Application Process
Franklin Pierce University has a rolling admissions policy allowing
you to apply at any time. We do encourage you to apply by
June 1st for fall admission.
Graduate Application
Doctor of Physical Therapy
How to apply
STEP 1 »» Application
2 ways to apply:
- Apply Online » Review program prerequisites and application instructions for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Once you have reviewed the prerequisites and instructions, please create an online account to begin the enrollment process. The application process for Franklin Pierce's Doctor of Physical Therapy program is managed by the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). PTCAS charges a $120 application fee for using this service (the University does not receive any portion of this fee).
- Traditional Paper Application » You can download (PDF) a standard paper application or request one be mailed to you. This document includes program prerequisites, application instructions, application form, portfolio requirements and a transcript request form. There is no application fee when using this method.
Mail all paper-based application materials to:
Franklin Pierce University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
5 Chenell Drive
Concord, NH 03301
STEP 2 »» Supplemental Material
- Portfolio » In addition to the DPT application form, the Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce requires each applicant to provide a series supplemental documents. These documents, in combination with your application, comprise your Admissions Portfolio.
» If you are applying online, click here to download (PDF) Admissions Portfolio requirements.
» If you are applying with a paper application, portfolio requirements are included with the application form (see above).
STEP 3 »» Financial Aid
- Financing Your Education » Whether you're interested in student loans, grants, scholarships, alternative forms of credit, or how to pay your tuition online, Financial Aid can point you in the right direction.
Questions
Have questions or need assistance with the application?
Please contact:
Sarah VanderWende, DPT Program Coordinator
p: 603.228.8733
e: vanderwendes@franklinpierce.edu
*Franklin Pierce University, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is seeking accreditation for the expansion program at Goodyear, Arizona by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org). The program will submit an Application for Approval of Substantive Change, which is the formal application required to expand the program to an additional site. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Accreditation status to the expansion site.
