A Calling
Like No Other.
June 16
*It is in the prospective learner's best interest to complete and submit all application materials by October 1.
November 17
Our office must receive all application materials by this date. We recommend submitting all materials to PTCAS at least 2 weeks before this deadline to provide sufficient time for processing.
December 15 (noon EST)
Review of applications after the priority deadline is based on the availability of interview slots. Applications completed after the priority deadline are not guaranteed a full review. No applications will be accepted after December 15.
$155 (or more) paid to PTCAS as well as a n additional $25 (non-refundable) mandatory supplemental fee will be paid to AU.
The program reviews applications on a rolling basis beginning in July. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be reviewed. Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview as spaces are available. Prospective students must submit their CAS application, all required documentation, and a supplemental AU application and fee by the priority deadline for full consideration. Applications completed after the priority deadline are not guaranteed a full review.
PT program enrollment is limited to 42 learners/class year. Once the incoming class has been fully enrolled, qualified candidates will be placed on an alternate list as they are ranked.
Interviews generally are conducted in September, October, and November; an additional interview may be conducted in January as needed. You will be asked to complete the CASPer if you are offered an interview. Please plan for at least 15 days for us to receive GRE scores and CASPer results. Applications must contain all items above to be considered complete. Complete applications will continue to be accepted until the deadline of noon on December 15. **We recommend submitting your application early in the cycle. Interview slots may be filled before the application deadline.
Important
Applications must include the required non-refundable supplemental fee of $25 that is sent directly to Augusta University Admissions Office. You will be sent a link in an email from the Augusta University Admissions Office (not from the PT program) to set up your SLATE portal.
Students who are offered an interview must complete the CASPer, which is a situational judgment test designed to assess professionalism, empathy, and communication skills. The assessment costs $85 and is required prior to the on-site interview.
*Please note that the application is incomplete until the non-refundable $25 supplemental fee is received. Your application will only be processed with this fee. If you have questions about setting up your portal or fee, please get in touch with the Admissions Office at 706-737-1632.
Our program operates on a lock-step curriculum, meaning all students progress through courses in a predetermined sequence. To maintain the integrity and consistency of this structure, we do not accept transfer credits from other institutions. All coursework must be completed within our program as designed.
Physical Therapy
Health Sciences Campus
Room 1304
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
A Doctor of Physical Therapy degree candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than physical therapy before enrollment, preferably from a regionally accredited US institution. In addition, prospective students must have earned a grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses. Please note that candidates may apply before completing all prerequisite courses but must have a reasonable chance of completing all the requirements by the time of enrollment in the DPT program.
The following minimum requirements must be met before an application will be considered. Applicants should understand that the selection process is competitive and that satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:
Applications are considered for interview as soon as they are complete. To be considered for an interview, applications must include:
Well-qualified applicants will be invited to Augusta for interviews beginning in September, and admission decisions will generally be made by January. The Augusta University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program uses rolling admission. Therefore, it is in an applicant’s best interest to submit their application early (before October 1).
In addition to specific academic requirements, candidates for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must have aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following five areas to meet the complete requirements of the program’s curriculum:
The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy acknowledges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and PL 103-336, The Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider for admission, promotion, and graduation candidates who demonstrate the ability to perform the essential skills listed in the department’s technical standards document. These standards are admission guidelines and are subject to continuing revision and improvement.
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today’s health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country’s health care workforce.