Opportunities for Current and Future Students

Admissions agreements with Graduate Allied Health Programs

Penn State Kinesiology has established admissions agreements with several programs that offer priority consideration for our students. These programs present our students with the chance to apply and be considered for admittance with a specific set of criteria. Details on each admission agreements are presented below. 

Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Tufts University has an accelerated hybrid model for their Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Campuses are located in Boston, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Seattle. More information about their program can be found here. For specific questions about the program please contact Samantha Rhuda, samantha.rhuda@tufts.edu.

This agreement with Tufts provides 10 seats for Penn State Kinesiology students. Specific admissions criteria can be found here. Students interested in being considered for this program need to notify Dr. Melissa Bopp (mjb73@psu.edu) by September 15th of the admission season. 

Saint Francis University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Saint Francis University’s DPT program is located in Loretto, PA. More information about their program can be found here. For specific questions about the program please contact Traci Wanyo, twanyo@francis.edu.

This agreement with SFU provides 3 seats for Penn State Kinesiology students. Specific admissions criteria can be found here. Students interested in being considered for this program need to notify Dr. Melissa Bopp by July 1st of the admission season.  

Last updated March 2024.