Accelerated Early Assurance Direct Freshman Entry | Master of Occupational Therapy Program

Psychology or Exercise Science Pre-Occupational Therapy Program

The accelerated early assurance direct freshman entry program is a 3-year undergraduate model, available to a limited number of graduating high school seniors who will enroll in Walsh University’s Psychology Pre-Occupational Therapy or Exercise Science Pre-Occupational Therapy major.

Prior to Attending Walsh University, students must:

• Be accepted to Walsh University – Apply to Walsh
• Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Complete a standardized interview with OT program faculty

Once at Walsh University:

• Must be enrolled in either the Psychology Pre-Occupational Therapy or the Exercise Science Pre-Occupational Therapy major
• Complete pre-requisites for the program with a 3.75 GPA or higher
• Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.75 or higher during their undergraduate curriculum
• Must meet the requirements of MOT admissions (with the exception of the OTCAS application) as follows:
  • 3 letters of recommendation from an employer, supervisor, instructor, or coach
  • Documentation of 20 hours of clinical observation in at least 2 different locations
  • Successful completion of an interview with two OT faculty members prior to matriculation into the graduate program.

Please contact the undergraduate admission office regarding Early Assurance and any other questions about the admissions process at admissions@walsh.edu or 1.800.362.9846.