WELCOME TO PTCAS

Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is pleased to welcome you to the new Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS), pronounced "P-T-Kas". PTCAS will allow you to use a single Web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple physical therapist (PT) programs.

The PTCAS application will launch on AUGUST 1, 2008 for the 2008-09 admissions cycle.


  • Visit the PTCAS Directory for a list of participating programs.
  • Once the application is open, create your PTCAS account.
  • Login to your application and print your PTCAS Transcript Request Form and other forms, as required.