Admission to the Physical Therapy Program

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Priority grade/supplemental requirements: 3.6 GPA in the last 60 semester credit hours; 3.6 GPA in math/science prerequisite courses; 3.6 overall prerequisite GPA; and a 12 supplemental application score. 
• Minimum grade requirements: 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester credit hours; 3.0 GPA in math/science prerequisite courses; and a 3.0 overall prerequisite GPA.
• Physical therapy clinical observations of 20 hours (or more) in one or more physical therapy settings is required. To fulfill this requirement, the observation hours must be unpaid and conducted with a licensed physical therapist.

All prerequisite courses must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum grade of “C” or higher required  
• Courses may not fulfill more than one prerequisite requirement  
   (Exception: combined Anatomy & Physiology course with lab, 5+ credits)  
• All courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to program start  
• Math and science courses must be completed within the last 6 years  
• All other courses must be completed within the last 10 years  
• If repeated, the highest grade will be used in GPA calculations  

Students in this program are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements. 

Newly admitted students will be required to undergo a background check for the clinical education component of our program. The background check process requires a social security number.

Matriculated students will need to provide an immunization profile prior to participating in curricular and/or clinical experiences required by the program.

We're here to help connect you with the right team based on your situation:

If you are a current WSU undergraduate student OR if you plan on taking courses at WSU, contact the College of Health Professions Student Advising Center for help with:

• Choosing a major that is right for you
• Enrolling in prerequisite courses
• Transcript reviews
• Course equivalency

CHP Advising Center

Phone: 316-978-3304
Email: CHP.advisor@wichita.edu

If you are NOT a current or prospective WSU undergraduate student, contact the Physical Therapy department:

Email: ptadmissions@wichita.edu

Applicants are responsible for reviewing transfer credits through the WSU Transfer Gateway, which shows how courses transfer to WSU.

If a course is not listed or if additional questions are warranted, the applicant can email ptadmissions@wichita.edu.

Requests for exceptions or special circumstances (petitions) must be submitted to the Program Admissions Committee for further review.

If you want to meet us in person, you can 

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