Army-Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admissions Guide (January 2028)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: January 2028 entry official admissions page
• Start: January following the selection and military-entry process official admissions page
• Format: Full-time, entry-level military DPT; applicants must meet academic and military commissioning requirements official admissions page
• Application timing: PTCAS opens July 1 and closes September 15 each year. official admissions page
• Interview: Selected applicants interview between September 15 and November 15; not every applicant is interviewed. official admissions page
• Accreditation context: The official programme FAQ states CAPTE accreditation was reaffirmed through 2028. official admissions page

Admission requirements

For January 2028 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: Bachelor's degree; 11 prerequisites; prerequisite GPA 3.25; GRE combined 300 with quantitative 148 and analytical writing 3.5; 100 PT observation hours; military eligibility. official admissions page Meeting a minimum makes an application eligible for review; the official source does not promise admission from a minimum alone.

Important dates

The published application timing for January 2028 entry is: PTCAS opens July 1 and closes September 15 each year. The programme start information is: January following the selection and military-entry process. official admissions page If the institutional page directs applicants to PTCAS for an exact date, confirm the live PTCAS listing before submission.

How selection works

For January 2028 entry, complete the published application requirements before the stated deadline. Selected applicants interview between September 15 and November 15; not every applicant is interviewed. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

Selected applicants interview between September 15 and November 15; not every applicant is interviewed. official admissions page

Not published

Beyond the details above, the current official source does not publish the exact questions, scoring rubric, or invitation-specific logistics for January 2028 entry.

Who this program may suit

This Army-Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Full-time, entry-level military DPT; applicants must meet academic and military commissioning requirements. The main tradeoffs to test against your plans are the entry timing, attendance or immersion expectations, prerequisite profile, and any observation, testing, military, licensure, or interview commitments in the published requirements. official admissions page

Practice and next step

Record a timed response to the clinic-access fairness scenario. Review whether you identify missing information, consider both patients, and explain a defensible decision. Choose one weakness, make one adjustment, record a second response, and compare the two attempts. Continue with the Four-Box path to organize ethical reasoning under pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the application deadline for January 2028?

PTCAS opens July 1 and closes September 15 each year. official admissions page

Does Army-Baylor use an interview?

Selected applicants interview between September 15 and November 15; not every applicant is interviewed. official admissions page

Is the GRE required?

Yes. The current official requirements include the GRE; review the programme page for its score and timing rules. official admissions page

Sources

• Official source 1 — verified August 23, 2026
• Official source 2 — verified August 23, 2026