Below is a list of items you need to complete prior to beginning the DPT program.
1. Complete the next steps for admitted students
Review and complete the items on the Next Steps for Admitted Students webpage*, which contains a checklist and helpful reminders about items such as parking permits, student ID cards, University health forms (which are different from clinical education health requirements, below), finalizing financing, ordering textbooks and more.
*NOTE: DPT students should ignore the information on this page about registering for courses and attending orientation.
2. Review registration and advising information
Review the information on the Registration and Advising webpage in this hub so you understand how registration will be handled for your first session this summer and then what you need to know to register yourself moving forward.
3. Read and agree to policies and procedures
Decker College Doctor of Physical Therapy students must read, understand and agree to adhere to the policies and procedures within the Binghamton University Student Code of Conduct, Binghamton Academic Guide (formerly, the Bulletin), Graduate School Manual, DPT Student Handbook and DPT Clinical Education Student Handbook. More information is presented on the Policies and Procedures webpage in this hub.
4. Complete DPT clinical education health requirements
All students must complete DPT program clinical education health requirements before participating in any clinical education experiences off campus, including integrated clinical experiences and full-time clinical education experiences.
NOTE: The University’s health requirements are separate from the Division of Physical Therapy health requirements. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE BOTH BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY'S REQUIREMENTS AND THE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY'S HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. Any exemption granted by Binghamton University applies only to the University setting; it does not apply to off-campus affiliated activities, such as clinical placements within Department of Health (DOH) regulated agencies. The inability to complete a clinical rotation within a DOH-regulated facility will likely affect a student's ability to progress in and graduate from a physical therapy program.
Due dates for submitting the appropriate documentation to verify health requirements will be provided to students in advance. The first deadline will occur in June. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that newly admitted students review the requirements and gather the required documentation. If a student does not have supporting evidence for a requirement (for example, a CPR card), the student is strongly encouraged to make arrangements to complete the requirement before the due date. For additional details, refer to policy 2.3 "Professional and Health Requirements" in the DPT Clinical Education Handbook and review the information on the Clinical, Health and Uniform Requirements webpage in this hub.