Admissions - Wingate University

Admissions - Wingate University Admissions Request Information Submit application via PTCAS Deposit admission requirements You’ve worked hard for your dream and are now considering which doctor of physical therapy graduate schools to attend. We know that students always wonder whether or not they are qualified. You don’t have time for guesswork. That’s why we’ve made it easy by outlining our admission requirements. If you're interested in applying to our program, applications for the next cohort (beginning in January 2027) open June 16, 2025. Your application must be verified by PTCAS and available for review by our admissions committee no later than April 1, 2026. The earlier you complete the requirements, the better. All required application materials (transcripts, etc.) must be submitted directly to PTCAS. We operate on a rolling admissions process. PTCAS application Wingate University uses the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for all applications to the physical therapy program. Submit an official degree transcript You must earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution by the time you begin the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. You must submit an official degree transcript for confirmation. International degrees that have been evaluated as a United States equivalent will not be considered for admission. If you’re admitted into the program with your baccalaureate degree pending, you’ll be considered provisionally admitted until your degree is awarded. Prerequisites Each applicant must complete the following 11 prerequisite courses to be considered for the Wingate University DPT program. For applications to be eligible for consideration, applicants must be within two outstanding prerequisites. These must be completed even if they were not part of your baccalaureate degree course of study. No exceptions. All prerequisite coursework should have a grade of “C” or higher; a grade of "B" or higher is preferred. If you’ve attended an institution that awards a quarter or other means of reporting coursework hours, you must have completed what our admissions committee deems to be an approximate equivalent to the semester hours shown for each course. Submit your official GRE score Graduate Review Examination (GRE) scores are not required, however, if submitted, GRE scores within five years of the anticipated date of enrollment will be considered. GRE scores should be submitted directly to PTCAS. The Wingate University physical therapy program code is 0747 Two letters of recommendation A minimum of two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter of recommendation must be from a licensed physical therapist. Fifty hours A minimum of 50 observation hours with a licensed physical therapist is required. Other experiences with physical therapy will also be considered.  Observations may be in any setting, and may be paid or unpaid. Interviews After an initial application review selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, cumulative GPA, prerequisite GPA, letters of recommendation, the PTCAS essay, observation experiences, service/volunteer activities, and leadership endeavors. Early Assurance & Early Acceptance To qualify for the Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program , candidates for the freshman-entry must meet the following criteria: Exercise Science major An overall unweighted GPA of at least 3.4 or weighted GPA of at least 3.6. High school science and math grades of 90 or higher. SAT score of 1150 (can be waived if both weighted/unweighted GPA meet criteria) or ACT equivalent. To continue progression in the Early Assurance Program students will complete the following after the Spring semester of their Sophomore year: Interview with DPT faculty Complete a required essay Provide proof of at least 20 experiential hours under the supervision of a physical therapist If you have completed your first two years of undergraduate study, you can still apply to the Physical Therapy Early Acceptance Program if you meet the criteria below An overall GPA of 3.5. No science and math grades below B. No grade of D or F in any course. Interview with DPT faculty Complete a required essay Provide proof of at least 20 experiential hours under the supervision of a physical therapist Favorable recommendation from Wingate's Exercise Science faculty. Read more about these programs There are currently about 254 accredited DPT programs in the US, but there is only one in which I am proud to call home, Wingate’s DPT program. Our program is comprised of a staff of professors who take the extra step everyday to ensure that they are providing the best possible education to develop us into clinicians that will stand apart from the rest. They utilize their expertise to provide us the foundation and skills that allow us to be the next generation of physical therapists that will revolutionize our profession. More importantly, they care. They care about us as individuals, not just students, and this shows in everything they do. We are family in this program and we strive to do our best to not only take care of one another, but our community as well. I am proud to be a graduate of Wingate University’s DPT program and will always be a part of this family. Steven Brantley, Class of 2022 Course Credits W.U. Equivalent Credits Human Anatomy with lab OR Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I BIO311 Human Physiology with lab OR Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II BIO312 Physics I with lab (may be calculus- or non-calculus-based) Physics II with lab (may be calculus- or non-calculus-based) General Chemistry I with lab General Chemistry II with lab General Biology I with lab Upper-level (300 or above) Biology or Physiology (Exercise Physiology may fulfill this requirement) Human Psychology (may be normal or abnormal) Math Statistics Matriculation Year Total Applications Accepted Matriculated Yield Rate January 2021 436 113 42 37% January 2022 353 89 44 49% January 2023 353 97 41 42% Ready to save your seat? If you’re admitted to the program, we make a personal call to share the good news. Upon request, we will follow up the call with a letter mailed to your preferred address. To confirm that you accept the admissions offer, we require a $1,500 non-refundable deposit. Please note, for acceptance notifications that are made before January 15th of the applicable application cycle, applicants have a deadline date of January 15th to submit the non-refundable seat deposit. Acceptance notifications that are made after  January 15th must submit the non-refundable deposit within 30 days of the initial acceptance notification. For acceptance notifications that are made after April 1, 2021, we require the non-refundable deposit within 10 days of acceptance notification. The expiration date of the offer of admission will be stated in the acceptance notification.  