Description

The Pre-Occupational Therapy Pathway at UT Austin provides students with a comprehensive guide and resources to prepare for admission to occupational therapy schools. It includes academic advising, application support, and opportunities for gaining relevant experience in the field.

Course Curriculum

The pathway includes a structured timeline across four years: First & Second Year: Download the Pre-Occupational Therapy Guide. Subscribe to HPOInfo emails. Meet with a pre-health professions coach. Declare a major by the second year. Engage in extracurricular activities (e.g., volunteering, shadowing). Attend the Health Professions Fair annually. Health Professions Office +13 Health Professions Office +13 Health Professions Office +13 Health Professions Office +13 Health Professions Office +13 Health Professions Office +13 Third Year: Complete all pre-occupational therapy requirements by May. Prepare for and take the GRE. Research and decide on occupational therapy schools to apply to. Request faculty evaluations (two from science faculty recommended). Submit primary and secondary applications in the summer. Health Professions Office +11 Health Professions Office +11 Health Professions Office +11 Fourth Year: Participate in interviews during late fall and early spring. Receive acceptance notifications in the spring. Complete UT Austin degree requirements. Continue in pre-occupational therapy activities to strengthen applications if needed.

Trainer Expertise

Occupational Therapist

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