Admissions
Admission Submission Deadline Extended to 3/15/2023
Eligibility for Admission
All students are strongly encouraged to attend an information session. Your eligibility for admission will be determined during an information session.
Prerequisites
Required Prerequisite Courses
* The Anatomy and Physiology courses must be taken within 5 years of admission to the professional program. ** Cadaver lab is only required for undergraduate combined BS/MOT students. Students applying as graduate MOT students do not need to take it. |
GPA Requirements
Recommendations Each applicant must submit 2 recommendations.
No recommendations will be accepted from relatives.
Human Service Experience Each applicant must complete 40 hours of human service experience and submit the Human Service Experience Form which describes the applicant's experience and duties. A supervisor who is directly aware of the applicant's duties and duration of experience completes the bottom of the form.
Essay Each applicant must submit a typed essay with his or her application. This 1000- word essay should explain the applicant's reason for pursuing a career in occupational therapy and how the applicant's human service experience has enhanced their interpersonal skills. The essay should provide specific examples that demonstrate the applicant's compassion, sensitivity to others, interpersonal skills and how the human service experience has impacted personal growth.
Interview Eligible applicants will be invited to an interview session with members of the Occupational Therapy Admission Committee. Students whose application does not meet the admission requirements may be invited to meet with the program director to discuss options for strengthening their application.
If there are any questions regarding the application process for the Master of Occupational Therapy program, please feel free to contact the department at (773) 995-2366. Prerequisite Requirements for MOT Students
How to Apply
Undergraduate Combined BS/MOT
Combined BS/MOT Students: Students who are already enrolled as Health Sciences students with a Pre-Occupational therapy major need to apply directly to the Department of Occupational Therapy for admission to the professional phase of the program.
Pre-OT students need to meet with their Pre-OT advisors every semester to make sure they are on track to meet the requirements. Pre-OT students typically apply in Spring of their junior year and enter the combined program in their senior year.
Combined BS/MOT Application |
Application for Admission |
Human Service Form |
Recommendation Form |
Graduate/MOT
MOT Students: You must complete and submit your application online. All official transcripts should be sent to the graduate school.