Advantage Programs

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program invites qualified Exercise Science students to apply for the Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy Early Assurance Program (freshman entry).

Candidates for the freshman-entry program must have: 

• An overall unweighted GPA of at least 3.4; weighted GP of at least 3.6.
• High school science and math grades of 90 or higher.
• A 300-500 word personal statement detailing exposure to physical therapy.
• Passing a personal interview by Wingate DPT faculty.

DPT also offers the Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy Early Acceptance program (sophomore entry) for those who have completed their first two years of undergraduate study and meet program criteria.

Candidates for the sophomore-entry program must have: 

• An overall GPA of 3.5.
• No science or math grades below a B.
• No grade of D or F in any course.
• Favorable recommendation from WU Exercise Science faculty.
• Successful interview with Wingate DPT Faculty.

The School of Pharmacy invites outstanding high school seniors to apply for its Early Assurance Program. Successful candidates can earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in as few as six years: two years of pre-pharmacy in the Cannon College of Arts & Sciences and four years in the School of Pharmacy professional program in Wingate or Hendersonville.

Early Assurance candidates must have: 

• Acceptance to Wingate via the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• High school academic success, including at least two of the three requirements:
  • Unweighted GPA of at least 3.4
  • Weighted GPA of at least 3.6
  • SAT math score of at least 550 or ACT score of at least 22.

Learn more about the Wingate University School of Pharmacy and find out if you qualify for Early Assurance.

The Wingate Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program gives preferential consideration to qualified applicants who earn their baccalaureate degree from Wingate. Students are guaranteed an interview with the OTD program.

A recommended step toward connecting with the program is active participation in Wingate's Pre-Occupational Therapy Professional Club.

Find out more about studying Occupational Therapy at Wingate and what it takes to qualify for the Preferred Admissions Program.

The Harris Department of Physician Assistant Studies gives all Wingate University students and alumni preferential consideration in the admission process. Those that qualify for the PA Advantage distinction must meet the following criteria:

Incoming freshman must have: 

• Minimum SAT score of 1000 or minimum ACT of 22.
• High school GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Transfer students (from regionally accredited institutions) must have: 

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Minimum overall science GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Learn more about the Physician Assistant Program and how you can qualify for and successfully complete the PA Advantage.

Once you’ve enrolled in Wingate’s bachelor’s program, you can apply to 4+1 the semester before starting your senior year (typically spring of junior year). Application deadlines are April 1 and Nov. 1. Admission criteria for early entry into the master’s program:

• Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours by end of junior year.
• GPA of 3.25 or higher on public health major coursework as identified in the Academic Catalog.
• Able to articulate Statement of Intent for enrolling.
• GRE is waived for Wingate University BSPH students

Learn more about the Master in Public Health Program and how you can qualify for and successfully complete the MPH Advantage Program.