PT Application and Requirements
You have chosen a rewarding and challenging career. Review the admission requirements and application process thoroughly to help ensure your application is complete and processed quickly.
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Communication with the School
Drop in for an open session, ask questions, and get status updates for your application during the live "Apps & Answers" Zoom session on Wednesdays, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST. Not available during holidays and campus closures.
We are working on campus and remotely. You can communicate with us conveniently through Zoom and on campus by appointment.
We also offer information sessions and events throughout the year.
Admission Requirements
Our admissions process looks beyond grades and test scores to consider the whole applicant. We recognize that successful physical therapists bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills to the profession. View the specific educational standards and personal qualifications you'll need for consideration of your application.
Submit a completed and verified application through Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).
Starting the 2024-2025 application cycle, a GRE score will no longer be required. Scores received will not be reviewed.
Earn a cumulative and prerequisite GPA of *2.75 or higher as calculated by PTCAS.
Complete the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better:
- 8 semester credits of Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab
- 8 semester credits of General Chemistry with lab
- 8 semester credits of Physics with lab
- 3 semester credits of Statistics
There is no expiration on prerequisite coursework.
An applicant may have up to two prerequisite courses pending. All the prerequisite courses must be completed before the candidate begins the program.
*If you have below a 2.75 GPA, we will accept a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher from the last 60 credits of post-baccalaureate courses or a cumulative GPA of 2.75 from a master's level program. The graduate program curriculum must include relevant science coursework.
Obtain a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education prior to matriculation. If your degree is still in the progress of being conferred/completed, you must have your degree on an official transcript prior to the start of the program.
Submit three letters of recommendation submitted through PTCAS:
- One letter must be from a licensed health care professional.
- One letter can be from a college faculty member or advisor.
Letters of recommendation should be sent directly by the recommenders on letterhead and must include contact information.
- Hold a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application.
- Must meet the required PT Technical Standards, which includes the physical abilities necessary to perform as a physical therapist.
- Demonstrate academic competence, personal/professional achievements, leadership (through extracurricular, work or community activities), community service, good oral and written communication skills, and personal/lifestyle management.
- Such as coping mechanisms, critical thinking, unique life experiences and time management.
- Have experience or observation in physical therapy.
- Applicants need a minimum of 100 hours of observation in physical therapy practice settings under the supervision of a licensed PT or PT assistant.
- The DPT program does not accept transfer students or transfer credits.
Deadlines
Important deadlines in your application process.
Applicants must have a verified PTCAS application or a direct Touro Nevada application to be considered for admission.
How to Apply
If you meet the minimum program requirements, you are welcome to apply by following these steps.
- Submit the primary application through the Centralized Application System for Physical Therapy (PTCAS). After June 1st, direct applications will be accepted. Please submit the Touro Nevada Application. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $75.
- When prompted, designate Touro University Nevada on your application to ensure your application is received.
- Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (includes undergraduate, and graduate-level coursework). All foreign transcripts must be professionally evaluated by an agency such as World Education Services or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Additional Information
Upon receipt of admissions documents, the PTCAS application and Touro Nevada application are reviewed for adherence to published program requirements and prerequisites. This initial screen is completed in the Office of Admissions. Once the initial review is complete, the candidate’s application is sent to the PT admissions committee for further review. On-campus and virtual interviews will be conducted until further notice.
If you're selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone and/or email to schedule the interview. Interviews will begin in September. You will be given pertinent information about the schedule of events for the interview day.
There are 40 students admitted each year into the PT program.
Next Steps
If you are successfully admitted, you are required to:
- Submit the $500 non-refundable deposit by the required date.
- Submit immunization records prior to matriculation, including health and physical examinations.
- Pass a Level I criminal background check.
- Applicants to the School of Physical Therapy should be aware that any felony convictions may impact the graduate’s eligibility for certification and credentialing.
- Provide proof of health insurance coverage.
Failure to comply with the above requirements by the date stated in your admissions invitation letter will result in revocation of the admission invitation.
PT Common Questions
You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.
Yes, after the PTCAS application deadline, applicants can submit a direct Touro Nevada application. All supporting materials, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and documentation of observation hours, must still be submitted through PTCAS.
Yes, it is. The Touro Nevada Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Learn more about Touro University Nevada's accreditation.
Although each application pool is unique, the average undergraduate cumulative and science GPA of our last entering class were 3.34 and 3.18, respectively.
No, the PT program does not accept transfer students.
No. You may have up to two prerequisite courses in progress and you will be required to successfully complete all prerequisite courses prior to beginning the PT program. An official transcript reflecting the completion of the courses will be required prior to matriculation.
Yes, the DPT Admissions Committee will determine your eligibility based on all application materials submitted; therefore, not all applicants will be invited to interview. Dates for the interviews are:
- September 18 (In-person)
- October 19 (Virtual)
- November 20 (In-person)
- December 4 (Virtual)
- January 29 (Virtual)
- March 5 (In-person)
- April 16 (In-person)
- May 7 (Virtual)
- June 4 (Virtual)
It takes PTCAS approximately 4-6 weeks to verify applications, after which they can be viewed by the Touro Admissions Committee. It will take approximately four weeks for the admissions office to process your application.
Yes, we will accept Pass/Fail grades. If your institution does not provide a transcript key on what letter grade the pass grade is equivalent to, it will be evaluated as a “C” for undergraduate courses/”B” for graduate courses.
- In the event your institution does not include a transcript key, we will accept verification from your instructor (on letterhead and signed or direct email to the program manager) indicating the numerical grade and letter grade equivalency.
- Although not deemed competitive, pass/fail grades are acceptable.
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Disclaimer: Admission requirements are subject to change.
