Health and Human Sciences

Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Application Instructions and Forms

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an entry-level professional program for the student who holds a baccalaureate degree in any field of study. The program provides initial preparation to practice as a physical therapist.

Application/Credential Deadline

Fall            December 1

The Division of Physical Therapy’s admissions process begins August 1st. Applications received between August 1st and December 1st will be considered for admission.

Complete applications received after December 1st will be considered on a space-available basis. Contact the Office of Academic Assistance (404-413-1000 or chhs-oaa@gsu.edu) for information.

You may check the status of your application online by choosing “Admissions Status” at student.gosolar.gsu.edu. Please allow three weeks after submitting your application to check its status. If you are unable to access your application status, please contact the Office of Academic Assistance.
 

THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM

1. APPLY ONLINE
   Submit your application for graduate study through the Embark online application service. In order to create your account and submit your graduate application through Embark, please go to Apply online through Embark.
   
   Your application for graduate study and your $50.00 application fee will be submitted online.
    
2. PRINT APPLICATION BELOW:
   APPLICATION (pdf)
   If you print and mail your application, you must submit a $50.00 application fee, in check or money order (in U.S. Currency), payable to Georgia State University. This fee is nonrefundable.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED

1. Two transcripts from each college and/or university attended, except from Georgia State University. If you have attended Georgia State University in an undergraduate status, all transcripts, except Georgia State’s, must be sent; these transcripts are not available for our use. Transcripts are required regardless of length of stay or if the grades are listed on another school’s transcript. Transcripts must include your most recent grades. If you submit your transcript before fall semester grades are posted, you will need to send a second transcript after those grades are available.
   
   You will collect and submit all unopened transcripts. If needed, Transcript Request  forms can be downloaded.
   
   If you are enrolled in another graduate program at Georgia State University, you may complete a Request for Transfer of Records in your current college's graduate admissions office. If you have attended Georgia State University in an undergraduate status, all transcripts, except Georgia State’s, must be sent; these transcripts are not available for our use.
    
2. Photocopy of your GRE score (see below).
    
3. Foreign Student Financial Statement (for international applicants seeking a student visa). See International Applicants document.
    

The following items are required and must be handled as follows:

1. Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score. The score should be sent directly to Georgia State University from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Scores cannot be more than five years old from the desired semester of entry. We recommend that you take the GRE no later than two months prior to the application deadline. The correct institution code for Georgia State University is 5251. A department code is not used. If you have an official copy of your GRE scores, please send a photocopy with your application. While a photocopy is not acceptable for admission and we must still receive official scores from ETS, a photocopy can help expedite the processing of your application. Visit the GRE website at http://www.gre.org/ or call 1-800-GRE-CALL for information and registration.
   
   
2. Certificate of Immunization. This is required for accepted applicants who have never attended Georgia State University. If admitted, you must submit this form to Georgia State University Health Services prior to registration. The form can be printed from www.gsu.edu/health.
   
   
3. Official TOEFL score (for applicants whose native language is not English). If available, please include a copy of your TOEFL score in your application packet.
   
   
4. International credential evaluation (for applicants who have completed any education outside the U.S.). See International Applicants document.

Mailing Address:

Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995

Overnight Courier- UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc:

Office of Academic Assistance
College of Health and Human Sciences
Georgia State University
140 Decatur Street, Suite 811
Atlanta, GA 30303


If you have questions, please contact us at 404-413-1000 or chhs-oaa@gsu.edu.

Please visit Frequently Asked Questions for answers to your questions about the graduate application to the College of Health and Human Sciences.