Failure to pay the $1,500 deposit by the expiration date stated in the notification will forfeit your place in the program. There are no waivers or exceptions to any of these requirements. The Wingate University Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers no advanced placement or any other type of transfer credit from any prior enrollment in any health sciences, medical or related program. A qualified applicant previously enrolled in another CAPTE-accredited DPT program can be considered for admission only after consultation with the director of the former program of study. pay deposit join us! If you’re interested in learning more about the Wingate University Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT), we invite you to attend one of our virtual information sessions: Learn more  about our DPT program and the application process Meet the DPT program faculty, staff and current students Ask questions Find out when the next information session is by calling (704) 233-8674 or emailing DPT@wingate.edu DPT Diversity Admissions Statement Wingate University DPT seeks students who are highly qualified academically and have diverse backgrounds and experiences that will enrich our program and the physical therapy profession. It is important for the department and the future of our profession that our student body reflect the diverse and ever-changing needs of society. To help meet the department’s globally-focused mission, it is essential that students are able to learn from each other and from each individual’s unique experiences, characteristics and perspectives. Therefore,to the extent permitted by law, the department intentionally seeks a wide range of student populations that encompass a broad spectrum of characteristics including geographic origins, social and economic backgrounds, age, races and ethnicities, viewpoints, special talents, veteran status and personal achievements. The assessment of personal achievements shall take into account a prospective student's circumstances and obstacles that she or he has been faced with or has overcome. Enrollment in a Wingate University Levine College of Health Sciences program requires current and appropriate legal immigration status with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Current and appropriate legal immigration statuses include United States citizenship, United States lawful permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and other legal immigration statuses that allow participation in lawful study at Wingate University and employment authorization in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate current and appropriate legal immigration status to Wingate University authorities. Many programs require clinical placements at third party health care facilities as a graduation requirement.  Although Wingate University uses its best efforts to place all students in a clinical setting, Wingate University cannot guarantee that the third party health care facility will permit students without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to complete their training at the facility.  Additionally, postgraduate employment in the United States in health sciences occupations normally requires that applicants pass national exams, obtain state licensure, and demonstrate authorization for employment in the United States. Criteria for eligibility for national exams and/or to qualify for state licensure are set by national boards and each state. It is the responsibility of each prospective Levine College of Health Sciences student to consult the requirements of national boards and the licensing authority in each state in which they plan to pursue employment to determine the qualifications for licensure and their eligibility to become licensed. National and state licensure requirements are subject to change. Wingate University Vaccination Policy North Carolina law requires persons attending a college or university, whether public, private or religious, to present a Certificate of Immunization for certain immunizations, including the following: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis Polio Measles Mumps Rubella Hepatitis B (Hep B) Varicella Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable medical or religious reasons.  Medical exemptions can only be requested by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina who has a known relationship with the student.  To claim a religious exemption, the person requesting the exemption must write a statement of their bona fide religious objection to immunization, including the name and date of birth. Students who submit false documentation or knowingly submit false information in pursuit of this exemption are in violation of the Wingate Honor Code and will be subject to discipline. Important Statement and Disclaimer for Health Science Students.  Although Wingate University will consider all bona fide vaccine exemption requests, many healthcare partners and clinical rotation sites nevertheless require the immunizations set forth above, in addition to CDC-recommended immunizations such as influenza and COVID-19.  Therefore, if you seek an immunization exemption request, please be advised that it may affect clinical placement and delay your progression through the program.  Although Wingate will use reasonable efforts to place all students in their desired, and required,  clinical placements, there is an increasing likelihood that clinical sites will not permit unvaccinated students (even with a religious or medical exemption) to participate in the clinical program.  Wingate cannot guarantee that you will successfully progress through the program without all required immunizations. Questions? Natalie Clark (704) 233-8674 DPT@wingate.edu