Official transcripts must be in the admissions office by April 15th and copies of all transcripts should accompany the application for the OTA program. Students may enter the program only in the fall of each year. Every effort will be made for student selection to be completed by the first full week in June of each year. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documents are received in the OT department no later than the April 15th deadline. Occupational Therapy Assistant courses cannot be taken by students other than those who have been admitted to the program.
Interested students can enroll in supporting courses at any time.
Students accepted to the OTA program must complete all OTA coursework with a grade of C or higher, and must maintain a GPA of 2.7 or higher in all OTA curriculum GPA throughout the program. Students must maintain professional behavior, honor the AOTA code of ethics, and abide by departmental and university policy. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.