Physical Therapy

Admission to the School of Physical Therapy consists of two phases. First, a student must be admitted to the University of Puget Sound as a regular student (Phase I). Application materials must be submitted prior to December 15. Second, a student must be admitted to the Physical Therapy program (Phase II). Application materials must be submitted prior to January 4.

Physical Therapy Application Checklist:  Phase I

• Complete the Application for Graduate Admission (Phase I) online or download ($40 application fee, credit card or check, unless submitted previously, made out to University of Puget Sound, referencing the student’s name and sent to the Office of Admission) prior to December 15.
• Arrange to have official transcripts sent directly to the University of Puget Sound for each college/university attended.

Physical Therapy Application Checklist:  Phase II

• Complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Candidacy Application (Phase II) online or download ($25 application fee, credit card or check, made out to University of Puget Sound, referencing the student’s name).  Unless otherwise noted, send all materials to the Office of Admission prior to January 5.
• Complete and send the Experience Sheet form.
• Complete and send the Essay Questions form.
• Complete and send the Prerequisite Worksheet form.
• Arrange to have Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores sent directly to the University of Puget Sound from the Educational Testing Service.
• Distribute and arrange to have the following forms submitted:
  
  - Educator Reference
  - Employer Reference
  - Licensed Physical Therapist Reference

International applicants must also submit the Supplemental Application for International Students.

If you have any questions regarding applying to Puget Sound, please e-mail or call the Office of Admission at 253.879.3211 or 800.396.7191. 

For information regarding financial aid, please e-mail or call the Office of Student Financial Services at 800-396-7192. Additional financial aid information can be found by visiting the Financing Your Education Web page.