DPT Direct Entry

University of Jamestown provides an opportunity for direct entry for incoming freshmen, UJ freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The most common majors for direct entry students are biology, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise science, or nursing; however, other majors will be considered.

DIRECT ENTRY CRITERIA

• Acceptance to the University of Jamestown
• A minimum cumulative GPA of all prerequisites of a 3.00 on 4.00 scale
• An overall minimum cumulative GPA of all coursework of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Fill out the Application for Direct Entry
• Submit Official transcript(s) to one of the addresses below.
  • Office of Admission
    University of Jamestown
    6081 College Lane
    Jamestown, ND 58405
  • Admission@uj.edu
  • Fax: 701-253-4318
• Complete Essential Function Requirements
• Complete a FERPA form
• Complete an interview conducted by a University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy Program admissions representative

The first deadline for completed applications to the Direct Entry program is December 1. Successful applicants will be notified by January 1

The second deadline for completed applications to the Direct Entry program is April 1. Successful applicants will be notified by May 1.

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Jamestown is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: https://capteonline.org.