Occupational Therapy

Contact Us

gradadm@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6096
(989) 964-6066

Office

Wickes 230

Hours

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

MSOT Admission Requirements

If you are not a current SVSU student and are interested in transferring to SVSU to apply to the MSOT program it is necessary to schedule an appointment with a faculty member in the Occupational Therapy department prior to submitting an application to the entry level MSOT program.

Pre-OT for Entry Level Program

Those interested in the MSOT Entry Level program, but who have not completed all general education, prerequisite undergraduate courses, or who hold a Bachelor degree in a field other than occupational therapy, should contact the Office of Admissions for undergraduate application materials and credit evaluation.

Office of Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
178 Wickes Hall
University Center, MI 48710-0001 USA
1-800-968-9500
(989) 964-4200
(989) 790-0180 FAX
admissions@svsu.edu

For those who hold a baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy and are interested in completing their master's degree in occupational therapy, please refer to the other admission requirements.

MSOT Entry Level Program

Application Deadline

The MSOT Application will be available on December 21, 2016. The application deadline is January 20, 2017. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Please note: If you applied last year or at any time outside the application window listed above, you may need to contact Graduate Admissions to delete your application from last year in the online application system, as the system does not allow you to have two applications.

Admission Requirements

Completion of a minimum of 83 credits prior to admission to the MSOT program
Successful completion of all general education and prerequisite undergraduate courses. Visit the Course Catalog for complete listing.
Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA for all pre-professional coursework (based upon all college-level work computed both at SVSU and other schools and colleges)

MSOT Additional Application Requirements

Please scan (if necessary) and upload all documents (items 1-6 below) to your application. The online application accepts a file size of a maximum of 4096KB.

PLEASE DO NOT email or deliver in person duplicate copies of your documents if you already attached copies to your application or emailed them to us.

1. Volunteer Experience: Completion of 30 hours of verifiable work and/or volunteer experience with people experiencing decreased participation in daily activities due to illness, disability, or decreased access to basic resources and opportunities. (ex. photocopy of chart which includes location, number of hours signed by supervisor, letter from supervisor which includes location, number of hours, email correspondence from faculty member, OT department advisor if approval has been given for using work hours)

2. Current Prerequisite Courses: Please provide a document outlining the OT courses you are currently enrolled in (winter semester).

3. Criminal Background Check: Provide results from the criminal background check obtained through CastleBranch (Use Package Code “Ai96” for “Occupational Therapy”). Please note: the medical records portion is not required.

4. Degree Audit: Visit mySVSU to obtain your degree audit. Save a copy to upload to your application.

5. Transcripts: Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from institutions other than SVSU. Unofficial copies of SVSU transcripts should be obtained through the mySVSU portal, saved and uploaded to the application.

You DO NOT need to provide SVSU official transcripts
You DO NOT need to provide transcripts if you transferred to SVSU and already provided those transcripts to us
You DO need to provide transcripts if you have taken courses at another college or university and have not yet provided those transcripts to us
You DO need to provide a copy of unofficial SVSU transcripts within your application materials.

6. MSOT Admission Rubric: Open our Excel file and enter the required information. Save and send this file to gradadm@svsu.edu after you've submitted your application.

7. Course Petitions: Please upload any course petition forms that relate to any OT prerequisite courses in the application.

Please note: DO NOT submit a resume, statement of purpose, references or letters of recommendation.

How to Apply

Click here to access the online application.

Click on “Create Account” and follow the instructions
When you get to “Application Type” be sure to select “GRADUATE” for your student type, “NEW GRADUATE” for student status and “Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Entry Level” for the program
Under "Graduate Information" you will be asked to identify any other universities that you have attended. Use the "Lookup" feature to identify these institutions.
If you have only taken courses at SVSU, you do not need to request official transcripts. However, in the "MSOT Additional Documentation", you will need to provide a degree audit and unofficial transcripts from the mySVSU student self-service section. Save and upload these into the application.
In the "Miscellaneous" section of the application, please enter GRADMSOT in the "Waiver Code" portion of this page in the application to have the application fee waived.
Once you have completed your application, please Submit.
Please complete the MSOT Admission Rubric. Once this Excel file is updated with the required information, please send it to gradadm@svsu.edu.

Documents submitted within the online application must each have a file size of 4096 KB or less. To ensure your application materials are submitted at the same time we encourage you to resize your documents and include them in the online application.

Writing Samples

You are required to complete a one to two page writing sample on a specified topic during a proctored one-hour session. If you have not completed a writing sample, please contact the Occupational Therapy department at occupationaltherapy@svsu.edu.

Admission Results Notification

Notification of admission results will be sent out the week prior to Spring course registration. Please do not email or call the admissions or occupational therapy department to inquire on admission results. All admission committee decisions are final.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Graduate Admissions at 989.964.6096 or email gradadm@svsu.edu.

Thank You and Good Luck!

MSOT Advanced Practice Program

DOMESTIC STUDENTS:

Please complete the Graduate Application for Admission including the non-refundable Application Fee and the following:‌

An earned undergraduate degree in occupational therapy with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale. (A student with a 2.75 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted in a probationary status by the Admissions Committee of the Occupational Therapy Department. A probationary student may be considered for full admission when he/she has completed 9 hours of SVSU credit at the graduate level with a grade of “B” (3.00) or higher in each of the courses.)
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Successful completion with a grade of “C” (2.00) or better for a course in statistical or research methods, its equivalent or a validation examination
Current registration, licensure, or eligible for initial certification by the NBCOT as an occupational therapist in the United States, or eligible for Michigan registration
A one page personal statement of accomplishments and academic goals- Statement of Purpose Form (608kB)

Transfer Students needs are considered on an individual basis by the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Submit completed DOMESTIC applications, transcripts and required materials to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
160 Wickes Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-6096
(989) 964-2788 - fax
gradadm@svsu.edu

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Please complete the International Graduate Application for Admission‌ including the non-refundable Application Fee and the following:‌

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. The College accepts a score of 525 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a passing score on an alternative test determined by the College. SVSU’s English Language Program is available for students without a TOEFL score or whose TOEFL score is below the required minimum. Successful completion of the English Language Program does not guarantee acceptance to a graduate program at SVSU.
Evidence of Financial Support
An earned undergraduate degree in occupational therapy with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale. (A student with a 2.75 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted in a probationary status by the Admissions Committee of the Occupational Therapy Department. A probationary student may be considered for full admission when he/she has completed 9 hours of SVSU credit at the graduate level with a grade of “B” (3.00) or higher in each of the courses.)
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Successful completion with a grade of “C” (2.00) or better for a course in statistical or research methods, its equivalent or a validation examination
Current registration, licensure, or eligible for initial certification by the NBCOT as an occupational therapist in the United States, or eligible for Michigan registration
A one page personal statement of accomplishments and academic goals- Statement of Purpose Form (608kB)

Transfer Students needs are considered on an individual basis by the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Submit completed INTERNATIONAL applications, transcripts and required materials to:

Office of International Programs
Saginaw Valley State University
250 Wickes Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-4473
(989) 964-6066 - fax
oip@svsu.edu