Achieve an overall 3.0 grade point average in prerequisite courses and in prerequisite behavioral and natural science courses. Complete all materials in the application packet for admission into the Occupational Therapy Program. Participate in a personal interview. Partnerships Avila College Students who enter Avila College as freshmen are eligible to apply for a six year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Avila College and a Master of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University. Spring Hill Rockhurst Guarantees three seats each year in its Occupational Therapy Scholars Program and three seats each year in its Physical Therapy Scholars Program to qualified Spring Hill students.
Students spend three years at Spring Hill fulfilling the individual program requirements.
Upon nomination by Spring Hill faculty and acceptance by Rockhurst, students spend the next three years in residence in Kansas City. Students meet the academic requirements for an undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College and graduate degree from Rockhurst University. 1100 Rockhurst Rd.