Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College
Admission and Application Information
Students are admitted to the Pre-Physical Therapy Program of study as freshmen, after completion of high school. Admission to Lebanon Valley College is a prerequisite to competing for a position in the pre-physical therapy class. Students with bachelor's degrees can also be admitted to the Physical Therapy Program depending on space availability prior to the start of the professional phase of the curriculum. Prospective students are encouraged to attend Lebanon Valley College's Day at the Valley, Open House, or related programs before applying for admission, to explore their interests in pursuing a physical therapy education at LVC. Letters of recommendation from physical therapists are welcomed, but not required, as part of the physical therapy admission portfolio.
Students applying as freshmen may apply for an early admission decision, which reserves a place in the appropriate class, by submitting Lebanon Valley College application materials and the required Physical Therapy Program application information (see below) by November 1st for a December 1st decision. Early admission does not obligate the student to commit to enrollment, but rather reserves a place in a class. The remainder of class seats will be determined during regular admission with application to the College and submission of all required Physical Therapy Program application information by February 1st for a March 1st decision.
The application deadline for regular admission and for all applicants with bachelor's degrees is February 1st.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Application Information
The Physical Therapy Program requires the following supplemental application information:
Documentation of Clinical Hours: The program requires that interested students complete a total of 30 hours direct observation of the physical therapy profession in two different settings (at least 15 hours at each site). All 30 hours of documented clinical observation hours must be completed at the time of application. Observation opportunities can be found in such settings as:
Observations or work experience in the following areas will NOT be accepted as physical therapy observation:
Students should use the Documentation of Clinical Hours form to verify completion of observation. Early decision candidates must submit admission materials by November 1st; regular admission candidates by February 1st. The Documentation of Clinical Hours form should be returned to:
Lebanon Valley College
Admission Office
ATTN: Physical Therapy Liaison
101 North College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003-1400
Offers of admission into the Physical Therapy Program are based on academic performance. The Admission Office mails letters of acceptance to the Physical Therapy Program by early March. All students must maintain the program's academic standards throughout the pre-professional phase of study to progress to the professional phase of the program.
Admission Process for Students with Bachelor's Degrees
Interested individuals who have previously completed a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply to Lebanon Valley College and the Physical Therapy Program. Official copies of all college transcripts must be submitted with the application along with the required physical therapy application materials described above. Submission of a form indicating course taken to fulfill prerequisites is also required. All materials must be submitted by February 1. Early decision does not apply to applicants with bachelor's degrees.
To be admitted to the Physical Therapy Program as a student with a bachelor's degree, applicants must also:
- Complete all prerequisite requirements; Submit Prerequisite Verification Form;
- Have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.5 science GPA; and,
- Submit documentation of clinical observation as described in the Doctor of Physical
Therapy Application information section.
Contact Information
If you would like additional information about the Physical Therapy Program, please contact the Admissions Office at (717) 867-6181.