1. Minimum overall and science grade point average of 3.0 (on a four point scale).  Courses with a grade below a “C-” will not transfer but will be included in the grade point average. 
2. Evidence of having completed 100 hours of observation in two different physical therapy settings with a physical therapist.  Forms must be received by December 1st of the year prior to matriculation. A print copy of the observation form can be obtained from PTCAS. 
3. Completion of the required liberal arts prerequisites, program prerequisites and competencies prior to beginning the professional program.
4. Completion of all supplemental application materials for The University of Findlay and the Physical Therapy Program.  

PREREQUISITES
Liberal Arts Prerequisites: Includes course work in Religion or Philosophy, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Social Science, Foreign Language/Culture, English, Wellness and electives.  Please refer to the University Catalog for details.

University of Findlay Competencies: Writing - ENGL 106 Computer Science - CSCI 150 or exam Speech - COMM 110 or 211 or 312 or exam Reading   

Program Prerequisites: *Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours) *Basic Physics (8 hours) *General Chemistry (8 hours) *Kinesiology (3 hours) *Exercise Physiology (3 hours) *Elementary Statistics (3 hours) Psychology (9 hours - including General, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology) Medical Terminology (3 hours) Introduction to Health Professions (1 hour)

*These are the courses used to compute the science gpa.  

Beginning Fall 2009 all students must have completed seven of nine program prerequisite science courses prior to application. 

The Physical Therapist Central Application Service (PTCAS) will provide a copy of the observation hour verification form upon request. However, all applicants must submit their hour verification electronically.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The Department of Physical Therapy at The University of Findlay participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. Applicants must apply online using the PTCAS application. The PT program application deadline is December 1, 2009. To create a PTCAS application account and learn more about the process, please visit the PTCAS web site at http://www.ptcas.org/.

There is a supplemental application packet that must be submitted to The University of Findlay prior to December 1st with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 in check or money order made payable to The University of Findlay. This fee is used to process your supplemental materials.  The supplemental materials and a checklist can be obtained below.

Supplemental Materials (MS Word 2003)	Supplemental Materials (pdf)	Supplemental Materials (MS Word 2007)
Checklist (MS Word 2003)	Checklist (pdf)	Checklist (MS Word 2007)
Applicants must send Official University/College Transcripts to PTCAS and The University of Findlay
Transcripts to The University of Findlay should be sent to: Graduate and Professional Studies, The University of Findlay, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840

DEADLINES
Applications are available between July 15 and November 1.  All applications must be submitted to PTCAS six weeks prior to December 1.  The Admission Committee will not review applications after December 1.  All complete applications will be considered for review.  Applicants will be notified of the admissions decision after March 1.  All decisions of the Admissions Committee are final.  

Admission to The University of Findlay does not guarantee admission to the Physical Therapy Program. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required materials.   

SELECTION OF APPLICANTS
A number of factors are considered during the selection process.  Categories such as grades, program preparation, involvement in outside activities, service activities, an understanding of the profession, recommendations, communication skills and leadership ability are considered.  Students who are currently enrolled at The University of Findlay are given special consideration.   While the application criteria serve as general guidelines, final decisions are based on review of the student's entire record.