MOT Selection Criteria

Selection of applicants to be interviewed is based on application materials, which include the following:

• Prerequisite documentation, confirmed by official transcripts
• Prerequisite grade point averages (3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is recommended), confirmed by official transcripts
• Professional recommendations
• Communication skills, professional goals, related experiences, knowledge of occupational therapy, and professionalism
• Top applicants will be invited to interview for a position in the class

Admission is competitive. Each year, we have more applicants than we can accommodate in the class.  The top applicants are invited to an admission interview.  After the admission interview, applicants are ranked based on GPA, recommendations, and interview score. Then, the top applicants are offered admission. Some applicants may be placed on a wait list pending available spots in the class. After completing the application and interview process, some applicants may be denied. The entering class of 2009 had an average prerequisite GPA of 3.48.