Students who do not already have a bachelor\u2019s degree (3+2 Program):
In order to apply to the 3+2 MSOT program, students must meet the following minimal standards:
1. Completion of a minimum of 83 credits prior to admission to the program.
2. Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA (based on a 4.00 scale) for all preprofessional course work (based on all college-level work computed both at SVSU and at other schools and colleges).
Students who Already Have a Bachelor\u2019s Degree:
In order to apply to the MSOT program, students with a bachelor\u2019s degree must meet the following minimal standards (NOTE: these requirements do not apply for students who have completed all prerequisite coursework required for the 3+2 program):
1. Completion of a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited college or university prior to admission to the program.
2. Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA (based on a 4.00 scale) for all prior course work (based on all college-level work computed both at SVSU and at other schools and colleges).
Freshman Admission to the Occupational Therapy Program:
A limited number of first semester freshman students will be accepted for guaranteed admittance into the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. To be eligible for consideration as a freshman admit, students must:
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3. 5 or better
English Language Proficiency:
Duolingo: 105 overall score
IELTS: 6.5 overall band score
TOEFL iBT: 79 sum of highest section scores
Pearson PTE: 56 overall score
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Saginaw Valley State University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
