Step 1) Fill out the New Student Questionnaire

Step 2) Understand the term "liberal arts" and the UMW Degree Requirements

Step 3) Understand the benefits of a VCCS Associates Degree

Step 4) Understand Transfer credit and AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, and Cambridge Credit

Step 5) Understand Prerequisites & Vertically Building Coursework

Step 6) Consider Pre-Professional Interests

Step 7) Tips and other considerations when planning a schedule

Step 8) Review Your Pre-Matriculation Coursework

Step 9) Choose Possible Courses

Step 10) Fill Out the Course Registration Request Form

Step 11) Video Guides & How to Register

Step 6) Consider pre-professional interests

PHYSICAL THERAPY

University of Mary Washington students interested in Physical Therapy graduate with their 4 year degree from UMW and then apply for admission to Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs (such as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia). While most students planning to enter physical therapy select biology, chemistry, or psychology as a major, students may select any major.

The University of Mary Washington has a pre-physical therapy advisor to guide interested students through the completion of the pre-requisite courses. In addition to meeting with their assigned Academic Advisors, students with an interest in Physical Therapy should meet with the Physical Therapy advisor (Dr. Deborah O'Dell) early in the first semester to discuss the requirements for medical or dental school.

New students interested in entering one of these career fields should complete the following courses during their first semester: CHEM 111, BIOL 121, PSYC 100, ENGL 101, and a Physical Education course or a General Education course.