The MOT program is designed for a student who wants to
enter the field as an occupational therapist. Applicants must have completed a
bachelor's degree in any major, completed required prerequisite coursework, and
have a strong commitment to pursue a rigorous course of study in Occupational
Therapy. Students complete the MOT program in seven consecutive semesters,
including summers.
This program accepts 35 applicants each year.
See Admission Requirements prior to applying.
If applicable, you must also take the Test of English as a
Foreign Language. Applicants whose native or primary language is not English
must provide official evidence of having attained a minimum score of 550 on the
TOEFL. Official TOEFL scores are sent directly to Governors State University
from the Educational Testing Service that administers these exams. Specific
questions about the TOEFL exam should be directed to the Office of Admission
and Student Recruitment at Governors State University.
https://www.govst.edu/admissions/
Application Process
Application
to the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Governors State University is
made through a centralized application service: OTCAS. To apply to our program,
you should access the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service via
the OTCAS Applicant Portal Link.
Application cycle is from October 1 - February 15.
Admission Process:
The OTCAS application cycle opens on October 1
- Applications that are “complete” – meaning all
prerequisites are met – will be reviewed within two-three weeks after it
is submitted. Applications that meet the criteria by November 15 will be
invited for an interview in late November. You will be notified of
acceptance through an early decision letter by December 15.
At that point, you will have
to commit to:
- A $750 seat deposit due within two weeks of
notification of acceptance in the MOT program
- Commit to attending the Campus Day in April
- Applications will continue to be reviewed until the
close of the application cycle on February 15. At that time, applications
will be reviewed within two-three weeks after the close of the application
cycle. You will then be notified of the decision through a decision
letter.
At that point, you will have
to commit to:
- A $750 seat deposit due within two weeks of
notification of acceptance in the MOT program
- Commit to attending the Campus Day in April.
OTCAS
Applicants for the next term must apply online using the
OTCAS application.
·
Begin
the application process by accessing: Click Here Apply Now
· You are encouraged to click on FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and Instructions prior to completing your
application. These links provide you with important information regarding the
application process (e.g., transcripts, personal statement/essay, and letters
of reference).
· Visit http://www.otcas.org/.
· Click on Create New Account.
· The following information must be
submitted directly to OTCAS in order to complete your application.
Official Transcripts. You are required to provide
official transcripts from every accredited U.S. institution attended. Your
transcripts must include final grades received through the most recent semester
or quarter before the application deadline. It is not acceptable to use another
school's evaluation of previous credits or another school's grade report as a
transcript. All official transcripts MUST be sent to OTCAS.
References. You are required to submit a
minimum of three (3) letters of reference. You should use three qualified
recommenders who can attest to your academic and professional abilities. One
letter must be from a college professor/ academic advisor; a second letter from
a health care professional, preferably an occupational therapist; and a third
letter may be submitted by a person of your choice, including but not limited
to: an employer, college instructor, or another health professional.
Recommendation letters from fellow students, personal friends, or family
members are not acceptable.
Letters of recommendation must be completed using the
required reference forms available from OTCAS. If you choose to use the Paper
Letter of Recommendation as opposed to the Electronic version, the OTCAS form
must be used.
All documents not submitted
electronically MUST be sent to OTCAS at the address listed below:
OTCAS Verification Department
P.O. Box 9120
Watertown, MA 02471
The fee schedule is $125 for the first application to a designated
OTCAS school and $45 for each additional school. Applicants will pay fees
directly to OTCAS.
OTCAS Customer Service Information
Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
Phone: 617.612.2860
E-Mail: otcasinfo@otcas.org
Please note: If you are
admitted to our graduate program, you will need to submit:
Another official set of
transcripts that would include your final transcript showing your degree
conferred and any additional transcripts that verify your prerequisite
coursework to the address below.
Attention: MOT Admission Committee
College of Health and Human Services
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
We greatly appreciate your interest in our program. We
will give every applicant our fullest consideration.
Further Information
If
you have any questions about general requirements and procedures for
application to the MOT program, you are strongly encouraged to attend an Information
Session.
For specific questions, contact Dr. Erin Simpson, MOT Admissions Coordinator. She can be reached via email at esimpson2@govst.edu.
HRSA-Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students Grant
The MOT program was recently awarded a Scholarships for
Disadvantaged Students grant through
the Health Resources & Services Administration. The award of $2.688
million will be dispersed over five years, beginning with the incoming Fall
2020 semester. Qualifying students
will receive financial awards every semester through the year 2025.
For questions regarding the application process, please
contact Dr. Caren Schranz at cschranz@govst.edu.