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Thanks for your interest in the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences!
These simplified admission guidelines are designed to help you easily navigate the application process so you can complete your application in a timely, efficient way. Select your program of interest below to learn how to submit your application and reduce possible delays in its review.
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Meet all admissions requirements.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionThe GRE requirement is suspended for admission into the first professional occupational therapy programs.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on prerequisite courses is preferred
Gather the documents you need to apply.
TranscriptsPlan for completing pending prerequisites
Recommendations and observation hours required
Resume
Statement of purpose and supplemental questions
OT students have two options:
1. You may apply through the Common Application System: OTCAS. Create a profile, complete the Supplemental Form on the USAHS website, and submit your application for verification.2. Alternatively, you may apply through USAHS’ free online application.
Please complete your application for only one program, one campus, and one start date. When your application is in “verified” status, an enrollment advisor will be in touch to schedule an application review appointment by phone.
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Upcoming OT Events
ThursdayDecember 8, 2022
Occupational Therapy (OTD, OTD Flex, MOT, & MOT Flex) – Academic Webinar – 4PM PT
TuesdayDecember 13, 2022
Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Webinar – 4PM PT
WednesdayDecember 14, 2022
