South College Mission Statement 

"The mission of the South College Doctor of Physical Therapy program is to provide an innovative, career-focused education that develops Doctor of Physical Therapy who are highly skilled, mindful, and empathetic care providers. They are passionate lifelong learners, socially responsive servant leaders in their local community, and highly engaged in their professional and broader healthcare communities. Graduates will be equipped to deliver exemplary care in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented, and value-based healthcare environment. "

South College Atlanta Vision 

The South College Doctor of Physical Therapy program strives to be a program of choice for students seeking high-quality and accessible physical therapy education. With a focus on excellence and innovation, our faculty, students, and alumni will be highly effective, compassionate, and inclusive members and leaders in the profession. Our faculty, staff, students, and alumni will be exceptionally prepared for the transformations and agility required of 21st century educators and health care providers.

What is holistic admissions?

South College Atlanta adheres to a holistic admission policy by considering the whole applicant. We value character traits, life experience, extracurricular activities, along with your academic grades and test scores. Our admission includes asynchronous interview along with a hybrid learning simulation that allows you to experience a mini-version of what it would feel like as you consider our fast-paced, hybrid DPT program in Atlanta.

Diversity and Equity Statement 

South College Atlanta DPT Program is intentionally seeking solutions to decreased healthcare disparities by educating physical therapists that will serve in underserved populations.  We strive to improve representation and are committed to the success of all by increasing the diversity in physical therapy programs. Additionally, we aim to create socially responsive servant leaders to enhance the future of physical therapy and the health and wellness of all populations.

Student Success Statement

South College Atlanta DPT Program is committed to the success of all students, and we begin by gathering data to support your success during the admissions process.  We require the GRE as part of the admissions process to help identify how best we can support our students. However, the GRE scores are not weighted in our admissions decision-making process. Please forward your GRE results. If you have not taken the GRE, contact us at mflemings@south.edu for an exemption code. We can only best support you with the data that is provided to us.  

Additionally, we have a Hybrid Learning Simulated activity that allows us to gather more information to support you and your success in our program.  

The Admissions Committee will select and invite the most qualified applicants for an interview. Web- based interviews will be conducted so travel to campus is not required. Applicants must have access to a computer with internet, webcam, and microphone capabilities for the interviewing process.

This is non- refundable deposit will be applied directly towards your tuition and fees when matriculating into the program. The deposit is due 10th days after acceptance into the DPT Program.