MOT Admission

The Master of Occupational Therapy is designed for students that have earned a minimum of 94 college credit hours in any major area. UIndy students can follow the 4-1.5 option, using the first year of graduate school to also complete their undergraduate degree. Or students can complete their bachelor's degree before entry into the graduate program. A prospective student applies for the graduate program one year before they intend to enter. We are also offering the Direct Freshman Guarantee Admission Option to incoming undergraduate University of Indianapolis freshmen to guide them through their undergraduate degrees, and guarantee them admission to occupational therapy graduate school if they successfully complete the requirements.

Admission Options and Requirements
Prospective students wanting to begin the professional phase of their education and who are seeking admission to the School of Occupational Therapy can follow one of three options:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree Option

  1. Have a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than occupational therapy, or receive a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than occupational therapy by enrollment.

  2. Complete all prerequisite coursework by enrollment.

  3. Submit a completed application.

  4. Participate in an interview.

• 4-1.5 Option

  1. Be enrolled in the University of Indianapolis undergraduate programs.

  2. Declare a major with a concentration in Pre-OT.

  3. Letter from undergraduate advisor approving that all designated university core, major, and occupational science courses will be completed prior to the fourth year of college.

  4. Apply during the junior year.

• Direct Freshman Guaranteed Admission Option

  1. High school students seeking direct-admit status in the 4-1.5 option need not apply separately to the School of Occupational Therapy. Simply indicate your intent as a psychology or biology major with pre-OT intent on the undergraduate University application.

  2. If seeking direct-admit status, but not interested in the 4-1.5 option, select your chosen undergraduate major with pre-OT intent on the undergraduate University application.

  3. The occupational therapy admissions committee will review the application and inform the student of their eligibility status by letter. If eligible, the student signs and returns the enclosed letter of intent to the School of Occupational Therapy
     

Admission Requirements for International Students

MOT Admission Process and Deadlines
The School of Occupational Therapy invites prospective student who want to begin the professional phase of their education and meet the admission requirements to apply for admission.

• $55 application fee (to be paid online when online application is submitted)

• A personal interview will be required of all qualified candidates seeking a position in the program.
  

Top candidates who complete the application by November 1 and meet the admissions requirements will be invited to an interview. When the fall class is full, some applicants may be placed on a wait list.

MOT Application Information
Online application (http://www.applyweb.com/apply/uoiot/menu.html).
Official transcripts and recommendations should be sent to:
Director of Admissions
School of Occupational Therapy
University of Indianapolis
1400 E Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697

MOT Selection Criteria
MOT Prerequisite Requirements

Transfer Students
Course credit from other occupational therapy programs is not transferable to the UIndy MOT program. This is due to the unique nature in which individual occupational therapy programs design their curriculum. It is the UIndy MOT curriculum as a whole that we believe adequately prepares our students for the NBCOT examination and clinical practice; therefore, outside credits will not transfer into the MOT program.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policies
The University of Indianapolis admits students of any race, sex, sexual identity, color, and national and ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on any such basis in the administration of educational policies, athletics, or scholarship and loan programs. The university is committed to the spirit and letter of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to provide equal access in all phases of university life and activity.

Admission
After the application deadline, top applicants will be invited to an admission interview day. An interview is required to be considered for admission. After interview day, applicants will be notified of the admission decision. Some individuals may be placed on a wait list for admission. The University reserves the right to verify information for the application file via available media. The University also reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission if any information provided is found to be inaccurate or falsified.