Regis University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Alison Campbell
Assistant Director of Admissions
Regis University
Admissions and Student Operations
3333 Regis Blvd
Mail Code G-9
Denver, Colorado 80221
Phone: 303-458-4344
Phone (alternate number): 303-458-4938
Email: dpt@regis.edu
Website: www.regis.edu/dpt

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Final PTCAS Application Deadline	Friday, November 14, 2008
Deadline Type	Soft Deadline
Program has rolling admissions process?	NO

Other deadlines (if any):
Regis University Supplemental Application Deadline: 14-Nov-08

Additional Deadline Information: Interviews for invited candidates will be held on either Thursday, January 29, 2009 or Friday, January 30, 2009. Invited candidates will be assigned to a specific interview date and time. On-campus interview attendance is required for admission consideration.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: www.regis.edu/dpt

Course prerequisite fields will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Human Anatomy	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology courses are accepted as long as full series is completed
Human Physiology	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology courses are accepted as long as full series is completed
General Chemistry	REQ	8	.	YES	General Chemistry I and II with labs
General Physics	REQ	8	.	YES	General Physics I and II with labs
Psychology	REQ	6	.	NO	Abnormal and Developmental psychology are recommended, however any two psychology courses will fulfill requirement
English Composition/Scientific Writing	REQ	3	.	NO	.
Statistics	REQ	3	.	NO	Course must include descriptive and inferential statistics in course content

* “Req” = required course; “Rec” = recommended course; “Crq” = conditionally required course

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

GRE: Required
Last acceptable GRE test date( if applicable): 10/15/2008
Oldest GRE score considered (if applicable): 1-Jan-04

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal	.	480
Verbal Percentile	.	.
Quantitative	.	630
Quantitative Percentile	.	.
Analytical	.	4.5
Analytical Percentile	.	.
Writing	.	.
Writing Percentile	.	.

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements:

References

Total number of references required by program: 3 References

REFERENCE TYPE	Reference Type Is Required, Recommended, Accepted, Conditionally Required, NOT Accepted, or Other
Teaching Assistant	Accepted
Supervisor	Accepted
PTA	Not Accepted
Professor (Science)	Accepted
Professor (Math)	Accepted
Professor (Liberal Arts)	Accepted
Pre-Health Advisor	Accepted
Politician	Not Accepted
Physical Therapist (1)	Required
Physical Therapist (2)	Accepted
Health Care Provider	Accepted
Friend	Not Accepted
Family Member	Not Accepted
Faculty Advisor	Accepted
Employer	Accepted
Co-Worker	Not Accepted
Clergy	N/A
OTHER	N/A

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

Three references are required with application to Regis University's DPT program. One must be from a practicing physical therapist and one from a college-level instructor. The third recommendation should be completed by either a professional or academic reference. Personal letters of recommendation are not accepted.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Login to the PTCAS application and print each customized PT Observation Hours form, if the program requires a physical therapist to verify your hours with a signature. Mail the signed form directly to the PT program, if required. Do not mail to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are recommended, but not required
Total Number of Hours REQUIRED	.
Total Number of Hours RECOMMENDED	.
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours	.
PAID Experience	Not Applicable
VOLUNTEER Experience	Not Applicable
INPATIENT Experience	Not Applicable
OUTPATIENT Experience	Not Applicable
Number of hours in each PT specialty (if specified)	.
Number of hours in each PT setting (if specified)	.

Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement: Regis University does not require a specific number of volunteer/observation hours; however, we expect candidates to have enough experience to serve as evidence of their commitment to the career choice of physical therapy. Applicants should obtain a broad exposure to the various roles and responsibilities of the practicing physical therapist and have a general understanding of the future direction of physical therapy as a profession. A great reference for information about the field of physical therapy is the American Physical Therapy Association.

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Name of GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	.	3.49
Program-specific Prerequisite	.	3.61
Other GPA 1:	.	.
Other GPA 2:	.	.

Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any): All college level courses are considered in calculating cumulative GPA as calculated by PTCAS.

PTCAS Essay Instructions

You can customize your PTCAS essay for each designated PTCAS program. The PT program may require you to respond to specific essay questions. If program instructions below are blank, respond to 3 of the 5 essay questions on the PTCAS application form.

