School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Admissions

Application Information
  • Students applying to the program must obtain a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution prior to entrance into our program (no later than July 1st of the year of admission)
    • No preference is given to any specific major
  • Prerequisite coursework is required prior to entrance
    • A minimum of 6 of the 9 prerequisite courses must be complete prior to application
    • All prerequisites must be completed prior to entrance (no later than July 1st of the year of admission)
    • Cumulative, prerequisite and science prerequisite GPAs of 3.0 or better based on a 4.0 scale are preferred
      • Grades below a C will not be accepted
      • Grades obtained in repeated courses are averaged into GPA
  • A personal interview with the OT Admissions Committee is required
    • Invitations to interview will be offered to select applicants based on review of the written application materials
      • Interview dates for the entering class of 2010 are Friday, December 4, 2009 for early applicants and Friday, February 12, 2010 for all other applicants
      • To be considered for the early interview day, the following criteria must be met:
        1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
        2. No grade of C in prerequisite courses
        3. 6 of 9 prerequisites completed
        4. Minimum combined GRE score of 950
        5. Minimum GRE analytical writing score of 4.0
        6. Complete application must be received by November 1st
  • Enrollment is limited to 26
    • Selected through a competitive process based on evaluation of the following:
      • Academic preparation and GRE scores
      • Personal statement
      • Work or volunteer experience in occupational therapy or a related area
      • Recommendation letters
      • Personal interview
    • Applicants chosen for admission must complete a background check and receive clearance prior to entrance
    • Occupational Therapy Scholar Program
Occupational Therapy Admission Application Packet

 

Recommendation Form 

 

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to:
Marcia Harnois (Marcia.Harnois@usd.edu), 605-677-5600