Admissions
Admission Requirements
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(1) Verified application via
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Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. A competitive candidate will have an undergraduate degree and prerequisite grade point average of at least 3.0 (applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered). Degree and prerequisite(s) may be listed as In Progress.
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Two professional letters of recommendation. We encourage one recommendation letter from an occupational therapist. Recommendation letters from friends and family will not be accepted.
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Observation hours are not required.
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Applications will only be accepted through the OTCAS system. To apply, please go to the .
Fall 2025 Admissions Timeline
Application Process
Apply Online with OTCAS
The OTCAS application is open for the 2025 application cycle.
George Fox uses OTCAS (Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service) to receive applications. Simply add 最新麻豆视频 under the “Add Program” tab of your OTCAS application.
You may submit your application to OTCAS as long as you will be completed with your prerequisites by the end of the fall term of the year that you are applying.
OTCAS Quadrants
The OTCAS application is broken into quadrants. Below is an outline of what to expect and some helpful notes specific to our program.
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Personal Information
Basic background, biographical and contact information. Some questions are optional.
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Academic History
- Official Transcripts are to be sent directly to OTCAS.
- Standardized Tests
- The GRE is not required nor is it considered by the Admissions Committee.
- Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL of 80 (internet based).
Further information and support for international students is available by visiting our International Graduate Admissions page.
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Supporting Information
- Evaluations: OTCAS requires contact information for three references, we need at least two evaluations completed. A good reference can either speak to your:
- academic ability (like a college professor) or your
- aptitude for the field, such as an Occupational Therapist or someone who has supervised your work performance.
- Observation Hours: Encouraged but not required
- Achievements, Experiences, Certifications
- Personal Essay: Why you selected occupational therapy as a career
- Evaluations: OTCAS requires contact information for three references, we need at least two evaluations completed. A good reference can either speak to your:
Once Your Application is Complete
The Admissions Committee will review all verified OTCAS applications submitted by the Priority Deadline of November 1, 2024 or the February 1, 2025 regular application deadline. Admissions notifications will begin in November and will be rolling after that point.
- If offered admission, a $200 enrollment deposit is required in order to secure your place in the cohort, which will be applied back to your account upon graduation.
- Financial Aid: Many students receive federal Stafford Loans to help finance their education. 最新麻豆视频 is listed with WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education). Tuition assistance is available through WICHE for applicants who reside in a state that does not have a state-funded occupational therapy doctorate program. More information about financial aid for graduate students
Questions?
Trisha Stickler
Admissions Counselor, Occupational Therapy Program