How to Apply

Application Updates -------------------------------------------------

If my OTCAS application is submitted by the deadline, however OTCAS still needs to verify documents will I be reviewed for Fall 2012 admission to the OT program?
YES. Even if OTCAS needs to verify your submitted documents, we will still include your application in the U of M OT Program Fall 2012 admissions review.

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1. Review the Fall 2012 Admission Requirements and Prerequisites for details about your eligibility for admission to the OT program.
2. Complete an application in the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS)
   Complete instructions for completing the OTCAS application are available on the OTCAS website www.otcas.org.
3. Complete the Supplemental Admissions Application to the Program in Occupational Therapy
   • 2012 OT Supplemental Admissions Application Information PDF Form  Download Form
     Download and complete this form. You will need it to upload on the online supplemental application page.
     • Personal Information
       Name, Email Address
     • Program in OT Information
       How did you learn about OT?
     • Prerequisite Coursework
       Course name, department, number, term taken, year taken
     • Statement of Contribution to Diversity (optional)
       Describe the ways you will contribute to the student experience in the Occupational Therapy curriculum and the professional by your diversity of life experience. Diversity includes: Race , Ethnicity, Rural Geographic Background, Economic Background, First Generation College, Underrepresentation Sex (males are underrepresented in the field), Disability, Strong Work Record, Leadership or Service, Special ExtraCurricular Involvement, Special Skills and Talents.
     • Terms & Disclosures
       You will be asked to agree to all terms and disclosures in order to submit your application
   • Statement of sponsored commitment to work in underserved geographic areas or with underserved populations (optional)
     The Program in Occupational Therapy's mission is to enhance the health and quality of life of the people of Minnesota, the nation, and the world through engagement in meaningful occupation. To meet this challenge, the Program promotes collaboration across the university and with public/private partners in health, community, and government systems. The applicant may be sponsored by a public /private partner to pursue a degree in occupational therapy with a commitment to serve in a geographic area or with an underserved population experiencing a work force shortage for occupational therapy.
   • Medical Terminology Requirement
     If you do not have a one credit (minimum) prerequisite course in Medical Terminology on a submitted transcript, you must submit evidence of completion of a one-credit equivalent online medical terminology course. You must select an online course that can provide verification of completion.
   • Complete the secure electronic payment of $30.00 online to the Center for Allied Health Programs.
     Your application will be considered only after you have submitted an electronic payment. If you are unable to make a payment electronically please contact our office at (877) 334-2659.

Timelines & Deadlines

The Program in Occupational Therapy admits for Fall term ONLY.

• Fall 2012 Online Application opens | July 15, 2011
• Priority OTCAS and Supplemental application deadline | January 15, 2012
• Academic Course updates in OTCAS
  (additional courses completed after application submitted) | January 15 to February 15, 2012
• Program in OT Admission Committee application reviews begins | January 15, 2012
• Admission offer communications begin | March 15, 2012
• Admission offers decision timeline | One week from admissions offer
• Fall 2012 Online Application closes | Fall 2012 OT Admissions is Now Closed
  
• Outstanding prerequisite course completion | August 15, 2012
• New student online orientation tutorials completion | August 15, 2012