Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Admission

Admission Requirements

Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university and wish to pursue a profession in occupational therapy are encouraged to apply to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at LVC. Students nearing the completion of a bachelor’s degree are also encouraged to apply.

The program begins each year in mid-May. Seats in the cohort are limited. Application reviews and admissions interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Details on the May 2028 Cohort Application Cycle can be found below.

Although admission decisions are holistic, we strongly consider academic performance, which includes:

• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Completion of all pre-requisite coursework (within the last 7 years) with a minimum grade of a B- or better to include:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Statistics
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapist. Exposure may be gained through observation, employment, volunteer experiences, informational interviews, or other relevant experiences. A specific number of occupational therapy observation hours is not required.

Application Requirements

Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university will be considered for admission pending a review of the following requirements:

• Completed Lebanon Valley College graduate online application or Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) application
• An official transcript from all undergraduate colleges or universities attended showing a minimum college GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale); any applicants not meeting this standard will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Secure, electronic delivery of official transcripts to graduateadmission@lvc.edu is recommended.
  • If sending paper copies, official transcripts should be signed and sealed by the issuing school and mailed to the Graduate Admission Office.
  • Institutions outside of the United States must be recognized as a degree-granting institution in its home country. A course-by-course evaluation of all foreign university transcripts by an independent service based in the United States is required. World Education Services (WES) and SpanTran Evaluation Services are two suggested evaluators. Please have your official evaluation sent directly to Lebanon Valley College.
• A personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in occupational therapy, understanding of the profession, relevant experiences, and reasons for pursuing occupational therapy as a career.
• A current professional résumé.
• 2 professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for graduate study (e.g., professors, supervisors, or colleagues in a relevant field).
  • References will be asked to complete an online reference form provided by LVC. Separate letters of recommendation are not required.
• GRE scores are not required, but applicants may—at their option—submit them for consideration.

The most qualified applicants, based on a review of the above admission standards, will be invited for a personal interview; a final admission decision will be made after the interview.

Application materials can be uploaded in the Graduate Application Portal, submitted to graduateadmission@lvc.edu, or mailed to:

Graduate Admissions
Lebanon Valley College
101 North College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003