The articulation agreement between Tufts University and James Madison University is designed for applicants who have completed the pre-requisites and will be obtaining a baccalaureate degree from James Madison University.

Admission Requirements

For admission and entry into the DPT Program through this articulation agreement, candidates must submit an application available through the PT Centralized Application Service by September 1 to allow time for the application service to verify and forward the application to Tufts by October 1. All requirements listed on the PTCAS website for Tufts University (including courses, grades, volunteer hours, references) must be met. The application deadline is published on the program specific page in PTCAS.

Students must:

• Complete the degree requirements for an appropriate major as well as for the pre-physical therapy minor at JMU. The majority of prerequisite courses (80% of the Tufts DPT prerequisite credit hours) should be completed at JMU.
• Remain in good academic standing and good student conduct standing throughout the duration of enrollment at James Madison University and any other educational institution.
• Have an active declaration in the pre-physical therapy minor at JMU at the time of application.
• Meet all admission requirements for the Tufts DPT as published on the PTCAS directory website for the corresponding admission cycle. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA.
  • Completion of a minimum of 40 hours of observation, volunteer, or work experience with a licensed physical therapist.
  • Submission of two letters of recommendation, at least one from a currently practicing licensed physical therapist.
  • Demonstration of a commitment to a career in physical therapy.
  • Successful completion, with a grade of “C” or better, of the prerequisite course work for the Tufts DPT program. At the time of application no more than 5 prerequisite courses should remain outstanding.
• Meet all applicable Tufts University DPT program deadlines pertaining to application for admission, orientation and registration, and payment of tuition and fees.

Admissions Process

Tufts University will grant assured admission each year into the DPT program on each campus for up to a total of ten qualified James Madison University students who successfully complete the admission requirements and prerequisite courses. Selected applicants will be asked to complete and submit a short video-recorded interview based on a holistic review of the applicant’s application.  Successful completion of the interview is required for admissions consideration.

If the number of qualified JMU students exceeds ten, any student not offered admission under this agreement will be considered in relation to other qualified candidates in the general applicant pool.

A representative from the Tufts DPT program will identify the list of qualified applicants and send the list to the JMU Pre-PT advisor who will attempt to clarify for Tufts which students consider Tufts as their primary choice for physical therapy education.

Students accepted to the program will be required to pay a deposit by January 15^th in order to reserve a seat in the class.

Tufts University School of medicine reserves the right to make the final admission decision for up to ten applicants (per campus) based upon its admission requirements.