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Admission Information

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Admission Information

We’re thrilled to have you considering this rigorous journey toward becoming a physical therapist. Application for the TAMUT DPT program is completed using the PTCAS Application System found at PTCAS | Applicant Login Page Section. Below, we’ll walk you through the key steps and requirements for each of our application tracks: the Standard Admissions Track and the Early Acceptance Track.

  • GRE is not required. Shadowing or work hours are not required. 
  • Regardless of track chosen, a bachelor's degree is required to enter the program.
  • Prerequisites must be completed with an earned grade of C-or higher. 
  • Prerequisites must be completed at an accredited institution in the last 10 years. 
  • Minimum GPA for TAMUT DPT is 3.4 on a 4.0 GPA scale. 
The responsibility for entering grades in PTCAS and any grade replacement in PTCAS is placed solely on the applicant. Admissions decisions are based on the GPA calculated and reported by PTCAS.

Admission Tracks

Prerequisite Coursework

Before applying, ensure that you’ve completed the following undergraduate coursework:

  • Anatomy and Physiology with Lab or Physiology/A&P 2 with lab: 6–8 semester credit hours (SCH)
  • Chemistry with Lab: 6–8 SCH
  • Physics with Lab: 6–8 SCH
  • Biology with Lab: 6–8 SCH (Note: Botany and Zoology are not accepted)
  • Psychology: 3 SCH (any)
  • Statistics: 3 SCH (any)

Standard Admission Track

This track is open to all applicants who have a Bachelor's degree, meet the program's prerequisites and GPA requirements. GRE is not required. Application is through PTCAS. PTCAS has a required essay. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted (not accepted from clergy or family members).

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Early Acceptance Track

If you are currently a high-achieving high school or community college student, consider our Early Acceptance Track. Application is through PTCAS. DPT Admissions Counselor can assist with this process.

To qualify, you must:

  1. Graduate from high school with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
  2. Be accepted to Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) and begin attendance within one semester of high school or community college graduation.
  3. Apply to and be accepted into the Early Acceptance Track.
  4. Meet annually with an assigned DPT advisor.
  5. Join the Health Professions Club and attend a minimum of three meetings each year.
  6. Maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher.
  7. Exhibit professional behavior and maintain a clean academic record.
  8. Submit two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from a TAMUT instructor.
  9. Complete at least 30 credit hours of prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or higher.
  10. Awarding of Bachelor's Degree.

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Selection Process

  1. Initial Screening: Faculty will review your application to ensure all program requirements are met.
  2. Admission Decision: Final decisions are based on a GPA of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 
  3. Offer of Admission: Accepted students will receive formal offers of admission and must submit a seat deposit to secure their place. Once accepted, students must apply separately to TAMUT. We will also maintain a waitlist in case additional spots become available later in the cycle.