DEADLINES

You must arrange for PTCAS to receive your application and all required materials by the earliest deadline date established by your designated PT programs. The PTCAS program deadline is NOT the date by which your verified application must arrive at your designated programs. Many PT programs have multiple deadline dates or operate on a rolling admissions basis. The PTCAS deadline on the application reflects the last deadline date offered by each PT program.

See also Deadlines Sorted by Program and Deadlines Sorted by Date

Deadline Enforcement

Each PTCAS program has selected a firm or soft deadline date.

• "FIRM” DEADLINE - If the PT program selects a firm application deadline, you can NOT apply to the program after the deadline has passed.   Arrange for all materials to arrive by the deadline.

• “SOFT” DEADLINE - If the PT program selects a soft application deadline, then you can still apply to the program after the deadline has passed. The program may give less or no consideration to applicants who apply after a soft deadline. Programs may move from a soft to a firm deadline at any point during the cycle. Visit the PTCAS Directory to determine whether a program operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Late Materials

A PT program may deny your application if your materials arrive late. PTCAS does NOT enforce deadlines and will forward your verified application to your designated PT programs even if your materials (transcript, references, PT hours signature form, or fee) arrive after the deadline. PTCAS does not issue refunds for withdrawn applications or missed deadlines. PTCAS is not responsible for any materials lost in the mail or for delays caused by the registrar's office. Express or certified mail does not guarantee expedient processing, nor does sending transcripts express or certified guarantee receipt by PTCAS.

Deadline Extensions

PTCAS does not accept deadline extension requests from applicants. Contact your designated PT program directly to request a deadline extension. If the PT program has a “firm” deadline, the PT program must notify PTCAS directly if it agrees to grant you a deadline extension. You have 48-hours to complete and submit your PTCAS application once the deadline extension is granted. PT programs are not obligated to grant deadline extensions or give consideration to applicants who submit application materials after the deadline.

Changing Your PT Program Designations after You E-Submit

Withdrawing Your Application - If you wish to withdraw your application from consideration from one or more PT programs, contact the institution directly.

Substituting or Deleting PT program Choices - PTCAS will not accept requests to substitute or delete PT program choices or refund application fees. If after delivering your PTCAS application, you wish to rescind your application to a particular physical therapist program, contact the institution directly to remove your application from consideration.

Adding a PT Program after Submission - You may apply to additional physical therapist programs after you e-submit your PTCAS application. To apply to additional programs, log onto your PTCAS application, designate additional programs, and pay the appropriate fee. Do NOT create a new PTCAS application to add new designations.

Supplemental Deadlines

In addition to the PTCAS application, PT programs may require you to send a supplemental application, fee, and other materials directly to the institution. The supplemental application deadline may be the same as the PTCAS deadline or a later date. Review the PTCAS Directory or contact the institution directly to obtain supplemental instructions or application.

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