PUC Signs Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Andrews University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Promising Qualified Students a Seat

Qualified Pacific Union College students may now be guaranteed admission to Andrews University’s (AU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program through the recently signed Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

Effective October 1, this agreement ensures at least two PUC pre-physical therapy students will be accepted into AU’s DPT program annually. To support the partnership with AU, PUC has developed a robust curriculum meeting the admission requirements to the DPT program, including specific biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and psychology classes.

“The agreement gives PUC students a competitive advantage in that they have clear expectations and receive personal guidance and help to meet those expectations,” says Aimee Wyrick, dean of the School of Sciences.

Discussions surrounding the agreement began in 2023.

“As we talked more and I learned about the various allied health programs, it became clear that partnering with their School of Allied Health would be a fabulous collaboration for both institutions,” she explains. “Pre-PT students at PUC with an interest in the Andrews DPT program will be advised by a PUC faculty and connected with the Andrews advising team.”

Interested PUC students must meet specific criteria, including attending prerequisite classes, having a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.6, and participating in a pre-admission interview with AU.

Before the application deadline for each admission cycle, PUC will submit a list of the top ten applicants who are ranked based on their professionalism, communication, and academic ability.

According to the agreement, PUC and AU align in their faith-based educational approach and missions through embodying a transformation experience, in Christ, for their students to create a positive global impact.

“We are excited for PUC students to continue their education in this excellent program and look forward to additional collaborations,” Wyrick says.