Early Assurance Entry - BIO - Pre-Physical Therapy Program

The Early Assurance Program is a 3 + 3 model, available to a limited number of graduating high school seniors who can enroll in Walsh University's Biology Pre-PT Early Assurance major or the Exercise Science Pre-PT Early Assurance major. The students in either program will complete 3 years of undergraduate curriculum at Walsh University and finalize their undergraduate degree during their first year of graduate school (as part of the 3 year professional DPT program).The Early Assurance direct freshman entry program is competitive and allows for automatic acceptance into the DPT program upon completion of specified milestones during one’s matriculation as an undergraduate student within the University. The following criteria must be met prior to submitting an application to the early assurance program.

Prior to attending Walsh University:

  • High school GPA of 3.75 or higher
  • Minimum ACT score of 26 or SAT score of 1100 (critical reading and math, not including writing)
  • Successfully complete a standardized interview with faculty members of the Physical Therapy Program

Once at Walsh University:

  • Must be enrolled in the Biology Pre-Physical Therapy major
  • Must complete prerequisites for the program with a 3.5 GPA or higher
  • Must complete a minimum of 3 academic years of undergraduate education at Walsh University
  • Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher during their undergraduate curriculum