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University of Mount Union Doctor of Physical Therapy Application

Please allow 45 minutes, or more, to complete this application. Your progress will not be saved if you close this window before submitting the application. Please ensure all fields are complete before submitting and pay special attention to the following fields:

Letters of Recommendation (3)
Custom Question (Essay)
Amount of exploration in response
Writing aptitude (grammar and flow)
Observation Hours
Social Impact Experiences (Employment, Extracurricular activity, research, volunteer)
Awards/Honors/Scholarships
Overall GPA
Prerequisite GPA
Graduate GPA
Does applicant believe that their GPA reflect their capabilities?

Intent to enroll

Fall 2026

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Former Last Name

Legal Sex

Female

Male

Other

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Preferred Phone Number

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Yes

Email Address

County of Citizenship

Do you consider yourself to be of Hispanic/Latino origin?

Yes

Race

Parent 1 First Name

Parent 1 Last Name

Parent 1 Relationship to Student

Parent 2 First Name

Parent 2 Last Name

Parent 2 Relationship to Student

Military Status

Have you ever been disciplined for student conduct violations (e.g. academic probation, dismissal, suspension, disqualification, etc.) by any college or school?

Yes

Please explain

Have you ever been disciplined for academic performance (e.g. academic probation, dismissal, suspension, disqualification, etc.) by any college or school?

Yes

Please explain

Have you ever had any certification, registration, license, or clinical privileges revoked, suspended or in any way restricted by an institution, state or locality?

Yes

Please explain

EVALUATIONS

Applicants must submit one letter of reference from a Physical Therapist or a healthcare professional within rehabilitation environment (ie: MDA summer camp, Special Olympics, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, ATC, etc.), one letter from a Professor that can speak to the student's graduate level academic readiness, and one additional letter of reference from a community member. Examples for the third letter of reference can be from an employer, co-worker, healthcare professional, physical therapist, coach or college/university professor.  Please ask your recommenders to email your recommendations to admission@mountunion.edu.

Please upload your essay here

OBSERVATIONS

Please list all observation hours in this format:
1. Facility Name - Facility Address - Experience Dates - Experience Type - Role of Person - # of Completed Hours
2. Facility Name - Facility Address - Experience Dates - Experience Type - Role of Person - # of Completed Hours

Please upload any supporting documents.

SOCIAL IMPACT EXPERIENCES

Please list all social Impact Experiences (Employment, Extracurricular activity, research, volunteer) in this format:
1. Activity Type - Activity Dates - Total Activity Hours - Activity Details
2. Activity Type - Activity Dates - Total Activity Hours - Activity Details

AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Please list all achievements and awards in this format:
1. Name - Dates - Organization - Details
2. Name - Dates - Organization - Details

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Please list all licenses and certifications in this format:
1. Title - Organization - Type - State - Issue Dates - Valid Until Date
2. Title - Organization - Type - State - Issue Dates - Valid Until Date

Please upload any supporting documents.

ACADEMIC HISTORY

How many institutions have you completed undergraduate college coursework at?

Have you completed any graduate coursework or a graduate degree?

Yes

Did you complete a graduate degree?

Yes

Name of Institution

Degree or coursework GPA

All transcripts must be official and forwarded to the University of Mount Union directly from the issuing academic institution using one of the following methods:

Electronic Document Delivery
Mount Union only accepts electronic documents that come from legitimate sending institutions and through the following delivery services: Naviance, Parchment Exchange, eScrip-Safe, or studentclearinghouse.org. The Office of Admission will only evaluate electronic documents sent through these recognized services. If prompted for a delivery email address, admission@mountunion.edu should be used in order for Mount Union to retrieve the electronic documents and use them as acceptable credentials.

Mail
Official transcripts may be mailed from the issuing academic institution directly to the University of Mount Union, Office of Admission, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

Institution Name

Start Date

End Date

Degree Name (if expected)

Degree Date (if expected)

Please list all coursework titles, credits, and grades in this format:
Course Title - Course Credit - Course Grade

Institution #2 Name

Start Date

End Date

Degree Name (if expected)

Degree Date (if expected)

Please list all coursework titles, credits, and grades in this format:
Course Title - Course Credit - Course Grade

Institution #3 Name

Start Date

End Date

Degree Name (if expected)

Degree Date (if expected)

Please list all coursework titles, credits, and grades in this format:
Course Title - Course Credit - Course Grade

Institution #4 Name

Start Date

End Date

Degree Name (if expected)

Degree Date (if expected)

Please list all coursework titles, credits, and grades in this format:
Course Title - Course Credit - Course Grade

Please list your bachelor's degree GPA

Please list your prerequisite GPA

Do you believe that your GPAs reflect your capabilities?

Yes

Please share why you feel your GPAs do not reflect your capabilities.

PREREQUISITES

Please list the courses from your transcripts that you will be using to fulfill each prerequisite requirement.

