University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, shared an update PostedMonday, April 27, 2020 at 11:54 AM Changes for 2020-21 cycle due to COVID-19: Due to the challenges and restrictions from COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, the UWM DPT program implemented the below changes for the Class of 2024 application cycle: Observation Hours: Clinical sites started restricting observation hours in March due to COVID-19. An alternative requirement embedded within PTCAS is available for any applicant not meeting the required 40 hours of observation (20 inpatient and 20 outpatient) as of March 15th, 2020. An applicant with 40 hours of observation completed by March 15, 2020, should submit their verification on PTCAS as directed in the application. GRE: GRE scores are required. ETS is now offering home testing for the GRE. Please visit the ETS website for additional information. Pass/Fail Grades for Spring 2020 coursework: Pass/fail graded coursework will be accepted, EXCEPT for the Required Prerequisite Courses. All of the Required Prerequisite Courses need a final letter grade. Changes for 2020-21 cycle due to COVID-19: Due to the challenges and restrictions from COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, the UWM DPT program implemented the below changes for the Class of 2024 application cycle: Observation Hours: Clinical sites started restricting observation hours in March due to COVID-19. An alternative requirement embedded within PTCAS is available for any applicant not meeting the required 40 hours of observation (20 inpatient and 20 outpatient) as of March 15th, 2020. An applicant with 40 hours of observation completed by March 15, 2020, should submit their verification on PTCAS as directed in the application. GRE: GRE scores are required. ETS is now offering home testing for the GRE. Please visit the ETS website for additional information. Pass/Fail Grades for Spring 2020 coursework: Pass/fail graded coursework will be accepted, EXCEPT for the Required Prerequisite Courses. All of the Required Prerequisite Courses need a final letter grade.
Lori Woodburn Primary Contact University Services Associate & Admissions Coordinator +1 414.229.3360 pt-program@uwm.edu