Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update PostedWednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:45 PM APPLICATION DEADLINE UPDATE! The VCU DPT department recognizes the unique challenges that COVID-19 has placed on applicants this year. This ranges from difficulty securing transcripts from your University,... Read More APPLICATION DEADLINE UPDATE! The VCU DPT department recognizes the unique challenges that COVID-19 has placed on applicants this year. This ranges from difficulty securing transcripts from your University, to pushing back GRE testing dates due to illness, to continuing challenges with getting summer grades correctly submitted. We hear you. That said, the VCU DPT program is delaying our application deadline for the 2020 application cycle. We want to make sure everyone who wants to apply, can apply, and that they can do so unencumbered by the specific delays that COVID has brought this year. The new hard deadline for VCU DPT is November 1, making the October 1st deadline a soft deadline. GRE scores from tests taken prior to Oct 29 will be accepted. If you have questions, please reach out to dptadmissions@vcu.edu Virginia Commonwealth University Ranked a top 100 research university, VCU is a place where discovery and creativity go hand in hand. Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, its more than 200 programs emphasize hands-on learning, creativity and engaging in the world around us. dptadmissions@vcu.edu Read Less
Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update PostedTuesday, August 18, 2020 at 9:47 AM UPDATE: Letters of Recommendation requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: VCU requires three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a physical therapist. However, we recognize that obtaining... Read More UPDATE: Letters of Recommendation requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: VCU requires three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a physical therapist. However, we recognize that obtaining a reference from a physical therapist may be difficult for some due to the lack of opportunity for observational hours. We encourage you to obtain a reference from a physical therapist, their perspective is different from that of your academic references and is important to us. If you are unable to obtain a reference from a physical therapist, a reference from an individual who can speak to your professionalism, motivation, ability to collaborate, ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and other attributes that are beyond that observed by your academic faculty. Read Less
REQUIRED FOR NON-VIRGINIA RESIDENTS: Out-of-State Essay Prompt Posted4/1/2020 9:45:07 AM For applicants who are non-Virginia residents, please answer the following essay question: Why are you considering the DPT program at Virginia Commonwealth University? -- Elaborate specifically on your rationale as to why you are seeking a physical therapy education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.This essay answer must be submitted for your application to be complete if you are a non-Virginia resident. Posted byVirginia Commonwealth University Read More
REQUIRED FOR VIRGINIA RESIDENTS: VCU Instate Tuition Form Posted4/1/2020 9:39:51 AM This VCU instate tuition form must be submitted by applicants that are residents of Virginia for their application to be complete. Posted byVirginia Commonwealth University Read More
REQUIRED: VCU Supplemental Application Fee Posted4/1/2020 9:34:50 AM https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/dptSahpEcom/ All applicants are required to submit a supplemental application fee of $50. Please click on the website below for more information about and to pay the supplemental application fee. We must receive your fee for your application to be complete. Posted byVirginia Commonwealth University Read More