On-Campus Immersions

Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Immersion Schedules

The Hybrid DPT program combines online learning with on-campus experiences. Students will travel to our campus in Worcester, MA to complete in-person labs and other academic requirements. In-person attendance is required for all students. No classes will be held one day before immersions to allow for travel.

Immersions occur from Saturday through Wednesday and replace the normal class schedule during those weeks. The following sample immersion schedule is subject to change.

Year 1 – Fall

The program begins with an on-campus orientation, during which students will meet peers and faculty and learn foundational skills required for clinical experiences. Orientation dates are TBD. There will be two academic immersions during the fall semester of the first year of the program. Immersions will occur October 9 – 13, 2027 and November 30 – December 4, 2027.

Time Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
8 – 10 a.m. Movement & Structure Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Movement & Structure Interventions Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation Interventions
12 – 1 p.m. BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
1 – 2 p.m. Examination & Evaluation Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions
2 – 4 p.m. Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab*
*Required and open to all courses

Year 1 – Spring

There will be two immersions during the spring semester of the first year of the program. Spring immersion dates are TBA.

Time Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
8 – 10 a.m. Movement & Structure Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation Examination & Evaluation
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Movement & Structure Interventions Examination & Evaluation Interventions Interventions
12 – 1 p.m. BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
1 – 2 p.m. Examination & Evaluation Interventions Interventions Interventions Interventions
2 – 4 p.m. Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab* Open Lab*
*Required and open to all courses

Travel & Accommodations

There are several options for traveling to campus, which located in downtown Worcester, MA. Campus is accessible by car, bus, or train. The closest airport is Worcester Regional Airport (ORH), which is currently served by JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is 55 miles away and accessible by public transportation. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is 60 miles away.

For more details about the on-campus experiences, please contact your Admission counselor.