There are Two Early Assurance Pathways for Occupational Therapy
3+3 Early Assurance Accelerated Pathway: Occupational Therapy Doctorate
First-year application minimum requirements:
- High School GPA: minimum 3.3
- High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
COVID-19 Impacts: Each applicant to an Early Assurance program will have an opportunity to explain barriers to achieving the requirements due to COVID-19, on a case-by-case basis, as part of the application to be reviewed for admission.
Supplemental Requirements:
- Required interview with Division of Occupational Therapy faculty
- Observation Hours – a minimum of 10 hours of observation under a licensed occupational therapist is recommended (not required) before the on-campus interview
If a student qualifies to be considered for the Early Assurance Pathway option, they will be notified via email how to register for the required interview and how to submit the required supplemental documentation.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply and submit their application materials prior to completing any supplemental requirements.
EA Pathway students:
- 7 seats offered each year
- Suggested undergraduate degree path: Exercise Science, Psychology
While at Shenandoah a student must:
- Achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, by the conclusion of the second semester of their first year
- Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+3 Early Assurance Occupational Therapy Doctorate contract
3+2.5 Early Assurance Accelerated Pathway: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Minimum requirements for First-Year student applicants to be considered for the MSOT program:
- High School GPA: minimum 3.3
- High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry
Supplemental Requirements:
- Required interview with Division of Occupational Therapy faculty
- Observation Hours – a minimum of 10 hours of observation under a licensed occupational therapist is recommended (not required) before the on-campus interview
If a student qualifies to be considered for the Early Assurance Pathway option, they will be notified via email how to register for the required interview and how to submit the required supplemental documentation.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply and submit their application materials prior to completing any supplemental requirements.
EA Pathway students:
- 8 seats offered each year
- Suggested undergraduate degree path: Exercise Science, Psychology
While at Shenandoah a student must:
- Achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, by the conclusion of the second semester of their first year
- Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+2.5 Early Assurance Master of Science in Occupational Therapy contract
Students who do not qualify for the EA Pathway can pursue the Articulation Agreement Pathway or the Traditional Pathway.