Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 4+2 Direct Admission

All majors and minors are welcome to apply for direct admission. Students are encouraged to pursue degree options that support their interests. Direct admission students earn their undergraduate degree, then earn a Master of Occupational Therapy.   

Students with direct admission must meet all MOT progression standards at the time of application to the graduate level, and earn their undergraduate degree prior to beginning the MOT program mid-May.   

Recommended High School Coursework

  • One year of biology
  • One year of chemistry
  • Three years of mathematics
  • Other suggested courses include physics, anatomy and physiology, calculus, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or early college credits

Application Process

  1. Apply to Carroll University
  2. List Occupational Therapy as your first choice program and your intended Bachelor's degree as your second choice major. Doing so will allow you to automatically be considered for direct admission.
  3. Submit the following items to complete the application process:
    • Official high school transcripts through the sixth semester
    • Senior class schedule (recommended)

Priority Application Deadline: March 15

  • Candidates that complete the application process and receive a direct admission seat by March 15 are encouraged to submit their general and program deposits ($200 each) by April 1 to ensure availability. After April 1, seats will be offered based on availability. 

Accept Your Direct Admission Seat

If you are offered a direct admission seat to the Occupational Therapy program, secure your seat with these steps:
  • Submit your Acceptance of Admission and $200 general admission deposit (refundable through May 1) to confirm your plans to attend Carroll University.
  • Submit your Reply to Offer - OT Direct Admission form and $200 program deposit (non-refundable) to secure your direct admission seat. 
  • Review and submit the Safety and Technical Standards, which will include Progression Standards.
  • Candidates offered direct admission after May 1 have 10 business days from the time of acceptance to submit their intent to enroll and $400 deposit

Important Dates

November 3, 2023
Occupational Therapy Program Open House

December 1, 2023
Occupational Therapy Program Open House

February 2, 2024
Occupational Therapy Program Open House

March 15, 2024
Priority Application Deadline

April 1, 2024
Priority Confirmation Deadline

Carroll University students with direct admission status must satisfy all MOT program prerequisite requirements and earn their bachelor’s degree prior to advancing into year one of the graduate program.

Progression Standards

Please refer to the Carroll University catalog for more information regarding progression standards for this program.

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