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Physical Therapy Program
Department of Exercise Science
Arnold School of Public Health
Blatt Building
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208

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Steps required for admissions to the Physical Therapy Program at the University of South Carolina
Step 1 Graduate from an accredited institution with a baccalaureate degree in a major of your choice.
Step 2 Insure that you have completed all of the prerequisites courses required by the program.
Step 3 Take the Graduate Record Exam and have the results sent to the Graduate School of the University of South Carolina.
Step 4 Check to make sure you have met the minimum requirements for admission
Overall GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale)  Combined GRE > 1000 (quantitative and verbal)
Step 5 Complete the Graduate School Application for the Physical Therapy Program. Submit your application fee prior to November 1.
Step 6 Insure that you application is complete. Wait for admissions committee to act on your application
Step 7 If accepted, reserve your seat in the entering class with your seating deposit.
Step 8 Attend orientation in the fall and start classes.

NOTE:  All documents related to admissions (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores should be sent directly to:
                                 Graduate School
                                 901 Sumter Street
                                 University of South Carolina
                                 Columbia, SC 29208
  The GRE code for the University of South Carolina is 5818
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