Eligibilty
Admission to the Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is competitive. In order to be considered an eligible applicant, you must meet the following requirements:

1. Evidence that you will complete a bachelor’s degree in any field other than physical therapy at any 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. University of Indianapolis undergraduates applying for admission after three years of undergraduate work must complete at least 94 semester hours before admission and submit a letter from a faculty advisor or counselor indicating eligibility to receive a bachelor’s degree after completing one year of the physical therapy program.

2. Evidence that you will have completed prerequisite courses by the time you enter the program with a GPA of at least 3.0 and no grade lower than a C.

3. Because every DPT program is different in how content is organized and sequenced, the Krannert School of Physical Therapy does not accept any transfer credit from other DPT programs.  All admitted candidates must complete the DPT curriculum in its’ entirety.

Application Requirements
1. Complete the application on the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) Website.

2. Completion of the general test of the Graduate Record Examination. Be sure that the official score report is sent to PTCAS for the University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy (code 7580).

3.Three recommendations submitted. We require that one recommendation be from a physical therapist, and we prefer that one letter of recommendation be from someone who can speak to your academic performance. It is to the applicant’s advantage to have recommendations from individuals who can address the majority of the areas listed on the recommendation form (i.e., commitment to learning, interpersonal skills, etc.).

4. Nonrefundable application fee of $20 to be mailed to the following address: Krannert School of Physical Therapy, 1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Please make checks payable to the University of Indianapolis.

5. To protect the safety of individuals with whom our students work, PTCAS asks applicants whether they have been convicted of a crime. An answer of “yes” does not necessarily disqualify you but does require additional explanation. A criminal history background check will be performed on admitted students to verify information. Admission to the DPT program requires satisfactory completion of a background check. More specific information on this will be made available to those applicants who are offered admission.

Applicants should be aware that professional licensing agencies and prospective employers frequently require similar criminal history disclosures and background checks, although convictions do not necessarily disqualify someone from licensure or employment. Applicants with criminal convictions should recognize that such convictions may impede eventual licensure or employment and that the University of Indianapolis cannot predict future decisions of licensing agencies or employers.

Application Procedures
1. Please allow ample time to complete the application process. Allow your schools and recommenders adequate time to prepare transcripts and recommendations, and allow extra mailing time.

2. Applications must be completed by October 1. Top applicants are invited to campus for an admission interview in December.

3. Additional requirements for International applicants.

4. Admission interviews are offered to candidates possessing superior academic records and diverse experiences including the investigation of many aspects of physical therapy, as described in their personal statements. Applicants who will complete 94 or more credit hours of undergraduate work at the University of Indianapolis and who fulfill all other eligibility requirements receive additional consideration in the admissions process.

5. Admission Committee Procedures
A. Complete applications are processed in the order received. Because we generally receive many applications in the week prior to the application date, acknowledgement of applications can take several weeks. We encourage applicants to apply in advance of the application deadline.
B. In reviewing applications, the following weights are assigned:  GRE 36%, prerequisite GPA 20%, cumulative GPA 13%, recommendation forms 9%. This is used to determine which candidates will be invited to an admission interview.
C. An interview is offered to top candidates and is worth 22% in the admission decision. The interview is scored on a point system based upon the applicant’s personal and professional demeanor as well as his or her knowledge of the physical therapy profession. Interviewed applicants are either admitted, placed on a waiting list, or denied admission.  This admission decision is based on the admission interview,  prerequisite and overall GPA, GRE scores, and recommendations.
D. Applicants who are on the wait list are contacted if spaces become available.

6. Unsuccessful candidates often wish to know why they were not admitted and what they can do to improve their chances of admission in subsequent years. Unsuccessful applicants may sometimes improve their chances for admission in a subsequent year by improving their prerequisite GPA or by retaking key courses, improving GRE scores, enhancing their understanding of the profession through work or volunteer services in health care settings, and participating in activities that develop leadership and communication skills. Applicants must recognize that following these suggestions does not in any way guarantee admission for future years.

7. Assistance with the application process. We are happy to clarify these instructions and answer additional questions you have about the application procedure. Any questions about the Online application may be directed to: PTCAS, PO Box 9112, Watertown, MA 02471
E-mail: ptcasinfo@ptcas.org
Phone: 617-612-2040

Questions about the DPT program at the University of Indianapolis may be directed to:
Mikka Jackson
E-mail
University of Indianapolis
College of Health Sciences
Krannert School of Physical Therapy
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
USA

Phone: (317) 788-4909 or 1-800-232-8634, ext. 4909
Fax: (317) 788-3542

To view information about all of the programs of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, visit the Web page.