Occupational Therapy

Selection criteria

The committee considers several criteria when reviewing applications for admission.

GPA (cumulative and prerequisite)
- Academic success is prioritized
  - Minimum cumulative GPA for admission is 3.0
  - High GPAs are considered reflective of strong applications
  - Particular emphasis is placed on prerequisite & science coursework
    - Academic performance in these area is examined in addition to cumulative GPA
Personal Characteristics
- An evaluation of these characteristics will be made using application items including:
  - Narrative responses
  - References
  - Interview
- When preparing applications items applicants should emphasize:
  - Knowledge and Creativity
    - Demonstrate a broad understanding of occupational therapy and curiosity about the field
    - Valuable skills: intelligence and creativity
  - Communication Skills
    - Writing is clear, organized, and logical
    - Valuable skills: precision and interesting style
  - Teamwork
    - Demonstrate an ability to work well in group settings with a friendly and supportive approach
    - Valuable skill: ability to provide constructive feedback to team members
  - Resilience
    - Demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to perform in stressful conditions
    - Valuable skills: overcome challenges and accept feedback
  - Planning and Organization
    - Organize work and time effectively, meet deadlines
    - Valuable skills: sets realistic goals and make a plan to accomplish goals
  - Ethics and Integrity
    - Demonstrate the ability to be trustworthy and maintain high ethical standards
    - Valuable skills: sincerity & honesty
Related Experiences
- i.e., volunteer or work experience with diverse populations, leadership roles, etc.
Achievements
- i.e., awards, collegiate extracurricular activities, honors, scholarships, study abroad, etc.