Readmission

Students are considered for readmission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program when they meet admission requirements and:

  1. Submit a Reapplication Form to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Department Chair no later than May 1 for re-entry in the Fall trimester; October 1 for re-entry in the Spring trimester; and March 1 for re-entry in the Summer trimester.
  2. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50.
  3. Present annual verification of tuberculosis screening. If test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook for additional information. Have updated immunizations, including hepatitis B, a current physical, and proof of health insurance. Verify current certification in professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Heart Association including infant, child, and adult CPR.
  4. Meet specified requirements as outlined by the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program regarding the individual student.
  5. Repeat no more than two required courses. No more than one may be an OTA course.
  6. Readmission is subject to available classroom and clinical space.

If a lapse of time greater than two years occurs in a student’s program of study, prior OTA credits will not be accepted unless the student can validate OTA knowledge through written examination and clinical performance.