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Whitworth University Doctor of Physical Therapy
Website
Organization Website

www.whitworth.edu/dpt

300 W Hawthorne Road Spokane WA 99251 United States
Phone+1 509.777.3433
Email DPT@whitworth.edu
Private
CAPTE Developing
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
Yes
Supplemental fee amount
$50
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Description of supplemental materials required 
Applicants must pay the $50 supplemental application fee directly to Whitworth University using the link below before their PTCAS application will be reviewed.
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
https://apply.whitworth.edu/register/dptsupplementalappfee
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
2949
Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle
12/31/2021
Oldest GRE test date considered for this cycle
02/01/2016
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
The GRE is used after the student is accepted into the program to assist with preparation for the NPTE. The scores are not used to determine acceptance to the Whitworth Doctor of Physical Therapy program, therefore there are no minimum requirements.
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 not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not 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 not accepted
Number of references required by program
3
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
Three or more letters of reference are required, with one from an academic professional (such as a professor or an academic advisor), and one from a supervisory healthcare professional (such as a physical therapist where you worked or observed, or another health care provider in a setting where you worked or observed). The third reference can be from any of the other listed acceptable reference types. Coworker references are only accepted if they are a licensed healthcare provider. If you are unable to provide a healthcare professional recommendation, a second letter from an academic professional is preferred.
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
 Observation hours are recommended but not required at this time
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are not required but are highly recommended
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
0
Total number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
50
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.0
Program-specific prerequisite
3.0
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
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send WES foreign evaluation for Canadian courses to PTCAS
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
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