Temple University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Admissions Guide (Summer 2027)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: Summer 2027 entry official admissions page
• Start: The full-time programme begins in summer 2027 official admissions page
• Format: Full-time, year-round, on-campus entry-level DPT completed in three years official admissions page
• Application timing: PTCAS applications are accepted from June 15 through November 1, 2026. official admissions page
• Interview: Selected applicants complete an in-person group interview, with virtual access available in some cases official admissions page
• Accreditation context: The entry-level DPT is accredited by CAPTE official admissions page

Admission requirements

For Summer 2027 entry, applicants must follow the programme's current application instructions. The published requirements are: bachelor's degree, minimum 3.0 GPA, prerequisites, two references and essays; the GRE is not required and observation is recommended rather than 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: PTCAS applications are accepted from June 15 through November 1, 2026. The programme start information is: The full-time programme begins in summer 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 Summer 2027 entry, complete the published application requirements before the stated deadline. Selected applicants complete an in-person group interview, with virtual access available in some cases official admissions page The current source does not publish a numerical admissions weighting, so do not infer one.

Interview details

Confirmed

Selected applicants complete an in-person group interview, with virtual access available in some cases 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 Temple University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) option may suit applicants who prefer this structure: Full-time, year-round, on-campus entry-level DPT completed in three years. 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?

PTCAS applications are accepted from June 15 through November 1, 2026. official admissions page

Does Temple use an interview?

Selected applicants complete an in-person group interview, with virtual access available in some cases 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
• Official source 2 — verified August 23, 2026