Application Process

PLEASE NOTE: Please be advised that the dates for submitting applications and related documents have been recently updated. In addition, reference letters must be completed using our SDSU DPT Recommendation Form (SEE BELOW). ATTENTION: Orientation and Semester I (Summer 2025) start dates are still to be determined. The application period for Summer 2025 entry opens on October 1, 2024.

1. Submit the Cal State Apply Online Application by December 1, 2024

• An application fee applies.
• A SDSU “Red ID” number will be assigned which allows tracking of application status.
• When you are directed to the Cal State Apply webpage, scroll down to “Select a Term to Apply For” and choose “Fall 2025” (even though our start date is Summer 2025). This will allow you to start your application for the Physical Therapy Program.

2. Submit the Interfolio Supplemental Application by December 8, 2024 8:59 PST

The application will ask that you upload:

• Completed 2024 SDSU Pre-requisite Course Checklist
  • Applicants must download and use the SDSU DPT Pre-requisite Course Checklist 2024-25document from this website. If you have downloaded a previous pre-requisite course checklist EXCEL sheet, you must transfer your information into the 2024-25 SDSU DPT Pre-requisite Course Checklist for your pre-requisite course GPA information to be accepted for review of your application. We have provided an example below on how to appropriately complete the 2024-25 SDSU Pre-requisite Course Checklist.
  • 2024-25 SDSU DPT Pre-requisite Course Checklist Sample(please review before completing Pre-requisite Course Checklist)

  * full prompts and formatting details for these items will be provided within the Interfolio system

  3. Submit Official Test Scores and Official Transcripts to SDSU Graduate Admission by December 15, 2024

  • Have official GRE (and if applicable, TOEFL) test scores sent by ETS directly to SDSU Graduate Admissions (institution code 4682).
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended to SDSU Graduate Admissions (Students who attended SDSU need only submit transcripts for work completed since last attendance):
  • SDSU Graduate Admissions
    5500 Campanile Drive
    San Diego, CA 92182-8225