Physical Therapy (PPDPT)

An international student is someone who has not been granted or does not have U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency. In order for these students to study in the United States, they must obtain an F-1 visa. International applicants must enroll for at least nine hours per semester, excluding summer semester, and may only enroll in up to three hours of online (distance education) coursework per semester.  International applicants must be accepted as degree-seeking.

Requirements

• Application and Application Fee 
  • Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
  • Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
  • One-time, non-refundable application fee of $40.
  • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
• Official Transcripts indicating a baccalaureate or master's from an accredited entry-level physical therapy (PT) program with at least a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
  
  • International transcripts must have a degree evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES)or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the Admissions office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of NACES or AICE members.
  • Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree earned is equivalent to a degree earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) and include a cumulative grade point average.
  • Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions.
  • Applicants who achieved a physical therapy degree at the graduate level, you do not need to provide a NACES evaluated transcript for coursework or degrees completed at the undergraduate level, however, you are required to submit an unofficial, English translated transcript of your undergraduate coursework.
• Proof of a valid license to practice physical therapy in the country of origin. For example, a document indicating membership in a Physical Therapy Association or a Medical Council in country of origin.
• Proof of at least one year of work experience in physical therapy. For example, a document or letter from your employer indicating work experience as a Physical Therapist in an inpatient or outpatient setting. 
• Three recommendations relative to the applicant's ethics and proficiency in physical therapy practice.  Recommendations may be submitted as part of the online application.
• Immunization Form
  • UNG requires immunizations of all students attending courses on any UNG campus or campus managed facility.
  • Download the UNG certificate of immunization and have it completed by a health care provider.
  • Titer test is available through your physician or local health department and may be submitted to confirm the required immunities.
• Additional International Requirements
  • Financial Affidavit and bank statements
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Visa Documents
• Health Insurance
  • Students accepted in the Post Professional DPT program are required to have health insurance.
  • Visit USG Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for additional information.

A professional physical therapist who has a minimum BSc in physical therapy interested in taking graduate courses in physical therapy to complete deficiencies for the PT board exam, but not interested in pursuing a graduate degree, may apply as a non-degree graduate student. 

International students requiring an F-1 visa to enter or stay in the US must be enrolled in a degree seeking program and are not eligible to apply as non-degree students.

Requirements

• Application and Application Fee 
  • Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
  • Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
  • One-time, non-refundable application fee of $40.
  • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
• Official Transcripts indicating a baccalaureate or master's from an accredited entry-level physical therapy (PT) program with at least a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
  • International transcripts must have a degree evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
  • Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree earned is equivalent to a degree earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) and include a cumulative grade point average.
  • Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions.
  • Applicants who achieved a physical therapy degree at the graduate level, will not need to provide a NACES evaluated transcript for coursework or degrees completed at the undergraduate level.
• Proof of a valid license to practice physical therapy in the country of origin. For example, a document indicating membership in a Physical Therapy Association or a Medical Council in country of origin.

Non-degree students:

• may register for no more than 12 semester hours of graduate credit.
• A non-degree student who earns a grade of C or lower will be subject to a program review to determine the student's eligibility to enroll in coursework for the subsequent semester.
• may apply for readmission after three semesters from the date removed from the program because of a deficient grade by submitting a new application to Graduate Admissions with a letter addressed to the program coordinator requesting readmission.
• are not eligible for federal financial aid.
• must submit a new application to Graduate Admissions and meet all program admission requirements if the student later decides to pursue a post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at UNG.

Post professional Physical Therapy students who have a minimum BSc in physical therapy and are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) as a graduate student in good standing may apply to UNG as a transient student.

• Permission to take courses does not indicate or imply subsequent admission into the program.
• Students must receive pre-approval from the ppDPT department head before enrolling in courses.
• Requests will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Admission is for one semester only.
• Students who wish to return as a transient student for a subsequent semester must reapply through Graduate Admissions.
• Students may be required to submit an official transcript from the home institution in order to verify adequate prerequisite knowledge/skills.

Requirements

• Application and Application Fee 
  • Submit the online application for Graduate Admissions.
  • Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
  • One-time, non-refundable application fee of $40.
  • Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
• Official Transcripts indicating a baccalaureate or master's from an accredited entry-level physical therapy (PT) program with at least a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
  • International transcripts must have a degree evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
  • Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree earned is equivalent to a degree earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) of higher education in the United States and include a cumulative grade point average.
  • Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions.
  • Applicants who achieved a physical therapy degree at the graduate level, will not need to provide a NACES evaluated transcript for coursework or degrees completed at the undergraduate level.
• Transient permission letter
  • Submit a letter of good standing or transient permission form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at his/her home institution.
  • The letter or form should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at UNG.
• Proof of a valid license to practice physical therapy in the country of origin. For example, a document indicating membership in a Physical Therapy Association or a Medical Council in country of origin.