Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Orientation Dates
DPT Class of 2016 Orientation Dates: July 15th-July 19th.
All incoming DO, DPT and PA students must attend. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 9:30 am. Please click here for more information on White Coat Ceremony.
Books
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.
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.