Applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Any applicant who has completed entry-level physical therapy education regardless of degree or location of the program will NOT be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines:

  • June 15, 2026: The PTCAS 2025-2026 application cycle opens. Applicants must follow guidelines found on the PTCAS website.
  • June 15, 2026: The Graduate School application opens. Applicants must complete BOTH the PTCAS and Graduate School applications to be considered.
  • Applicants who meets the priority acceptance requirements (i.e., completion of prerequisite courses, 3.6 overall, last 60, and Math/Science GPA, and 13 supplemental application score) will be offered admittance.
  • Applicants who meet the GPA and supplemental application score requirements, but have not yet completed all prerequisite courses may be offered conditional admission pending successful prerequisite completion. 
  • October 1, 2026: Wichita State's priority application deadline.
  • After October 1, 2026: Applicants on the waitlist will be contacted as space becomes available.
  • April 1, 2027: Final application deadline
  • June 1, 2027: The DPT Class of 2029 begins the program.

Our current 2026-2027 application cycle ends on April 1, 2027. The 2027-2028 application cycle opens June 15, 2027.

Application review: Fulfillment of the basic application requirements does not guarantee admission into the professional program. Admission to the program and the privileges of the physical therapy student shall not be denied to any person because of race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or Veteran status.

Wait List: Applicants on the wait list will be notified as soon as possible about an open position in the class. If positions do not become available for applicants on the wait list during the given year, they are welcome to reapply, but selection as an applicant on the wait list does not guarantee acceptance in the subsequent years.

PT Application Timeline

Prior to Applying:

  1. If applicants are transferring in non-WSU prerequisite credits, please refer to WSU Transfer Equivalency Table to determine equivalency. The gateway lists how each course transfers to WSU. If a course is not listed or if additional questions are warranted, the applicant can email ptadmissions@wichita.edu. Special considerations must be submitted via email to ptadmissions@wichita.edu, which will be reviewed by the Program Admissions Committee.
  2. Review WSU’s Program Profile on PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service)
  3. Review all pdfs and information on WSU’s DPT Program page.
  4. Review WSU's Graduate School Application Process.
  5. Attend an information session.

To Apply:

  • WSU PTCAS applications open June 15th, 2026! 
  1. Submit a completed application to PTCAS by April 1st, 2027. Application must be submitted and verified by April 1st, 2027.
    • To be considered complete, this application must be submitted and verified by PTCAS by 11:59PM on the above date. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and 3 references with contact information must be submitted (via PTCAS).
    • Applicants are required to submit documentation (via PTCAS) for a minimum of 20 unpaid observation hours.

  2. Apply for graduate school and WSU DPT Supplemental by April 1st, 2027.

    • Pay $110 fee and upload unofficial transcripts for all institutions in the portal.

    • No official transcripts are needed until formally accepted.

    • Use the WSU Graduate School Application Checklist to complete your application.

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