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Occupational Therapy Part-Time Hybrid Program

Graduate Admission Requirements

Accepting applications for January 2027. Apply Today!

 

Admissions Requirements:

  • A completed online application - Apply Now
  • Official transcript reflecting conferral of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Official transcript from each additional previously attended institution;
  • Official transcripts must reflect a grade of B- or better in the following courses or their equivalent:
    • Anatomy and Physiology I (4.0 credits with lab) - completed within 5 years of application
    • Anatomy and Physiology II (4.0 credits with lab) - completed within 5 years of application
    • Developmental Psychology Through the Lifespan - completed within 10 years of application
    • Statistics - completed within 10 years of application
    • Sociology or Culture or Anthropology - completed within 10 years of application
  • An original essay addressing "what occupational therapy means to you and why you have chosen a career path in this profession." The essay should be no more than two pages, double-spaced, with references if appropriate
  • A current resume
  • Two letters of recommendation from professional sources - Download the recommendation form here
  • Interview (to be determined by Admissions)
  • A signed Essential Functions form. Download the Essential Functions form. Note: This document must be submitted with a handwritten signature

Please note: All coursework taken outside of the United States (including Canada) requires a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member transcript evaluation service. Please refer to the list of NACES acceptable agencies here.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.