NON-LMU Student applicants must apply via PTCAS. LMU student applicants please use "required application forms" below.
Important Upcoming Dates
Incoming Class of 2026 | |
Application materials posted | July 1, 2022 (on PTCAS - see below) |
Application materials due | December 1, 2022 |
In-person and/or Zoom Interviews | Rolling basis as applications are verified by PTCAS** |
Orientation | Friday, May 19, 2023 |
Classes begin | Monday, May 22, 2023 |
** Interview offers will be made on a rolling basis as applications are VERIFIED by PTCAS. Please remember that verification by PTCAS is an additional step after submission of an application. We encourage students to be proactive and submit materials early to ensure ample time for PTCAS verification. Only applications verified by the December 1st date will be reviewed and considered.
Required Application Forms for LMU students ONLY:
- LMU students are not required to use PTCAS. Please submit the application materials found below.
- PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME ON ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Please submit all application materials to [email protected]
- Please contact program administration via email [email protected] with any questions.
For PTCAS Applicants:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Lincoln Memorial University participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service, known as PTCAS. Applicants applying to the LMU physical therapist education program will apply online using the PTCAS application. To learn more about PTCAS, visit www.ptcas.org.
Reservation Fee - Applicants granted acceptance into the DPT program for the incoming class are required to pay a non-refundable $500.00 reservation fee to secure their seat. The reservation fee will be applied to the cost of tuition once the applicant matriculates into the program.
Required Documents to Review*
- Technical Standards and Essential Functions for Physical Therapy Practice
- Criteria for Progression to the Professional Physical Therapy Program
* Thorough review of these documents is expected, but not submitted as part of the full application materials.
For more information on undergraduate programs at LMU click here.
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