Prospective Students
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Physical Therapist Centralized
Application Service (PTCAS)
The PTCAS application is only one step in the PT program admissions process. You must meet all PTCAS and program requirements before your application will be reviewed.
Apply early! It can take up to 5 weeks for PTCAS to verify your file, once it is in “complete” status.
- Physical Therapist Assistant Centralized Application Service (PTACAS)
The PTACAS application is only one step in the PTA admissions process. Not all PTA programs participate. If that is the case, then you will apply directly to the program.
Apply early! It can take up to 5 weeks for PTACAS to verify your file, once it is in “complete” status.
Looking for Ways to Finance Your Education?
The APTA Financial Education Program is an online tool designed to increase financial literacy, including in the area of student debt. Explore this free educational platform for more information.
PTCAS & PTACAS Application Fees and Fee Waivers
PTCAS and PTACAS offer fee assistance programs for a limited number of applicants.Each fee waiver covers only the initial application fee, so if you wish to apply to additional programs, you are responsible for the remaining balance. If you received a fee waiver during a previous cycle, you may still apply for another in the next cycle.
Contact customer service at 617-612-2040 before you submit a fee waiver request to determine if waivers are still available.
Minority Scholarship Award for PT and PTA Students
The Minority Scholarship Award recognizes physical therapy students currently in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members who are pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees for their professional character and academic excellence. These annual awards are sponsored by the Minority Scholarship Fund and voluntary contributions.
- Each student physical therapist awardee will receive a certificate and a monetary award of $5,000.
- Each student physical therapist assistant awardee will receive a certificate and a monetary award of $3,000.
Accredited PT and PTA Programs in Maryland by CAPTE
(410) 706-7979
Email: vmarchese@som.umaryland.edu
Program Director: Victoria Marchese PT, PhD
University of Maryland – Eastern Shore
(410) 651-6310
Email: mcrabel@umes.edu
Program Director: Michael Rabel PT, DSc, OCS, CEAS
| Institution & Contact Info | Program Details & Accreditation |
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Allegany College of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE Cumberland, MD 21502-2559 (301) 784-5538 Email: mkentrus@allegany.edu |
Director: Melody Kentrus PT, DPT Accreditation Expires: 12/31/2031 Next Visit: Spring 2031 Degree: Associate in Applied Science |
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Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215-7807 (410) 462-7776 Email: jdyett@bccc.edu |
Director: James Dyett PTA, LMT, MEd, PhD Accreditation Expires: 12/31/2029 Next Visit: Spring 2029 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road Westminster, MD 21157-6944 (888) 221-9748 Email: sreid@carrollcc.edu |
Director: Sharon Reid PT, BS, MBA Accreditation Expires: 12/31/2031 Next Visit: Spring 2031 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Cecil College
One Seahawk Drive North East, MD 21901 Email: DSmith@cecil.edu |
Director: Deanna Smith PT, MPT Accreditation Expires: 12/31/2031 Next Visit: Spring 2031 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Chesapeake Area Consortium (AACC)
101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012-1895 (410) 777-7036 Email: pabrady@aacc.edu |
Director: Patricia Brady PT, DScPT, CSCS Accreditation Expires: 6/30/2035 Next Visit: Fall 2034 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Frederick Community College
7932 Oppossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 846-2503 Email: aiams@frederick.edu |
Director: Amelia Iams PT, DPT Accreditation Expires: 6/30/2029 Next Visit: Fall 2028 Degree: AAS |
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Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 (443) 518-4380 Email: lrobertssweeney@howardcc.edu |
Director: Lee Ann Sweeney MS, PTA Accreditation Expires: 6/30/2030 Next Visit: Fall 2029 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Montgomery College (Takoma Park)
7600 Takoma Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912-4141 240-567-5524 Email: anniet.glenn@montgomerycollege.edu |
Director: Anniet Glenn MS, PTA Accreditation Expires: 6/30/2031 Next Visit: Fall 2030 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |
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Wor-Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 (410) 334-6766 Email: wbails@worwic.edu |
Director: William Bails PT, DPT, MS Accreditation Expires: 12/31/2032 Next Visit: Spring 2032 Degree: Associate of Applied Science |