Students entering the OT program are evaluated for their GRE scores, undergraduate academic performance, and successful completion of prerequisite courses. A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required.

We also assign credit for volunteer/work experience. In order to obtain credit, applicants must complete 30 hours in occupational therapy and obtain a confidential volunteer/work evaluation form documenting their service and performance. This form must be completed and signed by the OT practitioner who supervised the applicant during the 30 volunteer work hours. This form can be found inside your university application. The volunteer/work evaluation form is currently only available within the application materials.

Prerequisites
For a list of required prerequisites, click here.

Application checklist

1. Complete university application
2. Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
3. References  (2 references are required)
4. Volunteer or Work Experience Evaluation  (30 hours compulsory)
5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results
6. Completed prerequisite courses taken form
7. Completed plans for remaining year form
8. Minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
9. Supplemental profile form
10. Resume

NOTE: All above information must be received before an admission decision can be made. It is the applicant's responsibility to review the progress of his/her application by viewing: http://www.musc.edu/es/application/progress.html

Important Dates

Application available
July 1st

Application deadlines
Early: October 15
Regular: January 15
Regular deadline may be extended based on space availability

Acceptances offered
Early: December
Regular: February / March

Click here for additional information and to view the 2012 Occupational Therapy Health Advisors Handbook.