Apply: MS Direct Entry Occupational Therapy

Application Requirements

• $50 non-refundable application fee - FREE until October 31
• Official transcript or transcript evaluation.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree with a major other than occupational therapy from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA
  • If you attended multiple institutions, submit all transcripts, so your prerequisites can be evaluated properly
• Official transcript of any graduate courses taken or degrees held.
• Two references. Select either professional or academic references (family and friends are not appropriate sources of references).
• Statement of purpose, two to three pages double-spaced, that addresses each of the following questions:
  • What factors in your personal and professional history have influenced you in the past and now lead you to seek admission to the Direct Entry OT program at Salem State?
  • What is your understanding of the role of occupational therapy in the current climate of debate regarding health care or public education in the United States?
  • Is there any other information you think would help the admissions committee evaluate your application?
• English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
• Volunteer/observation form
• Prerequisite tracking form

Application Deadline and Timeline

The deadline to apply is December 16, 2019, for fall 2020 enrollment. Please note the following admissions timeline and activities:

• December 16, 2019 – All application materials listed above must be received by Salem State by this date in order for your application to be reviewed for fall admission. Please plan accordingly; for example, it takes several weeks for transcripts to be processed, references to be submitted, etc.
• Please note the following:
  • Only completed applications can be reviewed. The date that your application is completed and forwarded for review will be posted in your Navigator account. All completed applications will be reviewed shortly after the application deadline.
  • Completed applicants may be called for an interview with the admissions committee. If the admissions committee wishes to interview you, you will be contacted by the department.
  • Once an admissions decision is made, that decision will be posted in your navigator account as well. 
  • The OT graduate admissions committee considers all pieces of your application.
  • The most qualified candidates who meet the admissions criteria will be accepted.
• Fall (September 2020) – Classes begin