Application
Please contact the DPT Admissions Coordinator, Maggie Pasnak by email mpasnak@campbell.edu or phone 910-893-1684 with questions, to request a campus tour, or to learn more about upcoming events.
The Campbell University DPT program participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). All applicants must apply online using the PTCAS application.
All prerequisites are listed on the Admission Requirements page.
Prerequisite course work must be completed within the last 10 years.
We recommend one letter from a licensed physical therapist and one letter from an academic professor.
We recommend applying to the program early in the application cycle, as this may improve likelihood of acceptance.
Yes, an application can be submitted before all prerequisites have been completed. Note that all prerequisites must be completed no later than May 31, 2026 for matriculation in June 2026.
Yes. The PTCAS application can be submitted before transcripts are received. PTCAS will release the application once all the materials have been received and transcripts have been verified. The verified PTCAS application is required for an application to be evaluated.
Yes. As long as an application is verified by PTCAS it can be reviewed by admissions to determine if an invitation to interview may be extended.
The DPT program uses a rolling admissions process. This means we interview and accept students throughout the application cycle in an ongoing, continuous basis. Since we are consistently receiving additional applications throughout the cycle, with variation from year to year, there is not an expected timeframe for an admissions decision. Acceptance of applicants depends on numerous factors, including strength of applications and timing of submission. Importantly, as the goal is to admit applicants that are the best fit for Campbell individually and as a class, the pace of admissions decisions evolves throughout the cycle.
GRE
No. To reduce potential barriers and improve access, the GRE is no longer required to apply to Campbell’s DPT program.
Observational Hours
It is recommended that applicants complete a minimum of 50 hours of clinical observation, work, or volunteer experience. Therefore, if you have not yet experienced this recommended amount, you may consider investing time and effort in this area of your application.
The aim of these hours is to provide applicants with a well-rounded, informed view of the physical therapy profession. In addition, these hours ensure applicants are confident that the profession of physical therapy is the right one for them to pursue. Observation hours may assist in your ability to share experiences and perspectives during an interview, if offered.
While participating in these hours is recommended, attaining significantly more than the recommended 50 hours does not necessarily result in a greater chance of acceptance. If you have attained the recommended 50 hours in a single setting, we recommend attempting to gain experience in, or exposure to, additional settings to strengthen your application.
Admission
The Campbell DPT program conducts interviews virtually (i.e., online), so travel to Campbell is not required for applicants to have the opportunity to interview.
Yes. Accepted students will undergo criminal background checks prior to beginning coursework. After matriculation, students will have repeat criminal background checks conducted throughout the program to ensure compliance with clinical practice site policies. Applicants are expected to disclose convictions and pending litigation at time of application and provide updates if any change occurs prior to or after beginning coursework.
Substance abuse screening is required prior to beginning courses and throughout the program. Findings from substance abuse screening testing will be reviewed by the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Experiential Education Committee or Professionalism Committee as appropriate.
Findings on a criminal background check do not automatically prevent an applicant from being admitted to our program or continuing towards program completion. Some criminal background check findings may prevent the student from successfully completing the clinical experience portion of the curriculum which leads to an inability to complete the degree program. The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Experiential Education Committee will review findings on the criminal background check to determine the potential impact on clinical placement. An accepted applicant or student with criminal findings will receive individual counseling regarding the potential impact of their results on clinical placement and program completion.
Yes. The program is open to all applicants meeting the Campbell DPT program admissions requirements. Transfer of credit from another DPT program is not accepted.
Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by May 31, 2026 to matriculate in June 2026.
For the next cohort, classes for the DPT program will begin in June 2026.
Clinical Education
To prepare students for independent autonomous practice in rural communities, the program requires students complete clinical experiences in a variety of practice settings.