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Join / Renew Find a PT Pursue Specialist Certification Buy APTA Gear For Students For Early-Career PTs and PTAs For PTAs For Educators By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy . Accept Cookies PTCAS: The physical therapist centralized application service Homepage Physical Therapy Centralized Application Services Physical Therapist Centralized Application Services PTCAS, the physical therapist centralized application service provided by APTA, allows you to apply to multiple physical therapist education programs with one application and set of resources. Still deciding your career path? Learn more about physical therapist careers . Get Started The PTCAS application is only one step in the PT program admissions process. You must meet all PTCAS and program requirements before your application will be reviewed. Apply early! It can take up to 5 weeks for PTCAS to verify your file, once it is in "complete" status. DPT Education Virtual Fair April 24 2024 Connect with physical therapist programs from around the country from the convenience of your own place and schedule! This event is free to prospective students! View list of participating programs and register today . PTCAS Directory of DPT Programs PTCAS Application Preparation Start your PTCAS Application Additional Prospective Student Resources Becoming a Physical Therapist Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. Are you ready Admissions Process for Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Programs PTCAS makes it easy to apply to DPT programs across the country. Here’s what you need to know. Financial Solutions Center From long-term planning to student loan refinancing, we have resources to assist your financial management. Resources for PT and PTA Students APTA offers numerous opportunities to get involved and provides resources to support you now and into your career. Explore APTA Membership Our association supports you throughout your career — serving you, connecting you, and empowering you to thrive. For Physical Therapist Programs Access information and resources for prospective PTCAS programs, as well as for current participating programs. Access PTCAS Resources PTCAS Applicant Deadlines Jan. 18 Academic Update Priority Deadline Date preferred by many programs for application to have completed the academic update process. Feb. 1 PTCAS Changes Document Posted Suggestions made by applicants and programs for PTCAS are shared. Feb. 15 Academic Update Closes Final deadline to submit newly completed coursework and updated transcripts through the academic update process. May 31 Application Close Date for Current Cycle Application submissions no longer being accepted. June 1 Document Receipt Deadline Last day PTCAS will accept documents from applicants (2021-2022 applicants). June 2 Professional Transcript Entry Approval Deadline If you are using a professional transcript entry service, coursework must be approved date. June 3 Resubmission Deadline If your application was sent back, this is the deadline for resubmitting it. June 15 PTCAS Application Submissions Open Time to submit your applications. Applications are submitted beginning August 1, every 1st and 15th of the month or on the following business day should that date fall on a weekend or federal holiday. Aug. 1 Initial Application Submission Date For Each Cycle Application deadlines can be submitted the first and fifteenth of every month, or on the following business day if the date lands on a weekend or federal holiday. Oct. 1 PTCAS Enhancement Suggestions Deadline Your chance to provide PTCAS with feedback on the application process. 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