CHS Physical Therapy

Admissions

APPLICATION TO THE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

To be considered for admission to the Professional Program in Physical Therapy, you must complete the application procedure for the PT Division's Professional Program. Once you are accepted to the PT Professional Program, you must complete ALL the pre-professional (prerequisite) courses BEFORE starting the professional courses. The University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Program has chosen to participate in the new Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) to facilitate the admissions process. Applicants to the program can begin their PTCAS application on August 1, 2008. The PT program application deadline is December 1, 2008. To learn more about the PTCAS application process, please visit the PTCAS website at www.ptcas.org in June. In order to apply to the UK Physical Therapy Program, you must access the PTCAS and also download the Supplemental Application unique to the UK program. You should only apply to the Professional Program in Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky through the PTCAS process and the UK PT Program sites. Do not apply to the University of Kentucky Admissions Office or the Graduate School

Application Instructions

Application

University Studies Program Form

In Progress Form

Pre-requisite Form

Kentucky Scholars Form

Advising

Lexington Campus
Information regarding the Physical Therapy program may be obtained in one of the following ways:

Physical Therapy Orientations: These sessions are open to anyone interested in the PT program and who wants more specific information regarding the admissions process, required courses, required activities, etc. Sessions will cover UK general educational requirements, the prerequisites for the professional programs, admissions criteria, and procedures. Students are encouraged to bring copies of their transcripts and University catalogues. Sessions are at 3:00 PM eastern time in CHS Bldg. room 111.

Fall 2008 Advising Dates
September 10
October 13
November 20
December 16

Spring 2009 Advising Dates
January 16
April 20

Appointments: Office appointments are intended for individuals who have already attended an orientation session and who have specific questions. Individuals unable to attend an orientation may make an appointment. (CHS Bldg. room 111). Email Marilyn Underwood or Peter Berres to set an appointment.

Hazard Campus
Advising dates offered by the Office of Student Affairs at the Center for Rural Health in Hazard, Room B336 (Each session begins at 1:00 PM) Contact Pam Bates at 800 851-7512 ext. 83508 prior to the session you plan to attend to confirm attendance. This is especially important in inclement weather.

Check the website for dates: Center for Rural Health, Hazard Campus

Advising Dates are also offered by individual appointment. Please email Pam Bates for a specific appointment.