What personal characteristics do you have that make you suitable for the profession of physical therapy?
What is your motivation for pursuing a career in physical therapy?
How has your background and experience prepared you to interact effectively with individuals who are different from you in their social, cultural, or economic perspectives?
What types of patients have you observed with the greatest frequency, and what have you learned from them?
If you were to be accepted to two or more physical therapy education programs, what would help you make the decision regarding which program you should select?
REPEAT APPLICANTS If you have applied to a physical therapy program in the past five years, what have you done to improve upon, or enhance, your application for this current admissions cycle?

PROGRAM’S ESSAY REQUIREMENTS (If program instructions are blank, you must respond to 3 of the 5 essay questions on the PTCAS application form):

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

ITEM	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Supplemental application required?	YES - For all complete PTCAS applicants
Supplemental deadline(s)	14-Nov-08
Link to supplemental application or instructions	www.regis.edu/dpt
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, supplemental fee amount	$40
Briefly describe requirements for supplemental materials (if applicable)	Regis University's Supplemental Application will include the following: highly recommended course record form, criminal background check, drug testing and essential function information.

Criminal Background Check

Are accepted applicants required to complete a criminal background check? YES
Description of criminal background check process (if applicable): All new students must successfully complete a background check and drug testing. Additional information and instructions regarding the background check and drug screen are provided to accepted students. See Regis University Supplemental Application for a list of disqualifying offenses.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

POLICY	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission):	U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	YES
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework:	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS.
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework:	Same as instructions for foreign transcripts above.

Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework: Documentation of financial ability to pay one year's expenses, including tuition, fees, living expenses, etc. and demonstrated adequate coverage for health insurance in the United States are required for students seeking an I-20. An I-20 cannot be issued until after the students has been admitted by the University and the academic program, and provided all necessary documentation. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Regis University.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered:	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class:	8/24/2009
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any):	Regis University offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

PROFILE OF MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

PROFILE INFORMATION	PROGRAM DATA
Size of Most Recent Entering Class	60
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	58
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	28
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable):	.
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	72
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted	.
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted	.

Additional information about the class profile: Program gives additional consideration to applicants who complete the undergraduate Exercise Science minor at Regis University. As a private institution no preference is given based on residency.

Institution's religious affiliation (if any): Jesuit Catholic

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Regis University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers you an outstanding education at a university known for its academic excellence and commitment to service learning. Your leadership, professional, and clinical skills will be our priority. At Regis University, physical therapy is about much more than strengthening weak muscles and improving range of motion. ItÆs about treating the whole person.

The DPT curriculum focuses on an evidenced-based model, taught by our nationally recognized faculty who expose students to the most current clinical techniques available. That means youÆll learn how to diagnose and plan physical therapy interventions that are personalized for each individual. The curriculum explores motor control and movement theory as foundation principles of physical therapy education. Students study movement and its effects on each body system and how it relates to physical therapy management across the lifespan. Extensive study of the foundation sciences is incorporated into the curriculum. Numerous faculty facilitated, small group activities are also included in the curriculum where in-depth clinical problems and issues are explored.

The DPT program is 110 semester hours of full-time study, offered in eight consecutive semesters over three calendar years. A total of 38 weeks of clinical experience is integrated within the curriculum. The School of Physical Therapy is affiliated with over 600 clinical facilities located throughout the U.S. and some abroad. During any one rotation, students are given choices within a subset of these sites. New clinical sites are continually being added for new and varied experiences. During clinical experiences, students have the opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from courses and refine their skills in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes, and communication with diverse populations. Students are expected to participate in one rural experience and one out-of-state experience to facilitate an appreciation for various practice settings.

Graduation requirements include completion of a research project and capstone portfolio. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and are eligible to take the national physical therapy licensure examination. This degree prepares students to be autonomous general practitioners equipped with the necessary tools to practice physical therapy in a dynamic health care setting. 100% of all licensed DPT graduates are employed within six months of graduation, in many cases, looking at multiple offers and often accepting positions prior to graduation.

And all this in a setting that allows you to enjoy the cultural aspects of a big city and the abundant outdoor adventure that Colorado has to offer! Become a leader in physical therapy at Regis University!