Augusta University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admissions Guide (Fall 2027)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: Fall 2027 entry official admissions page
• Start: Fall 2027 official admissions page
• Format: Campus-based, entry-level DPT; rolling admission with 42 seats official admissions page
• Application timing: June 16 opening; August 1 recommended submission; September 1 priority; October 15 at noon ET final. official admissions page
• Interview: Required invitation-only interview in the fall; invited applicants also complete CASPer. official admissions page
• Accreditation context: The current university admissions page governs the professional DPT application. official admissions page

Admission requirements

For Fall 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: PTCAS and AU supplemental application; bachelor's degree; minimum 3.0 cumulative, last-40-hour, and prerequisite GPAs; GRE minimums 145 verbal, 144 quantitative, 3.5 analytical; 70 PT experience hours expected; three specified references; medical terminology before enrollment. 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 Fall 2027 entry is: June 16 opening; August 1 recommended submission; September 1 priority; October 15 at noon ET final. The programme start information is: Fall 2027. 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 Fall 2027 entry, complete the published application requirements before the stated deadline. Required invitation-only interview in the fall; invited applicants also complete CASPer. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

Required invitation-only interview in the fall; invited applicants also complete CASPer. 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 Fall 2027 entry.

Who this program may suit

This Augusta University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Campus-based, entry-level DPT; rolling admission with 42 seats. 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 Fall 2027?

June 16 opening; August 1 recommended submission; September 1 priority; October 15 at noon ET final. official admissions page

Does Augusta use an interview?

Required invitation-only interview in the fall; invited applicants also complete CASPer. 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