The Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program admits qualified students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability that does not interfere with the performance of professional physical therapy practice as provided by law. Applications and credentials for admission to the physical therapy program must be submitted for processing to the Carroll University Office of Admission. Decisions are made on applications by selection committees in the program, and applicants are notified through the Office of Admission. Students can enter the physical therapy program in one of three ways:

1. Current High School Students: Apply to Carroll Here!
   Admission Information

   Carroll University offers direct admission into the DPT program to qualified freshmen applicants. Students must apply to Carroll for admission into 1 of 3 undergraduate majors with a pre-physical emphasis. If the student qualifies for Direct Admission status and maintains required GPA’s, completes pre-requisite coursework and fills out the Progression Packet in their junior year, s/he will advance into the Professional Phase of the Program beginning the Senior Year.

   Selection decision to earn Direct Admit Status as an incoming college Freshmen is based on evaluation of the following:

   • Carroll University Undergraduate Application Form
   • The Safety and Technical Standards Form
   • ACT composite score of 23 or higher and a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
   • Transcript from an accredited secondary school which shows 6 semesters of coursework. In addition, the following high school courses must be completed by graduation with C's or better:
     • 3 or more years of mathematics
     • 1 or more years of high school biology
     • 1 or more years of high school chemistry
     • 1 or more years of high school history
     • 2 or more years of high school foreign language
       RECOMMENDED: 1 or more years of high school physics

   
   During their freshmen, sophomore and junior years at Carroll, direct admit students earn credits toward undergraduate degrees in existing Carroll majors which have a pre-physical therapy emphasis and participate in activities in the PT program.

   To advance into the professional phase of the program in their Senior Year, direct admit students must satisfy all of the following requirements during their freshmen, sophomore and junior years at Carroll:
   • University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
   • Pre-professional course GPA of 3.0 or higher. These courses include:
     • 4 semesters of biology
     • 2 semesters of chemistry
     • 2 semesters of physics
     • Up to 2 semesters of psychology
   • A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all coursework used to calculate pre-professional GPA.
   • Completion of the following courses prior to beginning of the professional phase of the program in the student’s senior year:
     • Cultural seminar
     • Writing seminar
     • 4 semesters of biology including 1 semester of human anatomy (HSC 402) and 1 semester of human physiology (HSC 403)
     • 2 semesters of chemistry
     • 2 semesters of physics
     • 1 course from each of the General Education areas
     • 1 semester of statistics
     • Majority of required and elective courses in the undergraduate major
   • Evidence that the bachelor’s degree will be awarded at the completion of senior year.
   • Official GRE School Code 1101. Department Code 0619.
   • Participation in clinical observation experience. Clinical Experience Documentation form must be submitted.
   • Submission of 3 letters of recommendation: 1 from a licensed PT, 1 from a College instructor, 1 from a personal contact attesting to the student’s character.
   • Application Essay is required.
   • Submission of Safety and Technical Standards Form
   • Participation in university and community activities.
   • Admission and progression standards are subject to change based on regulatory, licensing and or certification needs.
   • If for any reason the Direct Admit student does not advance into the Professional Phase of the program, career counseling will be provided.

2. Non Direct Admit (Current Carroll Students):
   Admission Information

   During the junior year, students can apply to enter the professional phase of the program, and, upon acceptance would begin the professional phase I the senior year. Applicants completing a bachelor’s degree at Carroll receive a calculated preference in consideration for Phase I admission. Applicants must be free of academic and disciplinary probation for all institutions previously attended.

   To apply for the professional phase of the program, Carroll students must satisfy all of the following requirements during their freshmen, sophomore and junior years at Carroll:

   • Submit a Completed Application with all required forms to Carroll University Admission 100 N. East Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186. Application for admission into the Professional Phase of the program will occur during the Junior year.
   • University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
   • Pre-professional course GPA of 3.0 or higher. These courses include:
     • 4 semesters of biology
       
     • 2 semesters of chemistry
     • 2 semesters of physics
     • Up to 2 semesters of psychology
   • A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all coursework used to calculate pre-professional GPA.
   • Application Essay is required
   • Completion of the following courses prior to beginning of the professional phase of the program in the student’s senior year:
     • First year seminar
     • Writing seminar
     • 4 semesters of biology including 1 semester of human anatomy (HSC 402) and 1 semester of human physiology (HSC 403)
     • 2 semesters of chemistry
     • 2 semesters of physics
     • 1 course from each of the 7 LSP areas
     • 1 semester of statistics
     • Majority of required and elective courses in the undergraduate major
   • Evidence that the bachelor’s degree will be awarded at the completion of senior year.
   • Official GRE School Code 1101. Department Code 0619.
   • Submission of Safety and Technical Standards Form
   • Participation in clinical observation experience. Clinical Experience Documentation form must be submitted.
   • Submission of 3 letters of recommendation: 1 from a licensed PT, 1 from a College instructor, 1 from a personal contact attesting to the student’s character.
   • Participation in university and community activities.
   • Admission and standards are subject to change based on regulatory, licensing and or certification needs.
3. Non Traditional Students – Earned Undergraduate Degree:
   Admission Information
   An individual who has completed an undergraduate or graduate degree can apply for the professional phase of the program. Applications and credentials for admission to the physical therapy program must be submitted for processing to the Carroll University Graduate Admission Office. As decisions are made on applications, applicants are notified through the Graduate Admission Office. Applicants must be eligible to return in good standing to all institutions previously attended.
   
   To apply for the professional phase of the program, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements.
   • Submit a Completed Application with all required forms.
   • University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
   • Pre-professional GPA of 3.0 or higher. Pre-professional GPA is comprised of:
     • 4 semesters of biology
     • 2 semesters of chemistry
     • 2 semesters of physics
     • Up to 2 semesters of psychology
   • Application Pre-requisites include:
     • 4 Semesters of Biology with labs
     • 2 Semesters of Chemistry with labs
     • 2 Semesters of Physics with labs
     • 1 Semester of Statistics
     • 3 Semesters of Humanities
     • 3 Semesters of Social Sciences
     • 1 Semester of English
   • A minimum course grade of “C” is required in all coursework used to calculate pre-professional GPA.
   • Application Essay is required
   • Evidence of completed bachelor’s degree.
   • Official GRE School Code 1101. Department code 0619.
   • Submission of Safety and Technical Standards Form
   • Participation in clinical observation experience. Clinical Experience Documentation form must be submitted.
   • Submission of 3 letters of recommendation: 1 from a licensed PT, 1 from a College instructor, 1 from a personal contact attesting to the student’s character.
   • Participation in university and community activities.
   • Admission and standards are subject to change based on regulatory, licensing and or certification needs.

Apply to the Carroll DPT Program!

Application & Instructions:

Direct Admit - Current-Undergraduate Juniors requesting progression:

• Direct Admit Instructions - Fall 2012 Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
• 2012 Application

Non Direct Admit - Current Carroll Students not directly admitted:

• Instructions - Fall 2012 Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
• 2012 Application

Non Traditional - Non Carroll Student and Earned Undergraduate Degree:

• Instructions - Fall 2012 Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
• 2012 Application
  

Other

• Admission Questions
• Technical Standards
• Clinical Experience Document
• Admission Mailing Address
       Carroll University
       Attention Admission Office
       100 N. East Avenue
       Waukesha, WI 53186
• Application ID - please include on application only if known