Registration, Textbooks, IDs & Calendars

1st Year Calendar (Subject to Change):

*  May 26:                                          Memorial Day Holiday

*  June 19                                           Juneteenth Holiday

*  July 4:                                             Independence Day Holiday                        

*  August 8:                                       Last day of Summer 2025 Semester

*  August 25:                                     Fall 2025 Semester Begins

*  September 1:                                Labor Day Holiday

*  September 5:                                DPT Investiture Ceremony        

*  November 11:                               Veterans Day Holiday

*  November 27 - November 28:   Thanksgiving Break

*  December 12:                                Fall 2025 Semester Ends

*  January 12:                                     Spring 2026 Semester Begins

*  January 19:                                     Martin Luther King Jr Holiday

*  March 16 - March 22:                   Spring Break

*  April 30:                                          Spring 2026 Semester Ends

* May 11:                                            Summer 2026 Semester Begins     

* If a success plan is needed for an individual students, it will occur the week after a semester ends.

IMPORTANT:  Please refrain from enrolling in classes until given specific directions from Stephanie, Program Manager.  All program information will be sent to your UC email account.  The email to register for courses will come after the Welcome Session. 

Incoming students will enroll in the following summer courses:

PT 8061C       Gross Anatomy          

PT 8079C       Interventions I: Patient Handling     

PT 8031         Clinical Medicine I      

PT 8071         Professional Roles I: Intro into the Physical Therapy Profession  

PT 8076         Evidence Based Physical Therapy I: Foundations of Research        

Please note that all course requirements and affiliated due dates will be based on the Eastern time zone.

The Bearcat Card is your University of Cincinnati student ID.  

Student IDs are required for access to campus dining halls, libraries, sport facilities, computer laboratories, classrooms and practice labs (after regular business hours) and can also be used to conduct financial transactions on and around campus.  

If you are new to UC, please see UC’s Public Safety Keys & Badges website regarding obtaining a Bearcat Card. If you are unable to obtain your badge prior to the first day of class, you must obtain it by the end of the first week of classes. You must pick-up your Bearcat Card - this is located on west campus Jefferson/West Corry Street 

• Park in the Corry Street parking garage (free parking for 30 minutes or less)
• Address: UC Parking Services 4 Edwards Center, 51 West Corry Blvd - Regular Hours:  Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (hours subject to change).  It is a recommendation to call before you pick up the ID in case the hours have been changed.  Phone: 513-556-4925.

The University of Cincinnati's Office of the Registrar maintains several calendars, including:

• Academic Year
• Registration, Withdrawals, Fees and Funds
• Early Registration
• Final Exams

For a full list of available calendars, visit the registrar's calendars page.

• PT 8031: Clinical Medicine I - Instructor recommends the electronic version of the textbook because of its size.  Required
• PT 8061C: Gross Anatomy - Dr. Liu will be sharing the syllabus with you the week prior to classes.  The Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy has a free e-book version available.  Instructions on how to access will be provided. Two of the five textbooks are required.
• PT 8071: Professional Roles I - Text is optional 
• PT 8076: Evidence Based PT I - Text is optional 
• PT 8079: Interventions I - Required; Ben prefers you to purchase the hard copy of the textbook.  Students are routinely using it as a reference in class.

Required Materials

1. 3x5 Index Cards - 1 package
2. Lock for locker
3. Scrubs or other type of protective covering for Gross Anatomy labs
4. Name pin/badge: We order our name tags through McGill’s Incorporated Uniforms Unlimited.  Be sure to refer to ordering instructions through the DPT Admitted Students link located at the top of this page (first link to the top left).  Orders are advised before April 26th for timely delivery.
5. You will need to purchase a BP cuff and a stethoscope.  These items will be used in class, though not on the first day. The cost of these items varies. It is recommended not to purchase the least expensive equipment, though it also isn't necessary to purchase the top of the line BP Cuff and stethoscope either. More information may be provided in class.  
6. Up-to-date tetanus vaccination (required for Gross Anatomy).We also recommend starting the process for Hepatitis B as soon as possible.  You will need a positive titer. A negative titer requires followup over the course of several weeks.