Accreditation Agencies

As a condition of admission to the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, all matriculating students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Applicants are responsible for verifying that their degree‑granting institution is accredited by one of the following recognized accrediting agencies:

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
  • Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS)
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)