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 GPA 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.

Admission Requirements to the Doctor of Pharmacy program for Early Assurance students:

• Submit PharmCAS application 1 year prior to enrollment in the professional program
• Successful progression in the program.
• Successful completion of the interview process.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Agree to and meet professional technical standards.

Advantages

• Guaranteed assurance to the Doctor of Pharmacy program if Early Assurance Program admission and progression requirements are met.
• Priority scheduling for admissions interview.
• Access to Doctor of Pharmacy faculty, admissions staff, and current pharmacy students.
• Completion of the prerequisite courses in as little as two years.

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.

Students who attend Wingate University and are interested in becoming Physician Assistants (PAs) are eligible for a competitive admissions advantage to the Wingate University Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. Applicants who meet the following criteria at the time of application to our PA program are guaranteed an interview with the program:

• The student has graduated from Wingate University or is anticipated to graduate from Wingate University before June 15th of the matriculation year
• The student has a cumulative GPA, an overall science GPA, and a science prerequisite GPA of 3.2 or higher
• The student has a cumulative GRE score(Verbal + Quantitative) of 300 or greater
• All prerequisites are completed before Jan. 15 of the matriculation year
• The student meets all other admissions criteria and has completed their application through the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) portal
• CASPA application is submitted before Sept. 15 of the year prior to matriculation
• Applicants with CASPA submission later than Sept. 15 may be offered an interview if there are available slots, but this is not guaranteed

The Wingate PA Advantage does not guarantee acceptance into the Wingate PA Program.
Applicants that meet the above criteria are guaranteed an interview, and if successful, may be
offered a seat in the program.

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.

The Department of Nursing encourages high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply to Wingate University by Oct. 1 to be considered for direct admission into the nursing program.

Applicants must meet two of the following qualifications to be considered: 

• High School Weighted GPA 3.8
• High School Unweighted GPA 3.0
• SAT 1100; ACT 23*

*Applicants submitting standardized test scores who meet these minimums will not have to take the TEAS nursing admission test. Applicants who either do not meet the minimum scores or do not submit standardized testing scores to the admissions department will have to meet the TEAS test score requirement of 72.

Pending successful completion of required criteria during the first two years of prerequisite courses, all directly admitted students would have a guaranteed place in the nursing program for their junior year.
 
For students not granted direct admission, students who change their major after enrolling at Wingate University, transfer students, and students who just aren't sure the direct admissions pathway is for them, there is still an opportunity to enter the Nursing program. The following qualifications must be met to apply to the nursing program sophomore year:

• Overall GPA ≥ 3.0
• Science GPA ≥ 2.3*
• A grade of “C” or better in all science courses, ENG 110
• A grade of “B” or better in HETH 105 and HETH 210**
• Minimum TEAS exam score of 72

*This calculation will include grades of required science courses transferred into Wingate.
**A student may only repeat HETH 210 one time. If the student does not make a grade of “B” or better on the second attempt at the course, he/she is not allowed to repeat it and must change their major, as they are no longer eligible to be considered for the program.