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DPT Orientation

DPT Orientation Information

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Orientation Dates

DPT Class of 2016 Orientation Dates: July 15th-July 19th.

White Coat Ceremony

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
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. Check out your technology bundle HERE!

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.

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 17th Dec 2012