The Master of Physical Therapy Degree  Admissions Information  Application and Admission "Deadlines"* (The UTMB MPT program has "rolling admission" procedures.  In this process there are no firm deadlines. Read below to understand what we meant by a "deadline".) (For applicants applying for class starting in  in Fall of 2004. To be eligible you must be able to show that you will be able to complete your Bachelors' degree and UTMB pre-requisites on or before the end of Summer I semester 2004).

*What is meant by "deadline"? - In a "rolling admission" process there is no firm deadline for receiving applications. The December 3, 2003 "deadline" means that candidate must submit the application on or before that date to ensure "priority" treatment of her/his application acceptance of the application or "priority" acceptance as a student in the next PT class.  Applications may be accepted at any time up to and including July 15, 2004.  However, the class will be chosen first from those qualified applicants submitting a complete application on or before December 1, 2003.  As long as there are slots still open in the class starting August 25, 2004, applications will be accepted.

Is there any advantage to submitting my completed application and documentation before the "deadline"?  There certainly is an advantage.  The sooner we receive your application the sooner we can process it and invite you for an interview. The sooner we interview you the sooner we can let you know whether or not you are accepted. Invitations for interview and acceptance decisions are done on a "first-come-first-served" basis. If your application is rated exactly the same as another applicant, your are both rated as accepted, and you have submitted your application first, you will be selected before the other applicant. 

When are applications available? - Applications are available at all times on line from the UTMB registrar's office. Admission packets are sent out on request starting on or about August 1 each year. 
* The following "deadlines" are for those who wish priority or first admission.   

Day and Date	What is due	Additional Information
ASAP up to Monday,  November 3,  2003.	Completed Application Form All transcripts including all academic up to but not including  Fall 2003.	Any Application (with pre-Fall transcripts and student profile sheet) postmarked on or before November 3 will be given "priority" status. Official transcripts must be sent directly from home university or college to the UTMB  registrar.
ASAP up to Monday  December 1, 2003.	PT Experience Documentation Letters of Recommendation Student Profile Sheet	Failure to receive documentation on or before December 1 will result in classification of the application as "non-priority' status. Supporting documentation postmarked after this date will be set aside.  As soon as the all the documentation is received, the application will be activated on a "non-priority" basis.  Incomplete applications are not considered.
ASAP up to Monday  December 15, 2003	All petitioning for course approval and waivers for "priority" applications must be submitted.	"Priority" applicants petitioning the Committee for course approval must do so by December 15. There will be no exceptions.  Petitions will be accepted after this date, but seeking approval after this date will result in the application receiving "non-priority" status.  For more information regarding the course waiver approval process  see Prerequisites
Wednesday  January 15, 2004 Deadline for receiving Fall 2003 transcripts for "priority" status applicants.	Fall 2003 Transcripts	If a transcript is not submitted, the application will considered as incomplete and classified as "non-priority" status.   Facsimiles of transcripts are acceptable until originals are received. An applicant will not be invited for an interview until originals are received.  Official transcripts must be sent from home university registrar to UTMB registrar.
September 15, 2003 until August 1, 2004 (if necessary)	Interviews (we will try to arrange interviews for qualified applicants at least one month after the application and required documentation are received by the PT department)	If you are a "priority" applicant and think you are eligible and you have not been called regarding an interview one month after submitting your application , contact us immediately.  If you are a "non-priority" applicant,  your application is complete and think you are eligible but have not been called regarding an interview before July 1, 2004  contact us immediately.
Three weeks after the interview.	Letters of acceptance, waiting list status or non-acceptance are sent to selected candidates three weeks after the interview.	If you were interviewed three weeks ago and have not received a letter telling you have been accepted, are on the waiting list, or have not been accepted contact us immediately.
Three weeks following receiving a letter of acceptance or waiting list letter.	Candidates must accept or reject our offer of acceptance or waiting list classification in writing.	Confirmation letters from candidates sent acceptance letters  must be postmarked on or before the 21st day following receipt of the acceptance letter  for the candidates to take a place in the class starting August 2004. Failure to confirm the acceptance letter may result in loss of your slot in the class.
July 1, 2004	Application process closes for class starting August 25, 2003.

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