Admission Requirements

Admission to the DPT program is competitive, with about five applicants for each space. The following are required for consideration for admission:

•Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and evidence that you will complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university by the time you enter the program, or evidence that you are a University of Indianapolis undergraduate eligible to apply for admission after three years of undergraduate study. (The average GPA of those applicants who are offered admission is usually 3.7.)

•General aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of the Educational Testing Service, CN 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000. Be sure to have your scores sent to the University of Indianapolis, institution code R1321, and R0619 for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy.

•Three UIndy recommendation forms, including one from a physical therapist.

•Completion of the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of at least a C in each course and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (B). Courses taken on a pass-fail basis or any noncourse credit will not count.
Biological sciences:
-Biology: One biology course with lab, 3 - 4 credits.
-Human anatomy: This requirement can be met with a one-year sequence combining human anatomy and physiology (6 - 8 credits), by a single course in human anatomy (3 - 4 credits), or by a vertebrate morphology course if human anatomy is unavailable at your institution.
-Human physiology: this requirement can be met with a one-year sequence combining human anatomy and physiology (6 - 8 credits), by a single course in human physiology (3 - 4 credits), or by an animal physiology course if human physiology is unavailable at your institution.
Chemistry: Standard one-year sequence with labs, 6 - 8 credits.
Physics: Standard one-year sequence with labs, 6 - 8 credits.
Behavioral sciences: Two courses (6 credits) emphasizing human interactions in some way. Acceptable courses are usually in the areas of psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology.
Statistics: One introductory course, 3 to 4 credits, to include central tendency, variability, correlation, and parametric statistics through analysis of variance. This course should be taken through the math or science department.
English composition: one course, 3 credits.

Computer literacy: Applicants must be familiar with the use of computers at home, on the job, or in school.

Applications are available online and must be completed by October 10. Applicants who have completed 90 or more undergraduate hours at the University of Indianapolis receive additional consideration in the admission process.

After the application deadline, top applicants will be invited to an admission interview day. An interview is required to be considered for admission. After interview day, applicants will be notified of the admission decision. Some individuals may be placed on a wait list for admission.

The University reserves the right to verify information for the application file via available media. The University also reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if any information provided is found to be inaccurate or falsified.

The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual identity, age, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of admissions policies.