Your email to the Graduate Office - graduateadmissions@stkate.edu should include:

• An explanatory statement (maximum 500 words) explaining why they should still be considered for the dual degree program. 

• Academic plans from your Academic Advisor or TRIO Success coach that show your degree completion for the dual degree and non-dual degree track.

• Email confirmation from Financial Aid on whether you have enough remaining undergraduate aid to complete the dual degree program. 

​Grade Expectations

• An undergraduate cumulative grade-point average (G.P.A.) of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 

  • Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0-3.19 and a prerequisite GPA of 3.2 or higher may petition to be considered for the graduate program. Students will complete this petition during the application by uploading an essay saying why they should still be considered.

• Prerequisite coursework GPA of 3.2 or better.

  • The grade for the pre-req course must be a C or higher (Pass/Fail or S/U grading is not acceptable).

  • No more than one prereq course may be repeated, and it may be repeated only once.

  • If two or more prerequisite courses have a grade below C, the student is ineligible for the dual degree program and the entry-level OT graduate program.

  • At least five out of eight prerequisite courses must have been completed (e.g., earned a grade) before applying to the MAOT program, including at least two from the sciences (A&P, stats, etc.) 

  • The remaining three prerequisite courses need to be completed by the time you start the OT program.​

• Prerequisite Course Courses: Depending on your major, your OT program prerequisites will appear differently on your degree evaluation. Please see the list of prerequisites underneath the curriculum section.

Additional Prerequisite Requirements:

• Anatomy & Physiology 

  • First half and second half of a combined anatomy and physiology sequence.

  • These credits must be from an anatomy, biology, physiology, or kinesiology department.

  • Encourage an in-person format. Online accepted, but not from Straighterline/Study.com/SOPHIA.

  • The course must cover the functions of individual muscles.​

• Statistics (3-4 semester credits)

  • AP Scores accepted for General Psychology & Statistics only. Applicants must submit College Board scores directly to St. Kate's.

• General psychology: (3-4 semester credits)

  • AP Scores accepted for General Psychology & Statistics only. Applicants must submit College Board scores directly to St. Kate's.

• Lifespan development psychology

  • This course must cover the entire human lifespan, from birth through late adulthood. Multiple classes can be completed to fulfill the requirement.

​To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following application requirements:

• Apply by clicking on this link. Applications open in July before they start their junior year. The final deadline for dual degree applications is October 1st of a student's junior year. Students will receive an admissions decision by the end of December.

• If a student is accepted into the dual-degree program, they will begin the following summer of their senior year. Example: If a student applies by October 1st, 2026, they will start the program in Summer 2027 and take a year's worth of graduate classes, provided they are accepted. 

• No GRE required. 

• Volunteer Hours - 50 cumulative hours in two or more settings serving vulnerable, disabled, or disadvantaged individuals or populations, and that address health, rehabilitation, disability, quality of life, and/or community issues.

• Submit Admissions Essays

  • To demonstrate written communication skills and clarify your purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy, submit an admission essay addressing the topics below. Topic 1 should be a maximum of 1,500 words (5-6 pages double-spaced). Topic 2 should be a maximum of 2-4 paragraphs: 

    • Topic 1: Address why you selected OT as a career and how an occupational therapy degree relates to your immediate and long-term professional goals. Describe how your personal, educational, and professional background will help you achieve your goals. The personal essay is an essential part of your application for admission and provides you with an opportunity to clearly and effectively express your ideas.

    • Topic 2: Tell us how your personal qualities, experiences, and values relate to the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health's mission: "The Henrietta Schmoll School of Health educates diverse learners and engages clinical and community partners to influence health, health systems, and health policy. The School is distinguished by an emphasis on relationship-centered care, socially responsible leadership, and interdisciplinary initiatives

** If you have already submitted the dual-degree application form, you may upload your admission essay via your Application Status page (instructions for accessing the status page were provided at the time you applied). Please include your full name at the top of the essay.

 **If you wish to submit the admission essay before the application, or if you are unable to upload the document to your Application Status page, you may send the admission essay as an attachment via email to graduateadmission@stkate.edu with “MAOT Admission Essay” in the subject line.**

• Submit Resume

  • Submit a current résumé that highlights both work and volunteer experiences (which should include the requirements in the section above) and leadership roles. The résumé should also include your education, honors and awards, skills, and activities related to your professional and volunteer experience. Please include the following:

    • Facility name and location

    • Type of work or volunteer setting

    • Position title

    • Supervisor

    • Phone number

    • Dates of employment and estimated hours

    • Five primary responsibilities and the percentage of time devoted to each

    • Type of clients (age range, disabilities, diversity of background)

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** If you have already submitted the Dual-Degree application form, you may upload your résumé via your Application Status page (instructions for accessing the status page were provided at the time you applied).**

• Provide three recommendations - one must be a supervisor in a work, internship, or volunteer setting, and two should be professional and/or academic.

  • When you submit your application, you will provide the contact information for your recommenders, who will then be contacted to submit their letters.

• Submit transcripts

  • If you are a current St. Kate’s student, you do not need to resubmit your transcripts. However, if we do not currently have transcripts on file, you will need to submit them.

• Any supporting explanatory statements, if applicable (i.e., GPA).