Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Early Acceptance Pathways

Our pathways to early acceptance into the DPT program allow a unique way for our students at Graceland (Health and Movement Science majors) and students from external partner institutions to receive acceptance into our hybrid accelerated DPT program. This will provide YOU the ability to have a confirmed seat in a future cohort, attend special events with our faculty, connect with our current graduate students, and quickly complete your undergraduate and graduate degree. This will allow you to fast track your career by becoming a licensed clinician sooner, even if you begin a program that starts in August! As a physical therapist, you can begin to provide needed care within your own community.

Preferred Contact Method: Graduation Date: GPA: Desired Cohort:


By submitting this form, I provide my express written consent for the Graceland University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program to contact me via email, text, and/or telephone regarding furthering my education. I understand that contact may be generated using automated technology. Opt-out available at any time. Please view our Privacy policy or Contact Us for more details.

Questions?

contact icon
contact icon 816.209.1332

Explore Our Early Acceptance Pathways

Graceland University has established two pathways into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program for Graceland students and other external partner institutions. The pathways are designed to ensure a direct path to becoming a physical therapy leader for both incoming college freshmen and CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. These paths offer accelerated early acceptance and TRADITIONAL early acceptance options. Each path benefits students within either Graceland University’s Health and Movement Science majors and students from external partner institutions. In partnership with external institutions, there are a designated number of seats saved per DPT cohort. Contact your institution’s program director, coordinator, or advisor for information on the number of seats reserved for your school.

The DPT program at Graceland aims to cultivate movement system experts dedicated to leading and serving communities with justice, compassion, excellence, and a sense of belonging through an advanced and comprehensive doctoral degree.

Decoration Graphic

What is it? For students at Graceland University or Drake University, you will begin the DPT program in January of the senior year of your undergraduate program.*

Benefits:

  • Confirm your seat in a future cohort
  • Attend special events with DPT graduate faculty
  • Connect with current DPT students before starting your DPT education
  • Complete an undergraduate degree & DPT in as few as 5 years
  • Graceland University covers the PTCAS application fee
  • Fast track to DPT Career

Application Process:

  1. Complete your internal application by the due date indicated below.
    • First year college freshman: December 1
    • College sophomore, junior: October 1
  2. Complete the PTCAS application by June 1 of your junior year.
  3. Enter the DPT cohort in January of your senior year.

*To maintain your spot in the Accelerated DPT program, you will complete your undergraduate degree by the end of year one of the DPT program.

 

Admissions Requirements:

  • Incoming Freshmen: 3.7 high school GPA cumulative & unweighted
  • Sophomore, Junior: 3.5 GPA from undergraduate degree
  • DPT admissions requirements: must complete PTCAS application and meet all standard DPT admissions criteria
  • PTCAS fee will be paid by Graceland DPT program via coupon
Find Out More!

What is it? For students at Graceland University or Drake University, you may be accepted into the DPT program prior to the end of your senior year.*

Benefits:

  • Secure your spot in the DPT cohort before your senior year.
  • Attend special events with DPT graduate faculty
  • Connect with current DPT students before starting your DPT education
  • Opportunity to complete undergraduate degree and DPT in six years

Application Process:

  1. Complete your internal application by the due date indicated below.
    • First year college freshman: December 1
    • College sophomore, junior: October 1
  2. Complete the PTCAS application by June 1.
  3. Enter the DPT cohort in January following the end of your senior year.

*To maintain your spot in the Early Acceptance DPT program, you must complete your undergraduate degree by the end of your senior year.

 

Admissions Requirements:

  • Incoming Freshmen: 3.5 high school GPA cumulative and unweighted
  • Sophomore, junior, senior: 3.2 GPA from undergraduate degree
  • DPT admissions requirements: must complete PTCAS application and meet all standard DPT admissions criteria
Find Out More!
Decoration Graphic
header pattern
“ Real Learning
The first DPT cohort is experiencing Graceland's values and commitment to success. Hear from our students about their experiences with the program and how it is preparing them for a careers as Physical Therapy professionals.
Graceland DPT Students
header pattern
Find out if the Graceland DPT Early Acceptance program is right for you!
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.