Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Clinic appointment access and fairness
Practise making a fair decision when access is limited. Review whether you identify missing information, weigh both patients' needs, and explain the next step clearly; then record the scenario again with one improvement.
Quick facts
- Entry cycle: Summer 2027 entry official admissions page
- Start: Summer 2027 entry is supported by the annual application/start rule, but the stale cohort banner must be disclosed rather than repeated. official admissions page
- Format: Campus-based, full-time, 30-month entry-level DPT with a cohort of 28. official admissions page
- Application timing: The institutional page says the application cycle opens annually in June/July and typically closes in October for a start the following summer; it does not publish an exact 2026 closing date and still displays a stale 'next cohort starts June 2026' line. official admissions page
- Interview: All qualified applicants are considered for an interview; the programme describes an in-person individual and group interview lasting a full day. official admissions page
- Accreditation context: CUAA states the programme has CAPTE candidacy; candidates should read its current accreditation disclosure. official admissions page
Admission requirements
For Summer 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: PTCAS; bachelor's degree; cumulative and science GPAs at least 3.2; five of seven prerequisites complete at application; three references; personal statement; 20 PT-observation hours and 20 service hours with an underserved or underrepresented population; GRE not required. 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 Summer 2027 entry is: The institutional page says the application cycle opens annually in June/July and typically closes in October for a start the following summer; it does not publish an exact 2026 closing date and still displays a stale 'next cohort starts June 2026' line. The programme start information is: Summer 2027 entry is supported by the annual application/start rule, but the stale cohort banner must be disclosed rather than repeated. 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 Summer 2027 entry, complete the published application requirements before the stated deadline. All qualified applicants are considered for an interview; the programme describes an in-person individual and group interview lasting a full day. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.
Interview details
Confirmed
All qualified applicants are considered for an interview; the programme describes an in-person individual and group interview lasting a full day. 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 Summer 2027 entry.
Who this program may suit
This Concordia University Ann Arbor Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Campus-based, full-time, 30-month entry-level DPT with a cohort of 28. 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 Summer 2027?
The institutional page says the application cycle opens annually in June/July and typically closes in October for a start the following summer; it does not publish an exact 2026 closing date and still displays a stale 'next cohort starts June 2026' line. official admissions page
Does CUAA use an interview?
All qualified applicants are considered for an interview; the programme describes an in-person individual and group interview lasting a full day. official admissions page
Is the GRE required?
The current official requirements say the GRE is not required or is optional for this cycle. official admissions page
Sources
- Official source 1 — verified August 23, 2026
Recommended preparation
Ethical Reasoning Under Pressure: The Four-Box Method
Use the Four-Box Method to organize ethical decisions around medical indications, patient preferences, quality of life, and contextual factors. Work through one foundation resource and three practice scenarios, then explain a defensible decision under time pressure.
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