Admission Requirements

Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy

• No GRE is required for program admission!
• Students from any major are welcome to apply after completing all (8) prerequisites (see below).
• Program requires a 6 semester, 24-month commitment (4 semesters on-campus/2 off-campus at assigned fieldwork sites).
• All applications must be submitted through the OTCAS system at https://otcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login. Application portal opens in July of each year for admission in January of the following year.
• (History of any previous felonious activity can make it impossible for any person to become certified and licensed to practice occupational therapy)

Required Documents

In addition to the official transcript, applicants must also submit the following documents to complete the application process:

1. A current personal resume.
2. Evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of job shadowing with an OT professional in a minimum of 2 different practice settings. (5 hours in each/2 completed forms required)
3. Two written references from professional individuals who can address work/school habits, ability to work well with others, and commitment to goals.
4. A signed Essential Functions Form (Minimum Technical Standards).

Individuals who submit completed applications, and who are considered potential candidates, may then be invited to an interview with faculty to determine final cohort selection. Being interviewed does not guarantee admission to the program.

Also, please note that each completed admissions application is only good for the year in which it is submitted. Individuals who do not receive admission to the program, and who wish to re-apply for the next year, must submit a new application to be considered.

*** Courses more than 10 years old will not meet pre-requisite requirements.

*** No transfer credits from other OT graduate programs will be accepted for the Occupational Therapy Program at Wilmington College.