3-4 Hours Anatomy and Physiology (I with lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours Anatomy and Physiology (I with lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours Anatomy and Physiology (II with lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours Anatomy and Physiology (II with lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours General Physics (I lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours General Physics (I lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours General Physics (II lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours General Physics (II lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours General Chemistry (I lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours General Chemistry (I lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours General Chemistry (II lab component) Course Name

3-4 Hours General Chemistry (II lab component) GPA

3-4 Hours General or Specialized Biology Course Name

3-4 Hours General or Specialized Biology GPA

3-4 Hours Statistics Course Name

3-4 Hours Statistics GPA

3-4 Hours Psychology Course Name

3-4 Hours Psychology Course GPA

3-4 Hours Social Science and/or Behavioral Sciences Course Name

3-4 Hours Social Science and/or Behavioral Sciences GPA

3-4 Hours Social Science and/or Behavioral Sciences Course Name

3-4 Hours Social Science and/or Behavioral Sciences GPA

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Please describe the traits or experiences that make you unique and explain how they will hep you be a successful physical therapist.

CUSTOM QUESTIONS

Are you currently located in a European Union country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland?

Yes

If you feel as though your pathway to a physical therapist education program was educationally, personally, or professionally impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, please describe for your programs the impact you experienced. Some impacts you may want to consider include: education, personal, and professional impacts or changes.

Have you graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist assistant (PTA) program?

Yes

Have you previously enrolled in a professional physical therapist (PT) program?

Yes

Have you previously enrolled in a professional physical therapist (PT) program? If yes, you are required to list the institution in the "Academic History" section. List all attempted and completed PT courses and have an official transcript sent to the University of Mount Union. Failure to report this institution and associated coursework may negatively impact your application.

Yes

Have you previously or are you currently applying to a health profession school other than a Doctor of Physical Therapy program?

Yes

Have you ever matriculated in or attended any medical school or health professi8on as a candidate or a professional degree?

Yes

Has your education ever been interrupted or affected adversely for reasons other than deficiencies in conduct or academic performance?

Yes

Has your education ever been interrupted because of military service?

Yes

Have you or a member of your immediate family ever used federal or state assistance programs (e.g. Aid to families with dependent children, food stamps, Medicaid, public housing, etc.)?

Yes

Did you have paid employment prior to age eighteen?

Yes

Are you the first generation in your family to attend college (e.g. neither your mother or father attended college)?

Yes

Have you ever served as the primary car giver to any relative?

Yes

Did you receive or were you eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant at any time?

Yes

In what country did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age eighteen?

If the United States, in what state did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age eighteen?

In what county did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age eighteen?

In what city did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age eighteen?

What is the type of geographic area where you were raised?

Rural

Urban

Suburban

Were you ever homeless for any period of time from birth to age eighteen?

Yes

Do you feel that the area where you grew up was medically undeserved?

Yes

In what manner did you complete your high school education?

Received High School Diploma

Received GED

High School Name

High School City, State, & Zip Code

Year of High School Graduation or GED Received

Did you graduate from a high school from which a low percentage of seniors graduated?

Yes

Did you graduate from a high school from which a low percentage of students went to college?

Yes

Did the high school you attended have many students who were eligible for free or reduced priced lunches?

Yes

Did you participate in an academic enrichment program funded in whole or in part by the Health Careers Opportunity Program?

Yes

Did you participate in a HOSA-Future Health Professionals during high school?

Yes

Were you a member of the National Society for High School Scholars (NSHSS) during high school?

Yes

Do you wish to be considered as a disadvantaged applicant that may consider such factors (economic, environment, educational) as part of the review process?

Yes

How do you describe your gender identity?

Please select your preferred pronouns

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Have you previously applied to the University of Mount Union's DPT program?

Yes

Please describe how you have strengthened your application since the time of your most recent application.

I understand that my chemistry prerequisite requirements includes a general chemistry and a more advanced biochemistry or chemistry requirement.

Yes

APPLICANT SIGNATURE

I certify, as required in the application, that I have read and understand all application instructions and acknowledge that I am responsible for monitoring and ensuring the progress of my application.
I certify that I have read and will abide by all program-specific instructions for my designated physical therapist programs.
I certify that I have read and understand the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Admissions Traffic Rules for Applicants.
I certify that the content of my personal statement is original and composed in its entirety solely by me who no assistance from other individuals beyond providing feedback on my drafts. Further, I certify that I have not used any artificial intelligence (AI) text generators or other online sources for the content of my personal statement.
I understand that withholding information requested on the application or providing inaccurate information may lead to a denial of admission after I have been admitted.
I am aware of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)'s accreditation status at the University of Mount Union.
I understand that if admitted to the University of Mount Union's DPT program, I will be required to complete an FBI and BCI background check prior to the start of my clinical experiences. I acknowledge that a hit on my background may impact my ability to participate in clinical experiences or become licensed.
Please type your full name below and the current date to indicate your understanding and acceptance of these terms.