DPT Orientation

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Orientation Dates

DPT Class of 2015 orientation will be held July 16th-July 20th.

DPT New Student Orientation schedule will be posted here no later than May 2012.

All incoming DO, DPT and PA students must attend. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 21st. Please click here for more information on the 2012 White Coat Ceremony and to submit your white coat size. Deadline to submit your size is Friday, June 15th at noon.

Books

The online bookstore is available at http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/hsc.htm. Specific book bundles will be developed for incoming DPT students. By clicking "Order My Books" and selecting your respective program you can view the required and recommended book bundles.

Note: The online bookstore will not be available until April and the book list will not be available until after May.

Background Checks

As a new DPT student, you are required to complete a criminal background check prior to New Student Orientation. You will receive an email that instructs you on how to complete the background check. Click here to view the email notification. Please do not attempt to complete the background check until you receive the email.

Note: You will not have access to the site to submit your background check until you have been officially accepted into the DPT program.

Laptops

All incoming DPT students will receive a laptop as part of your $2000.00 course fee. Your laptop will be distributed during New Student Orientation.

Medical Equipment

DPT students do not need to purchase medical equipment. It will be provided by the the DPT program.

Pre-Matriculation

Pre-Matriculation workshops are not required but are highly recommended for incoming DPT students.The workshops generally take place during the two weeks prior to New Student Orientation. The website for the Pre-Matriculation courses is http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom/summerworkshops/TCOMSummerWorkshops.cfm. The full schedule, workshop descriptions, pricing and registration information will be available on the website.

Registration

You do not need to register for your classes. DPT students are placed in their classes each semester.

Admissions Office

University of North Texas Health Science Center
School of Health Professions Admissions
1000 Montgomery, Room 554
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 735-2003

Fax: (817) 735-2529
E-Mail: PTAdmissions@unthsc.edu

This page last updated Apr 09, 2012