhurst University, CHHS Graduate Admissions Office, 1100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact the graduate admissions coordinator at 816.501.4059 or by email. To book a meeting with a graduate admissions coordinator, click Book Appointment.