Admission

Old Dominion University School of Physical Therapy uses the Physical Therapy Centralized Admissions Service (PTCAS). Students wishing to apply will send one set of their materials directly to the PTCAS, and will then pay to have the service process the files and forward them to any PT programs chosen by the applicant. We hope that this saves you time and trouble in exchange for a moderate increase in expense. Applications are due the first Monday in November. More information on the process can be found at www.ptcas.org.

We accept 40 students per year into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.  Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least a 3.00 grade point average. We admit one class of students per year, and they begin the curriculum the last week in June each year. The following prerequisite course work must be completed prior to admission into the Physical Therapy Program:

For admission to the DPT class starting June 2012:

1. Applicants will fill out an on-line application with the PT Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) by the deadline of the first Monday in November.
2. Applicants will possess a Bachelor's degree and have successfully completed / or have a sensible plan to complete all prerequisite courses before the start of the PT program in June. Transcripts will be sent to PTCAS and not to ODU. If an applicant is accepted into the program, transcripts for any coursework and/or degree completed during the spring semester should be sent directly to: School of Physical Therapy, 3118 Health Sciences Bldg, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529.
3. Applicants will provide to PTCAS three letters of recommendation, with at least one of them from a physical therapist. These letters of recommendation do not need to be sent to ODU.
4. Applicants will complete the PTCAS form showing volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy setting. This includes a minimum of 80 hours, 40 hours of which must be in an acute care, hospital physical therapy dept. If you are not sure whether a particular inpatient setting is acute care, ask a physical therapist. Rehabilitation hospitals are not acute care.
5. Graduate Record Examination scores should be sent directly to ODU. The GRE code number for ODU is 7800.

Financial Aid

Notice to those wishing to apply for financial aid: Financial aid for the summer session is included in aid packages for the previous academic year. Therefore, be certain to apply for financial aid for this academic year, even if you are not currently enrolled in classes. Please see your financial aid officer for guidance.

ODU Financial Aid
FAFSA on the Web (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)

Housing

Housing and Residence Life

Technical Standards

Technical Standards are fundamental abilities necessary to successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements of the program.

On Campus Information

You are welcome to attend an information session regarding ODU’s Doctor in Physical Therapy Program, Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 10 – 12am. This session is open to the public. Please come to meet faculty and students, tour the facilities, find out about the program and get your questions answered. Information on location will be posted as we are closer to the date.

University’s Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information