Admission

Old Dominion University will join with many other universities this year to subscribe to a Physical Therapy Centralized Admissions Service (PTCAS). Students wishing to apply will send one set of their materials directly to the PTCAS, and will then pay to have the service process the files and forward them to any PT programs chosen by the applicant. We hope that this saves you time and trouble in exchange for a moderate increase in expense. To give ourselves time to adjust to the new process, our application deadline will be moved up to November 3rd, 2008. The PTCAS website will be open to applicants August 1st. More information on the process can be found at the APTA website.

We accept 40 students per year into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.  Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least a 3.00 grade point average. We admit one class of students per year, and they begin the curriculum the last week in June each year. The following prerequisite course work must be completed prior to admission into the Physical Therapy Program:  

Course Work	Semester Credit Hours
Statistics	3
General Biology	4
General Chemistry with lab	8
Human Anatomy and Physiology	8
General Physics with lab	8
Psychology	3
Social Sciences: 2nd Psychology, or Anthropology or Sociology	3

For admission to the DPT class starting June 2009:

1. The admissions process is closed for the current year (students entering June 2008). Please check this website in August, 2008 for information about applying for the class entering June 2009.
2. Applicants will fill out an on-line application with the PT Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) by the deadline of November 3, 2008. This service will begin accepting applications August 1, 2008.
3. Applicants will possess a Bachelor's degree and have successfully completed / or have a sensible plan to complete all prerequisite courses before the start of the PT program in June 2009. Transcripts will be sent to PTCAS. If an applicant is accepted into the program, transcripts for any coursework completed during the spring semester 2009 should be sent directly to: School of Physical Therapy, 3118 Health Sciences Bldg, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529.
4. Applicants will provide to PTCAS three letters of recommendation, with at least one of them from a physical therapist.
5. Applicants will provide to PTCAS evidence of volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy setting (minimum of 80 hours; 40 hours of which must be in an acute care, hospital physical therapy dept)
6. Graduate Record Examination scores should be sent directly to: School of Physical Therapy, 3118 Health Sciences Bldg, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529.

Old Dominion University may continue to charge a $40 application fee. We will publish details such as this on these web pages as soon as they are worked out.

Financial Aid

Notice to those wishing to apply for financial aid: Financial aid for the summer session is included in aid packages for the previous academic year. Therefore, be certain to apply for financial aid for this academic year, even if you are not currently enrolled in classes. Please see your financial aid officer for guidance.

ODU Financial Aid
FAFSA on the Web (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)

Housing

Housing and Residence Life

Technical Standards

Technical Standards are fundamental abilities necessary to successfully complete the academic and clinical requirements of the program.

Information Session

Saturday, August 16, 2008, 10:00 - 12:00, Health Sciences Bldg on the Old Dominion University Campus - This Information session is for anyone thinking about applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Come meet faculty and students and tour the facilities of the School of Physical Therapy. Faculty will discuss curriculum, clinical internships, financial aid, housing and resources on campus. We will be happy to give you a tour and answer your questions. Please feel free to bring family and friends.