As
members of a health profession, occupational therapists
have a responsibility to the consumer, to the employing
agency/institution, to the community, and to society.
Personal qualities such as honesty, responsibility,
initiative, adaptability, communication skills, ability
to function under stress, and self-confidence are
essential. Good work habits, attention to detail,
punctuality, attendance, and ability to follow directions
(both written and oral) are important. Responsibility
for one's own actions is essential -- making a decision
and abiding by it. The occupational therapy student
is expected to assume the responsibility for his/her
own learning.
In considering occupational therapy as a career,
applicants are advised to consider:
- Their goals in life, the lifestyle they wish to
achieve, and the continuing education and life-long
learning required to maintain competency.
- The physical, emotional, intellectual, social,
and economic requirements of the entry-level master's
program. Attitude, attendance, quality of work,
and professional behavior are all considered during
the admissions process. To successfully complete
the pre-professional
program, a student must have a 2.75 GPA and at least
a "C" plus average in the biological and
behavioral sciences. Basic Living skills are important
aspects of occupational therapy, therefore students
are responsible for competency in cooking, sewing,
and computer literacy skills. These skills are not
taught in occupational therapy courses. Since volunteering
for 60 hours is a prerequisite for admissions, see
our volunteering page
for further information.
Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission to the professional
in occupational therapy are based upon the stated
competencies and reflect the philosophy and purpose
of the program. Acceptance is on a competitive basis
with consideration given to pre-professional performance
in the sciences, general graduation requirements,
leadership potential, volunteer work and personal
qualifications. Each applicant is reviewed including
academic record (must have minimum overall GPA of
2.75 based on a 4 point scale), volunteer and/or
work experience, references, paper and a personal
interview.
During the admissions procedure, students' academic
records are reviewed for:
- Total grade point average (minimum GPA 2.75)
- UND grade point average
- Science grade point average
- Pattern of withdrawals, incompletes, etc.
- Elective courses reflecting individual interest
and development
Admission to Graduate School-Year
III Professional Program
Acceptance to the Graduate School requires:
- Acceptance into the professional Occupational
Therapy program
- Successful completion of professional OT Program
Year I and II
- Completion of the Graduate School application
forms
- Letter of endorsement from the Chair of Occupational
Therapy/or Graduate Director which assures automatic
advancement in status from the undergraduate program
to the graduate program.
Graduate Student Status
- To maintain graduate student status, the professional
level Year III student is required to maintain
a GPA of at least 3.0 for all work completed in
Year III.
Admission Application Link
To apply for admission to the UND OT Program, click
the link below and follow the directions given to
electronically submit your application.
http://apply.embark.com/grad/northdakota
You may enter this site to determine what materials
and information are needed without completing the
application process.
Verified for Criminal Background
Checks
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine
and Health Sciences is requiring entering students
to complete a Criminal Background check. The goal
is to protect the safety of patients at settings
where University of North Dakota students complete
fieldwork experiences. Verified Credentials
is the Minneapolis-based company that will conduct
the check. You may access Verified Credentials
through the link below.
https://client.verifiedcredentials.com/nodak/default.cfm
Your acceptance to the program is based on a
favorable report from this background check.
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