Admission to the Program

Admission to the physical therapist assistant major requires an overall GPA of at least 2.5 plus three years of high school science, two years of high school college preparatory mathematics, four years of high school English and two years of high school social science, or their college-level equivalents.

Essential Program-Related Functions

Admission to the technical core

Admission to the second-year technical core requires separate application at the end of your first semester. Admission to the physical therapist assisting major does not guarantee acceptance into the technical core curriculum.

Once admitted to the technical core, you may also be required to submit a physical examination, TB test, and updated immunizations.  Some clinical sites may also require that you have, and maintain, CPR and first aid certifications.

Application packet for admission to the technical core—Application deadline for this fall has closed. Watch here for the new application packets.

Please be aware

If you have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, especially if it involves abuse of alcohol or controlled substances, you may be disqualified from licensure. If this applies to you, please discuss your personal situation with the state licensure board that you intend to apply to before beginning this course of study. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana all require background checks as part of their standard licensing application process.