Physical Therapy Priority Acceptance Program

Admission Requirements

Students in the Honors Program with a minimum 3.25 GPA are eligible to apply for the Physical Therapy Priority Acceptance Program. The application process takes place in two phases.

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PHASE ONE

Must be completed by the end of an applicant’s sophomore year.

1. Submit a letter of intent to the Department of Physical Therapy.
2. Submit a written essay to the Department of Physical Therapy of no more than 500 words that describes your educational plans, career objectives, commitment to your particular field of study, any research experience, your view of research and possible research interests, and personal goals. The essay may address any of the following factors, which are qualities that will be acknowledged in the admission process: socioeconomic history, family background (including level of educational attainment), personal talents, leadership capabilities and community service. The essay needs to be typed in 12-point type with one inch margins. It will be used in making the priority acceptance decision, so careful consideration should be given to its preparation.
3. Complete an oral and/or written interview scheduled by the Department of Physical Therapy.
4. Submit two letters of reference using the Physical Therapy Recommendation Form.
1. One letter from a health care professional (i.e. therapist, nurse, licensed health care professional)
2. One letter from an academic reference (professor who has taught you one or more courses or academic advisor)

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or rejection into the Priority Acceptance Program by the Department of Physical Therapy. To remain in the Priority Acceptance Program, a student must:

• Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA as a member of the Honors Program.
• Meet with a member of the Physical Therapy Admission Committee each long semester.
• Successfully complete two pre-physical therapy Honors courses (HONR 3191 and HONR 3291) with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in each course. These courses must be pre-approved by the Honors Program director and the primary physical therapy faculty member.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the required physical therapy prerequisite courses.

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PHASE TWO

Must be completed during the fall of an applicant’s senior year.

1. Submit the Graduate Studies Application and all required documents* to the College of Graduate Studies.
2. Successfully graduate as a member of the Honors Program.
3. Present two additional letters of reference using the Physical Therapy Recommendation Form.
1. One letter should be from an Honors staff member who can serve as a character reference.
2. One letter should be from a clinician who has worked directly with the applicant while he/she was fulfilling the required volunteer hours.

*$40 application fee, graduate school application essay, official GRE score, Self-Report Transcript Form,Volunteer Hours Form, and official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (except Angelo State University).

The Physical Therapy Processing Fee will be waived.