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.