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Entry-level Occupational Therapy

The fall 2010 application for admission is available online beginning August 1. The preferred deadline for applications is November 2. The final deadline is February 1.

The School enrolls 40-45 students each year.

Beginning fall 2010, a baccalaureate degree will be required. Prerequisite courses may be completed at any regionally accredited institution and must be completed with a grade of C or better (a C- grade is not acceptable).

To apply, submit the following:

• Online application form
• $60 application fee
• Applicant statement
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be submitted through the online application or you may print the PDF recommendation form to provide to your referees. Online submission of letters of recommendation is preferred.
• An official transcript must be received from each institution the applicant has attended and/or is currently attending. Official transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution(s). All transcripts should be directed to the School's Office of Admission.

Personal interviews are required in the admission process. Qualified applicants will be notified via e-mail if they are selected for an interview. Interview dates are as follows:

• Friday, January 15, 2010
• Friday, February 5, 2010
• Friday, March 19, 2010

Personal interviews for the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) distance cohort will be conducted at the UAA campus.

Fulfillment of basic requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission. Admission is based on academic and personal qualifications considered necessary for successful, competent practice as an occupational therapist. The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program does not require a minimum grade point average for admission, although grade point average is considered in the overall evaluation of the applicant’s suitability for the program. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of the fit between their personal goals and the mission and objectives of the OTD program.

In addition, prior education, work experiences, honors, awards, service to others, and leadership activities serve to provide insight into a candidate’s commitment to lifelong learning and doctoral-level education. It is recommended that prospective students spend time observing occupational therapists at work in their communities. This serves to familiarize the applicant with the general responsibilities of an occupational therapy professional.

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