Doctor of Physical Therapy (Hybrid)

* Notice of Accreditation Status

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

Harrisburg University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE.  On April 25, 2025, the program submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage.  Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status.  Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved.  Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

Key Dates:

1. CAPTE site visit scheduled for the penultimate term (Summer 2028) of the inaugural cohort.
2. Graduation of the inaugural cohort in December 2028.
3. First licensure examination available to graduates in January 2029.
4. CAPTE accreditation decision expected in Fall 2028.

To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint to CAPTE, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at 703-706-3245 or accreditation@apta.org.