Program Deadlines and Requirements

Master of Science (M.S.) in Professional Entry–Level Occupational Therapy
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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 TherapyGraduate Application Dates and Information
Learn more about the Professional Entry Level M.S. in Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College. 
Application deadline for assistantship or scholarship considerationAs available. We use a rolling admissions process, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Regular application deadlineOTCAS 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 GPA3.0
Prerequisite Course RequirementsYes. 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  lettersYes. 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.
EssayThere 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.
TestingNone. 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:
Ithaca College
Office of the Registrar
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Application feeYes, paid through OTCAS.