Filing a complaint about the Physical Therapy Program
The faculty and staff of the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy strive to demonstrate a high level of ethical values and professionalism in all its activities. In some cases, a situation may generate a complaint for which no formal grievance process exists. The complaint should be written, signed, include details about the complaint and documented evidence and mailed to:
Program Director, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Brenau University
500 Washington Street SW
Gainesville, GA 30501
Policies regarding mistreatment
Brenau University Department of Physical Therapy is dedicated to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment for all students, and as such, it does not tolerate any intentional or unintentional mistreatment. Brenau University has several policies in place to protect students from mistreatment, The Brenau University Non-Discrimination Policy (Policy BT-100-06), Title VI & Title IX Compliance Policy (Policy SS-GP-200-15), Brenau University Harassment Policy (SS-GP-200-28). If you feel that you have been mistreated, please contact Program Director Dr. Ross (hross@brenau.edu). Mistreatment of students is defined by, but not limited to:
- Public belittling or humiliation
- Discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation
- Psychological abuse
- Threat of, or actual physical harm
- Being required to perform personal services
- Sexual harassment, including being subjected to unwanted sexual advances, or asked to exchange sexual favors for grades or other rewards
- Being subjected to sexist, racist, or ethnically offensive comments
- Receiving lower evaluations or grades for factors other than academic achievement
DPT Scholarships
The Brenau University Department of Physical Therapy proudly offers two scholarship opportunities to support Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. Each year, a limited number of scholarships are awarded to members of the incoming cohort through a competitive selection process.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on a combination of objective academic metrics, overall interview performance, and faculty evaluation. Applicants selected to receive these scholarships will be contacted on an individual basis. Below are the details for each scholarship opportunity:
DPT Award of Excellence Merit Scholarship
This scholarship covers 50% of tuition* and is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
Objective Eligibility Criteria
GPA Requirements
- Overall GPA:
- 3.75 or higher
- Prerequisite GPA:
- 3.5 or higher
GRE Requirements
- Verbal & Quantitative:
- 148 or higher
- Analytical Writing:
- 3.5 or higher
*Recipients are responsible for the remaining tuition, fees, books, and clinical education costs. This scholarship is subject to revocation if the recipient does not maintain the scholarship’s terms.
DPT Award for Brenau University Preferred Acceptance
This scholarship covers 50% of tuition* and is available exclusively to Brenau undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:
Objective Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment Status:
- Graduating Brenau undergraduate student
- Overall and Prerequisite GPA:
- 3.5 or higher
GRE Scores
- Verbal & Quantitative:
- 140 or higher
- Analytical Writing:
- 3.0 or higher
*Recipients are responsible for the remaining tuition, fees, books, and clinical education costs. This scholarship is subject to revocation if the recipient does not maintain the scholarship’s terms.
For more information about these scholarships and the application process, please contact the Department of Physical Therapy.