Prospective Students

Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Application to the USM Stefani DPT program is handled through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). It is a competitive process and submitting your application does not guarantee acceptance.

If you already have created a profile in PTCAS, be sure to select the University of Saint Mary as a recipient of your application. If you haven’t set up a profile, a good place to start is at the PTCAS Instructions page.

The priority application deadline is Oct. 1, with final deadline of March 15. Classes begin in June and DPT students graduate in December of their third year (8 semesters).

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Applicant Requirements

• A bachelor degree from an accredited institution  
• All prerequisite courses  
• PTCAS application including: official transcripts and an essay submitted to PTCAS  
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)—a 3.5 or higher is recommended to be competitive (Keep in mind: Cumulative GPA is calculated to include ALL academic coursework reported to PTCAS, including courses repeated.)
• 40 observation hours recommended, but not required
• Non-refundable application fee of $35 (paid before scheduled interview). Paid by check, money order, or online

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Admissions Process

Applicants will be selected for an onsite interview, along with participating in onsite activities. The interview is the final phase of the admissions process.

Interview candidates are selected based on their compliance with and scoring on admissions criteria. Interview candidates will be notified by email confirming the day, time, location, and itinerary.

Please note, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a current email address and phone number on his/her PTCAS application, which will remain intact until classes begin in June.