Application Process

Health Sciences Application Process

Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to a Health Sciences program. ALL Health Sciences program applicants must:

1. Enroll in ACC and begin taking relevant program prerequisites
2. Follow the admission steps for the Health Sciences program you prefer.
3. Collect the required documentation and/or complete all immunizations before applying for program admission.
4. Submit your program application (a criminal background check may be required; to be submitted when requested by the department)

 

OTA Application Checklist

New students are accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program in the fall semester. New applications are accepted between September 1 and March 31 each year.

Note: Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to any Health Sciences program.

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Step 1

Apply to ACC.

Step 2

Obtain the OTA program Application.  All application forms may be downloaded here .

To request a printed OTA application packet, contact Tamala Tatum at (512) 223-5935 or visit the Eastview Campus:

3401 Webberville Road

Austin, Texas 78702

Office 9306

The application should be completed in black ink or typed. Professional licenses and/or certifications listed should be relevant to occupational therapy.

The essay addressed at the bottom of page two is critical. It may be typed and should be limited to 300 words. This essay should be stapled to the application. 

Be sure to date and sign the application.  Incomplete applications may be rejected, or at minimum will delay the admissions process.

(The Applicant Data Record is optional. However, several of our accreditation agencies require that this data be collected and analyzed for statistical reasons. Your cooperation in completing this form is greatly appreciated. This form will be removed from your application packet upon receipt and kept separate from your application file.)

Step 3

Fulfill all immunization requirements (some immunizations can take six months to complete).  A completed immunization form is due at the time you apply for program admission.

Step 4
Attend an Information Session .  Print and sign the verification page at the end of the session.  Include this form with the program application.

Step 5

Applicants must complete at least 20 hours of observation/volunteer experience within an occupational therapy practice setting to be considered for admission to the OTA program.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange this experience.  Occupational Therapy practice settings include, but are not limited to, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and rehabilitation centers.

The hours may be divided between facilities in whatever method the applicant chooses and must be completed within two years of the date in which the application is submitted.

This experience must be documented on the reference forms provided. A licensed OTR or COTA must complete each form.

Step 6

Submit three professional references using the ACC Occupational Therapy Assistant Reference Forms. 

At least one reference must be submitted by an OTR or COTA with whom you have completed the mandatory observation/volunteer hours (see Step 5 above).

The remaining two professional references should be submitted by individuals who have prior work or education related experience with you (i.e., previous employers, supervisors, instructors, etc.). 

Please note that all reference forms submitted will be used in calculating your admission score. 

Step 7

Submit official transcripts of previous educational experience to:

Austin Community College

3401 Webberville Road

 Austin, Texas 78702

Attention:  OTA Department – Melanie Reyes

and

Submit an unofficial copy of all transcripts with the OTA application.

If a specific transcript does not include courses applicable to the OTA degree plan, it does not need to be submitted; but it should be listed on the applicant checklist with a notation that it is not relevant. If a degree was awarded by this institution, it should be noted. Any applicant that has attended Austin Community College and has had previous transcripts evaluated by the College's Admissions and Records office may submit a copy of the evaluation documents in lieu of the official transcript for that institution. Transcripts will be reviewed by the OTA faculty for verification of all prerequisite courses. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology will only be considered for admissions if completed within the previous five years.

Step 8

Complete the application checklist and include it with the OTA application.  This form is essential for communication with the Admissions Committee. It will also assist the applicant in assuring that all components of the application are complete and included in the submitted packet.

Step 9
Completed applications and all required supplemental materials must be postmarked no later than March 31 for consideration.   Applications submitted after March 31 may be considered on space available basis until the class is filled, based on the number of applications received.

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