Program Deadlines and Requirements
Master of Science (M.S.) in Professional Entry–Level Occupational Therapy
Ready to Apply to the M.S. in Professional Entry-Level Occupational Therapy?
Ithaca College offers a professional entry–level master's degree in addition to the combined BS/OTD program. The professional entry–level track is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in another area of study or are career changers and are interested in becoming an occupational therapist.
| M.S. in Professional Entry-Level Occupational Therapy | Graduate Application Dates and Information |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for assistantship or scholarship consideration | As available. We use a rolling admissions process, so early application is strongly encouraged. |
| Regular application deadline | OTCAS opens mid-July and we accept applications continuously through March 31 with a rolling admissions process. We begin application review in October. Early application is strongly encouraged. |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Course Requirements | Yes. Prerequisite course requirements are available at this link. All must be completed with a grade of C or higher. We strongly encourage applicants to review the Technical Standards for the program too. |
| Recommendation letters | Yes. A minimum of two are required (one preferably from a health care practitioner). If you are applying for a graduate assistantship, two additional letters are required. |
| Essay | There are several short essay response questions included in the OTCAS application. You must also provide a current resume/CV and an individual writing or work sample. |
| Testing | None. International students please review English language requirements at this link. |
| Transcript(s) |
Transcripts must be uploaded into OTCAS. Upon matriculation, an official, final electronic transcript from each college or university attended must be sent to registrar@ithaca.edu. Transcripts sent from a personal email are not official. If an official electronic transcript cannot be provided, an official paper transcript may be sent to: |
| Application fee | Yes, paid through OTCAS. |