Yes, the size of each hybrid pathway cohort will not exceed 40 students. 

• It is the applicants’ responsibility to make sure that all documents have been received by PTCAS. Therefore, applicants should occasionally check the status of their application, by accessing the PTCAS student portal. It takes PTCAS about 4-6 weeks to verify an application.
• Once the PT program has received a verified application from PTCAS, an email will be sent to an applicant stating that the application has been received and is under review.
• Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  Applications that have not been verified through PTCAS by the verification deadline (usually early/mid November) will not be considered.
  

Yes, currently interviews  are a required part of the application process for either pathway. A portion of qualified applicants are invited for mandatory interviews, which typically take place in January. Class of 2025 Interviews will be held January 2023 (exact dates and format TBD). Applicants will complete two, one-on-on 20-25-minute interviews with a faculty member and/or clinical partner.

Prior to the interview, the application is thoroughly reviewed by our Admissions Committee. The interviews themselves are blinded, so the interviewer will know nothing about the applicant other than first and last name.  This gives the interviewer the opportunity to evaluate factors such as communication skills, critical thinking, and thoughtful answers without bias from the application.

• Yes, the PTCAS form must be completed by all references and submitted by the individual providing the reference through PTCAS.
• We require two letters of recommendation.
• Please review our reference requirements, and note that we do NOT accept letters from family, friends, or clergy.

• Score of 80 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test, for applicants for whom English is a second language, or a total score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test.
• Provide a World Education Services (WES)  transcript evaluation including the line-by-line course evaluation, cumulative GPA and the U.S. equivalent degree.
  

Yes. In addition to academic metrics, the CU PT Program looks closely at an applicant’s experiences, personal attributes, and characteristics.  We are committed to selecting students who demonstrate dedication to their learning, commitment to the profession, involvement within their community through work or service, leadership potential, effective interpersonal skills and strong self-reflection.

Applicants are asked to indicate their preference for either in-person or virtual learning based on their experience, interest and success. 

The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). GPA is one of several important factors in admissions decisions and it is important to consider that the average cumulative GPA of admitted applicants is above 3.6. PTCAS combines all grades using transcripts from all institutions to calculate GPA’s . 

Applicants with a minimum GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 may still be considered for admission only when there is evidence of a significant positive trend in grades over time (evidenced by a last 60-credit GPA of greater than or equal to 3.5) AND strong grades in courses, such as anatomy, physiology, and upper-division sciences, biomechanics, exercise physiology, etc. 

We understand that a variety of factors may contribute to low academic performance in courses.  We certainly consider your GPA, but we will also consider the rigor of coursework, trend of grades and more. 

You can respond to the following question in the PTCAS application to provide context related to periods of lower academic performance: ‘Does my academic record accurately portray my capabilities?’

It may be useful to use a GPA calculator to calculate your cumulative GPA. It may also be useful to figure out how many courses you would need to take to boost your GPA.

Yes, both pathways will have the same number of weeks and general timing of clinical education experiences.  The Program affiliates with more than 500 clinical sites located throughout Colorado and across the United States.  

Student choice for clinical placements increases as they progress from year 1 to year 3.

The clinical education team ensures that Program requirements for clinical education are met through the placement process for each clinical education experience. 

Students in the hybrid pathway may have the opportunity to complete some of their full-time clinical experiences near the student’s area of residence.

Classes are held in-person or in a virtual classroom depending on the course objectives.

Classes are typically 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with some days starting late and other days ending early. Class time averages ~30 hours a week. 
Lectures are typically 2 hours in length with 10 minutes to transition to the next class session. Labs are anywhere from 2-4 hours in length.

All students will also complete 34 weeks of full-time clinical education and 4 weeks of integrated clinical education during the program within a variety of clinical education settings.

There is no part-time option.

All classes will be held in a virtual classroom. Students will have weekly live class times when they will meet with faculty and their fellow classmates to review material. On their own, students will watch videos, review case studies and read course material.

All students will be required to attend approximately 2 on-campus lab immersions (5 to 10 days in duration) per semester throughout the course of the program.

All students will also complete 34 weeks of full-time clinical education and 4 weeks of integrated clinical education during the program within a variety of clinical education settings.

There is no part-time option.

Est. $845 per credit hour for residents.

Est. $1,460 per credit hour for non-residents.