We have concluded the admissions period for Fall 2012.  Information regarding Fall 2013 admissions will be posted in October.

Application and acceptance for matriculation to York College is required for admission to the Occupational Therapy program. 

Visit www.cuny.edu/undergraduate for information or to apply online.  

Eligibility Requirements for the Occupational Therapy Program

To apply, you need:

• Completion of 60 college credits (Transfer students must have all prerequisite courses completed.) A minimum grade of C is required to transfer credits from another institution
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
• Completion and documentation of at least 50 hours of volunteer work in an Occupational Therapy setting is required for all students prior to starting the OT program.
• Pre-major core requirements and York College general education requirements that must be completed prior to enrollment in program:

Pre-Major Core Requirements:

• Mathematics: Mathematics 111 (or a college level statistics and probability course)
• Behavioral Science: Psychology 102 (Introductory Psychology), 214 (Lifespan Development) OR 215 and 216 (Human Development I and II), 338 (Abnormal Psychology)
• Sociology 101 (Introductory Sociology)
• Natural Science: Chemistry 101 (Chemical Principles I), Biology 201, 202 (Biological Principles I and II)*
• Writing 303 (Research and Writing for Professional Programs)

Please note that a grade of C or better will be required for all core prerequisite courses listed above.

*EFFECTIVE Fall 2012: For the Natural Science prerequisites, students may take:

Chemistry 101 (Chemical Principles I) OR Chemistry 105 (Essentials of College Chemistry)
AND
Biology 201 and 202 (Biological Principles I and II) OR Biology 234 and 235 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II)

York College General Education Requirements:

• English 125, 200
• Speech 101
• Cultural Diversity 101 AND 201 or 202 or 203 or 210
• Physical Education 150
• Foreign Language: up to intermediate level (8 credits)
• History and Philosophy - one course (see Bulletin)
• Fine and Performing Arts - one course (see Bulletin)
• Two lower division Writing Intensive courses (please see The York College WAC Program for current course offerings)

General education requirements may be waived for eligible students possessing a degree or having completed at least 45 liberal arts and sciences credits from a regionally accredited college.  Students who have not yet been accepted to York College must have an unofficial copy of their transcript evaluated by the Registrar's office to determine completion status of required course work.

Screening Procedure for Occupational Therapy Program

Students who are eligible (see "Eligibility for Screening" section above) should download the application or request an application from the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Your complete application should include*:

• Completed Department of Occupational Therapy Application
• Official transcripts for transfer students
• Two letters of reference using the supplied form; one from a supervisor or professor and one from an Occupational Therapist
  
• An up to date resume
• Proof of acceptance to York College for transfer students

* Your application will not be processed unless it includes the completed application form, your resume, all transcripts, and at least one of the two required letters of reference.

Students should provide accurate contact information, including home phone, cell phone, and email, so that eligible candidates can be contacted for an interview appointment.  The interview process can take 1-3 hours; students should allow for adequate time. Interviewing students are also required to complete an on-site writing sample on a computer.  Students with a documented disability requiring accommodations must notify the department at least one week prior to their interview date.

Acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Program

Approval by the Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Selection Committee is required. This Committee bases its recommendations on the following criteria:

• Completed Department of Occupational Therapy application and two reference letters, one of which must be from an occupational therapist
• Professional interview
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 and appropriate courses
• On-Site Writing Sample completed on a computer

Candidates for the program must keep in mind the competitive nature of the admissions process.  Completion of required courses and initial eligibility to be screened does not guarantee admission into the program.  Applicants are not considered accepted into the program until they receive a letter of acceptance from the chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Please be aware that a felony conviction may preclude an individual from taking the certifying examination and obtaining a license to practice.