Admissions

Arcadia’s nationally ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed for aspiring physical therapists who want to confidently diagnose and treat movement dysfunction in patients of all backgrounds and ages.

Candidates for the hybrid curriculum should be dedicated to advancing the field of physical therapy through evidence-based, research-driven practice. The College of Health Sciences maintains the same admissions standards for the online program as it does for the on-campus program.

Applicants to the Arcadia DPT Online program must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree and meet the GRE score requirements.

The program has one cohort per year that begins each fall, and accepts and reviews applications year-round.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have made some changes to our admissions process for the 2020–2021 cohort. We are doing everything we can to support our applicants and ensure that our program remains accessible to students across the country. For more information, please view the 2020-2021 Application Cycle FAQ (PDF, 66 KB).

Next Class Cohort: August 2021

Next Class Cohort Deadlines
Deadline	Date
Deadline 1	Friday, August 14, 2020
Deadline 2	Friday, October 9, 2020
Deadline 3	Friday, December 4, 2020
Deadline 4	Friday, February 26, 2021
Final Deadline	Friday, May 28, 2021

If you have any questions about the requirements, ask our admissions counselors at
Phone Number: 844-373-8833 or via email.


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