Occupational Therapy Part-Time Hybrid Program Admission Requirements
Accepting applications for January 2027.
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 .
Additional Admissions Information
Admission is competitive, with a preferred 3.0 minimum GPA required for consideration. For those meeting that minimum standard, every piece of the application is evaluated and is crucial to determining if an applicant will be accepted into the program. Each year, we have more applicants than we can accommodate. Some applicants may be offered a place on the waitlist pending the availability of spots in the class.
A student with lower than a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average may apply to the program; however, the applicant may be requested to petition the department for acceptance into the program. The petition must include the following:
An explanation for the lower GPA and/or grade; and
A reflective learning plan, including a description of the steps the student will take to be successful in the program.
The department will review each petition and make a determination on an individual basis. The student will (may) also be interviewed by the Program Director (or his/her designee) by phone or in person. Special consideration will be given to:
Personal or professional experience in OT-related areas;
Grades in similar courses (such as other lab science courses for grades in A&P courses);
Grades earned in the most recent 60 credits;
The explanation provided for the lower GPA and/or grade; and/or
The learning plan
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer Credit Policy for Master of Occupational Therapy Programs
In addition to the University’s established Transfer Credit Approval Process, requests to transfer graduate credit from another entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) will be considered on a case-by-case basis and require approval from the program director. The transferring institution must be an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The MOT program will accept up to 12 transfer credits from another entry-level occupational therapy program.
Eligible Courses for Transfer Given the scaffolded curricular design, courses under consideration for transfer will only be evaluated for equivalency against the following specific courses:
Course Code Course Title Credits
OTP 500 Introduction to Occupational Therapy
4
OTP 502 Integrated Anatomy
4
OTP 504 Foundations of Neuroscience
3
OTP 521 Level I Fieldwork: Psychosocial Health & Wellness
1
OTP 522 Level I Fieldwork: Pediatric Occupations
1
OTP 523 Level I Fieldwork: Adult Occupations
1
OTP 543L Therapeutic Modalities Lab
1
Evaluation Process & Requirements
Review Standard: Each course submitted for review will be evaluated for equivalency in course learning objectives and ACOTE standard(s) by the faculty member currently teaching the course and the program director.
ACOTE Compliance: The course submitted for review must be designed in accordance with the most current ACOTE standards. Documentation: A full course syllabus for the transfer credit under consideration is required for review.
Additional Policy Notes
GPA Calculation: Only credits earned at Bay Path University are included in the cumulative GPA calculation.
Work Experience: The program does not award course credit for prior work experience. Financial Aid: Part-time enrollment resulting from transfer credits may affect financial aid awards.
Technology requirements for incoming students
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 by the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
How to Submit Your Graduate Application Materials
All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, can be mailed or emailed to Bay Path University's Office of Graduate Admissions:
By Mail: Bay Path UniversityBy Email: otgraduate@baypath.edu
