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University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program
Website
Organization Website

http://www.uj.edu/academics/doctorphysicaltherapy

4190 26th Avenue South Fargo ND 58104 United States
Phone+1 701.356.2136 x5902
Email Jackie.Madsen@uj.edu
Email 2 diana.palm@uj.edu
Private
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental fee amount
$0
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
Yes
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 1
Resume
Supplemental forms and materials required by program - item 2
University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Essential Function Requirements Form
Document upload requirements 
Please upload a signed and dated copy of the University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Essential Function Requirements Form in the document upload section of the PTCAS application. You can find the form at https://www.uj.edu/academics/doctorphysicaltherapy/dpt-applicant-essential-function-requirements

Please upload a current resume in the document upload section of the PTCAS application.
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
https://www.uj.edu/academics/doctorphysicaltherapy/dpt-applicant-essential-function-requirements
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
No
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Evaluator type accepted
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type not accepted
Professor in Major
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Evaluator type not accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type not accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type not accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type not accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
2
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
We require 2 letters of recommendation:
* one from a PT OR Professor 
* and one from a work supervisor
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
PT hours are recommended but not required for the 2021-22 application cycle.  We do encourage each applicant to learn more about the physical therapy profession prior to their interview. We recommend doing one or more of the following to learn more about the profession:
  Vist https://www.prehealthshadowing.com
  Interview a PT
  Join a pre-PT club 
  Reflect upon personal experiences with PT
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are not required but are highly recommended
Total number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
40
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.51
Program-specific prerequisite
3.00
3.49
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
Initial grade and repeated course grades are averaged to calculate the prerequisite GPA
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
Yes
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
No
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Other
Additional information for the foreign transcripts
English translation and credit conversion required. Foreign transcript evaluations MUST be sent directly to PTCAS and received by the application deadline of 12/15/2021.
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, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
Submission of TOEFL scores, if applicable. Acceptable scores are as follows: * TOEFL score 525 Paper * TOEFL score of 195 Computer * TOEFL score of 70 Internet-based * An IELTS band score of 5.5