Admission FAQs

• I have taken a specific course, but I am unsure if it meets a specific prerequisite. What should I do?

  All WSU OT admission information can be found on the program's admissions page. Please consult the "Questions about prerequisite course equivalencies?" section on this page.

• From whom should I get a recommendation?

  You should obtain a recommendation from an OTR, professor/instructor or another health care professional.

• I am completing courses in the Fall semester, do I need to do anything?

  Yes, you will need to include the courses in your Academic transcript information and once the classes are completed in December you will need to complete an Academic Update in OTCAS.

• Can I finish my non-science prerequisite courses in the semester prior to admission to the Winter semester at WSU?

  Only one non-science prerequisite can be in progress for December completion. All other non-science prerequisite courses need to be completed by the end of Spring/Summer semester of the previous year.

• How can I tell if my OTCAS application has been verified?

  Logging into your OTCAS application and checking the status should provide you with this information.

• Does my bachelor's degree have to be completed before I apply to your program?

  You may submit your OTCAS application to the program without having completed the bachelor's degree, as long as you will complete the degree prior to the start of the Occupational Therapy program. Submit any questions to cphsinfo@wayne.edu.

• Do you accept coursework from other colleges or universities?

  Yes, we accept undergraduate coursework from all accredited schools and universities for consideration of prerequisite and cumulative GPA. Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by Wayne State University approved transcript evaluation service, World Education Service. See the college's transcript evaluation guide for more information.

• How do I get an application?

  Applications are available in July each year through the Occupational Therapy Central Application Service (OTCAS). The WSU OT program only accepts applications submitted through OTCAS. Additionally, students must submit an online application to the WSU Graduate School. Both applications must be completed and submitted by November 15 in order to be considered for admission to the program.

• I completed my application, it has been verified but I have not heard anything. What do I do?

  If it is after the date indicated in the email confirming receipt of your OTCAS application, you have not heard from the OT Admissions Committee and you are sure that your application has been verified, please check your email spam/junk folder for an email sent through OTCAS to the email address provided in your application.

• I have more than one OTR Observation hours form, how do I attach them to the OTCAS application?

  Scan in all the forms together and attach as a single PDF. Observation Hours should be attached in the documents section of the WSU OT program section of the application. You can attach them in the general section but all programs you apply to will be able to see the observation hours. It is suggested to upload them in the WSU Documents section.

• I have AP/CLEP credits for some of the prerequisites, how do I submit them?

  Original AP/CLEP scores need to be attached to the supplemental Graduate School application in the Test Scores area (Additional Documents). An unofficial copy is sent to cphsinfo@wayne.edu ATTN: Shauna Reevers

• How should I prepare if I am invited to an interview?

  Visit the websites for the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association to obtain information about the OT profession. Consider why WSU is a good fit for you and why you are a good fit for WSU.

• What kind of student are you looking for? Is there a specific profile?

  There is no specific profile. However, we aim for students whose goals are aligned with the mission of our program, having beliefs and actions consistent with professionalism and a passion for healthcare, favorable recommendations, leadership and commitment to community service, and the motivation to study intensively for long hours!