Admissions Overview

USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy seeks students who are academically and personally prepared to meet the demands of an intensive, full-time graduate physical therapy program.

DPT@USC offers one start date per year, and applications are reviewed as they are completed. The earlier you submit your application, the earlier your application will be reviewed and considered for our limited number of spots.

Application Deadlines

Early Action DeadlinePriority Submit Deadline 1Priority Submit Deadline 2Final Submit Deadline
October 10, 2025
December 12, 2025
February 6, 2026
March 20, 2026

To learn more about the hybrid pathway, request information and an admissions counselor will contact you.

Request Information — Hybrid Program