Concordia University, St. Paul 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, 111 credits. official admissions page
• Application timing: PTCAS opened July 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 entry. official admissions page
• Interview: Applicants may be invited to an admissions-committee interview; most selected candidates hear by January, with limited later interviews possible. official admissions page
• Accreditation context: CSP states the DPT is CAPTE-accredited. official admissions page

Admission requirements

For Fall 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: PTCAS; bachelor's degree; cumulative and prerequisite GPAs at least 3.0 with C or better; GRE within five years (no minimum, ranked by percentile); observation hours submitted with 100+ recommended; two recommendations including one current PT. 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: PTCAS opened July 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 entry. 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. Applicants may be invited to an admissions-committee interview; most selected candidates hear by January, with limited later interviews possible. official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

Applicants may be invited to an admissions-committee interview; most selected candidates hear by January, with limited later interviews possible. 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 Concordia University, St. Paul Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Campus-based entry-level DPT, 111 credits. 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?

PTCAS opened July 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027 entry. official admissions page

Does Concordia St. Paul use an interview?

Applicants may be invited to an admissions-committee interview; most selected candidates hear by January, with limited later interviews possible. 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