Early Admission—College of Health Professions
3+3 Early Admission for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
The 3+3 DPT program allows students to complete both their undergraduate degree and their physical therapy doctoral degree in SIX years rather than seven.
SUNY Upstate has established 3+3 programs with several colleges, including:
Students transfer to SUNY Upstate after three years of college. The first year at Upstate counts for both the fourth year of undergraduate and the first year of graduate study. After completing their first year here, students receive a bachelor’s degree from their undergraduate institution. Upon successful completion of two more years of graduate work, students will be awarded a DPT degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
To be guaranteed a place in the DPT program, students must be accepted by both the participating undergraduate college and by SUNY Upstate (download an application  text
Admissions Requirements for the DPT 3+3
Early Admissions Program at SUNY Upstate Medical University
High school seniors who meet the following criteria will be considered for acceptance to the 3+3 DPT program at SUNY Upstate Medical University;
- SAT Minimum score of 1100 (math/critical reading) or ACT of 24
- High School Grade Point Average 90% or higher
- Four Years of Science and Math at the regents or honors level
- Appropriate letter of recommendation from a Physical Therapist (if available)
- Demonstrated desire to become a Physical Therapist
Students accepted under the early admission program will not be required to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). Students must maintain a 3.3 GPA with a 3.0 science GPA during their first three years of their undergraduate college.
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