Transfer Student Option

If a high school senior is not admitted directly to the department of physical therapy as a freshman or if a high school senior is uncertain that he/she wants to pursue an Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, another option is available. The individual will be able to apply, anytime during his/her junior year, for one of the transfer slots in the professional phase of the program. Applicants completing a bachelor's degree at Carroll University receive a calculated preference in consideration for Phase I admission. Selection decisions will be based on evaluation of the following:

a. The Application for Admission to the Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Department of Physical Therapy Professional Phase which includes:

1. Clinical Experience Documentation Form
2. Three letters of reference: one from a physical therapist, one from a college professor, and one that attests to the student's character
3. Two essay questions
4. Course Work in Progress Form
5. Participation in college or community service activities
6. The Safety and Technical Standards Form

b. A college cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to make application to the program.

c. A 3.0 GPA or higher in pre-professional course work is required to make application to the program. Courses include:

1. 4 semesters of Biology, including BIO/HSC 402 and 403
2. 2 semesters of Chemistry, either CHE101/102 or CHE109/110
3. 2 semesters of Physics, either PHY101/102 or PHY203/204
4. Up to 2 semesters of Psychology, at least one course 200-level or higher

d. A college transcript that includes five semesters of coursework. In addition, the following courses must be completed prior to beginning the professional phase of the program in the senior year:

1. First Year Seminar
2. Writing Seminar
3. 4 semesters of biology including one semester of human anatomy (HSC 402) and one semester of human physiology (HSC 403)
4. 2 semesters of physics (Physics 101/102)
5. 2 semesters of chemistry (Chemistry 109, 110 or Chemistry 101, 102)
6. Computer Science 107
7. 1 course from each of the seven LSP areas
8. 1 semester of statistics (Math 112 or Psychology 205)
9. The majority of required and elective courses in the undergraduate major

e. Evidence that the bachelor's degree will be awarded at the completion of the senior year

f. GRE total score (Verbal, Quantitative and Writing).

How to apply for transfer and non-traditional admission

You will need to print all of the documents below to have a complete application; alternately, you may email Tami Bartunek, Graduate Admission Counselor, tbartune@carrollu.edu if you wish to receive a packet in the mail.

• Instructions for Applying
• Application