1. Minimum overall and science grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate work (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 completion of a baccalaureate degree from a four-year accredited institution prior to beginning in the professional program. 
3. Evidence of having graduated from an accredited physical therapist assistant program (transcripts may serve as evidence).
4. Minimum of one year of work experience as a physical therapist assistant prior to applying.
5. Completion of all application materials for The University of Findlay and the Physical Therapy Program.
6. Five of the seven prerequisite classes must be completed with a grade of “B” or better prior to submitting application.    

PREREQUISITES
All required program prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the professional program.
Program Prerequisites:Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours; required within the last five years) Basic Physics (8 hours) General Chemistry (8 hours) Elementary Statistics (3 hours)

APPLICATION PROCESS
The Department of Physical Therapy at The University of Findlay participates in the new Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. Applicants applying to the entry-level professional physical therapist program for the 2010 entering class will apply online using the PTCAS application. The PT program application deadline is May 1, 2009. To create a PTCAS application account and learn more about the process, please visit the PTCAS web site at www.ptcas.org.

Once your materials are received from PTCAS applicants will be asked to submit 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.  Remember that you are required to have official college and university transcripts to: Office of the Registrar, The University of Findlay, 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Note: Admission to the University of Findlay does not guarantee admission to the Physical Therapy Program.  

SELECTION OF APPLICANTS
A number of factors are considered during the selection process for each physical therapy class.  These include: grades, writing ability, recommendations, employment experience, leadership, community and professional involvement.  Students who are alumni of or currently enrolled in The University of Findlay’s Weekend College are given special consideration in the application process.  

DEADLINES
All applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008.  The Applications Committee will review applications after that date.  Applicants will be notified of their status by July 15, 2008. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required materials.