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Indiana University - School of Health & Human Sciences Department of Physical Therapy
Website

https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/index.html

IU DPT Admissions IUPUI 1140 West Michigan Street, CF 120 Indianapolis IN 46202 United States
Phone+1 317.274.7447
Email shhsinfo@iupui.edu
Public
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
Yes
Supplemental fee amount
$70
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
Yes
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
Yes
Description of supplemental materials required 
Applicants must submit an IU Graduate CAS supplemental application, the Intent to Complete Degree Requirements form, and the IU DPT Prerequisite Course Completion Form, in addition to all PTCAS materials, no later than the application deadline of October 1, 2021. 

A description of all materials required is available here: https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/how-to-apply.html  

Applicants who fail to complete both the PTCAS application and the Indiana University Graduate CAS application cannot be considered for the IU DPT program. 

The PTCAS application must be in COMPLETE status at the application deadline.
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 1
Declaration of Intent to Complete Undergraduate Degree - https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 2
DPT Prerequisite Course Completion Form - https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 3
IU Graduate CAS supplemental application -https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Document upload requirements 
1) Prerequisite Course Completion Form: Enter prerequisite courses completed on fillable form, save the form, then upload and submit in Documents as a Catalog Course Descriptions. 

2) Declaration of Intent to Complete Degree Requirements Form: Enter information and obtain signatures on the form, save the form, then upload and submit in Documents as an Other.  You need to submit this form if you do not currently hold a bachelor's degree by the application deadline. Note: All degree requirements must be completed before the start of classes in May.  All coursework must be completed prior to the start of the program in May. Those applying without a degree will be required to submit a final transcript showing the degree awarded. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree at the time of application may omit this form.
Deadline for Submission of Supplemental Materials
10/01/2021
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
https://shhs.iupui.edu/graduate-professional/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
No
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Evaluator type accepted
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type accepted
Professor in Major
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type accepted
PTA
Evaluator type accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type accepted
Other
Evaluator type accepted
Number of references required by program
2
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
Applicants must have a minimum of 20 hours in an inpatient setting and 20 hours in an outpatient setting. Please be sure your verifying PT indicates the setting in which you observed.

Program will not accept observation hours with a PT Assistant.
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours w/ signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
40
DEADLINE for completion of all PT hours
10/01/2021
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Required
Outpatient
Required
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.20
3.69
Program-specific prerequisite
3.20
3.83
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
A maximum of 15 credits of prerequisite coursework may be retaken with the higher grade used to calculate the math/science prerequisite GPA; all courses will be included in the cumulative GPA calculation.    

Undergraduate cumulative GPA will be calculated from all courses completed with a grade from all undergraduate institutions attended. Prerequisites and baccalaureate degree must be from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent.

Students are allowed to apply AP credit of scores 3 or higher toward the completion of their prerequisite requirements.  If the AP course is a math/science prerequisite the GPA calculations will be obtained by omitting that specific course.

Students are allowed to apply Dual Credit courses toward the completion of their prerequisite requirements.  An official university transcript showing the grade earned must be sent to PTCAS.
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
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Send WES foreign evaluation for Canadian courses to institution
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Other
Additional information for the foreign transcripts
Send WES course-by-course evaluation and degree equivalency for foreign transcripts directly to the PT program.
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Yes
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
Applicants must send English translation and WES course-by-course evaluation for all foreign and Canadian transcript to the PT program. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by WES. Information at http://www.wes.org/. International applicants must also comply with the IUPUI Office of International Affairs requirements for admission as outlined at: http://international.iupui.edu