FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 22 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University has partnered with Shenandoah University to create a streamlined process for granting priority status to five undergraduate students from George Mason's Kinesiology Program for admission into Shenandoah University's doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program.

Eligible students must obtain a bachelor of science degree in kinesiology conferred by George Mason and meet all requirements as specified in the admissions agreement. Matriculation of the first group of George Mason students accepted for admission into the DPT Program under this new process will take place in the fall of ...