Pre-OT for Undergraduates
Belmont University offers a fellowship program for undergraduates who attend Belmont University and are considering a career in Occupational Therapy.
The Pre-OT Fellows Program at Belmont offers incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Belmont students individualized Pre-OT advising with the occupational therapy faculty, and, upon successful completion of the Pre-OT Fellows Program, guaranteed admission to Belmont's School of Occupational Therapy.
Pre-OT Fellows Program Requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, a student must have:
- High school cumulative GPA and core GPA of 3.5 or higher for incoming freshmen
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for transfer students and current Belmont students
- Strong college preparatory curriculum for incoming freshmen, including 4 years of math and at least 3 years of science
- ACT of 28 or higher or SAT of 1260 or higher
- Application to the Pre-OT Fellows Program (see link below)
- Demonstration of an understanding of the field and commitment to Occupational Therapy as a career in application essays
- Demonstrated interest in field of Occupational Therapy through volunteering, internships, etc. is strongly encouraged
- All other factors for admission to Belmont University
Pre-OT Fellows Program Application (PDF)
Benefits of the Pre-OT Fellowship
- Guaranteed admission to the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program
- Individualized advising by Pre-Health Professions Advisor and Occupational Therapy faculty member
Progression Requirements
- Maintain 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA on all Occupational Therapy prerequisite courses
- Meet once a semester with Occupational Therapy faculty member and Pre-Health Professions Advisor
- Participate in a minimum of 50 hours of observation in a variety of clinical settings to include acute hospital, rehabilitation clinics, home health, nursing, and/or schools (minimum of two categories)
- Complete an application for admission to the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree program (application fee is waived)
Request More Information
For more information on the Pre-OT Fellows Program and undergraduate admission to Belmont University, contact Belmont University's Office of Admissions at (615) 460-6785.
Maren Bishop, Admissions Assistant for the College of Health Sciences and Nursing, will be happy to answer any questions about our program, admission requirements, and admission processes. She can be contacted at (615) 460-6120 or bishopm@mail.belmont.edu. You may also contact the School of Occupational Therapy at (615) 460-6700.
