What major should I select to be eligible for the Physical Therapy EAP?
An applicant may choose any major so as long as the prerequisite coursework as been completed. Many students choose majors that allow prerequisite courses to count toward their degree requirements such as biology, exercise physiology or psychology.
Do I have to be an Ohio resident to be eligible for the Physical Therapy EAP?
No, any high school senior may apply to the Physical Therapy EAP.
What happens to my eligibility if I graduate earlier or later and I am unable to start the program in the year that I declared on my application?
In order to maintain eligibility, an applicant must graduate within a timeframe that allows them to matriculate into the program in the year declared on their application. Due to the limited number of spots available for the Physical Therapy EAP per class, switching matriculation years is generally not permitted. However, if an accepted EAP student finds they will be graduating earlier or later than their declared matriculate year, it may be possible to adjust their matriculation year depending upon spot availability in the specified cohort. This is not guaranteed. If the requested matriculation year is already full, accepted EAP students may apply to the Physical Therapy Program through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and will be considered as part of the general applicant pool. (adopted 9/5/2024)
Am I able to change majors and maintain eligibility for the Physical Therapy EAP once accepted?
Yes, but please note that a change of major may delay graduation. Year of matriculation cannot be changed once selected.
How many students will be accepted each year?
No greater than 16 students will be accepted to the Physical Therapy EAP per year.
How long will I remain on the waitlist?
Applicants on the waitlist will be notified of their wait list status in March of their application year. The waitlist will remain active until the start of the fall term. If a seat becomes vacant, the first student on the waitlist will be offered a spot in the program for their matriculation year.
I will graduate from high school with college credit. How does this impact the year I choose for matriculation?
Unless prerequisite courses have been completed before enrolling at Ohio University, students generally need four years to complete all prerequisites coursework. The year of matriculation is often four years from the beginning of full-time college student status.
Am I allowed to know where I am on the waitlist?
Applicants on the waitlist may contact the physical therapy program to inquire about the status of the waitlist at any time.
I was not accepted into the Physical Therapy EAP. What are my options now?
We encourage applicants to apply to the physical therapy program through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) so that they may be considered in the general applicant pool.
Do I have to apply to the DPT program if I have been accepted in the Physical Therapy EAP?
If an accepted applicant plans to attend Ohio University for physical therapy school, they will need to apply to Ohio University’s Physical Therapy Program however will not be required to do it through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).
Can I participate in multiple early assurance programs at OHIO?
Students may apply to multiple early assurance programs, but students who join the Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program are not permitted to participate in another early assurance program.