Admission to ACC does not guarantee acceptance to the OTA program. The selection process begins as follows:
- A committee of 2-3 faculty members will review completed applications.
- A GPA of 2.5 or above in applicable courses is required(see degree plan)
- All related information must be postmarked no later than March 31 in order to be considered for the admissions process. This includes:
- Completed OTA application
- Completed written essay
- Official and unofficial transcripts
- Completed observation/volunteer record
- Three professional references
- Verification of a completed information session
- Completed immunization record
- Any additional items requested.
Criteria for Selection
- *Prerequisite GPA: 42.5%
- References: 22.5%
- Essay: 12.5%
- Observation/volunteer hours: 12.5%
- Information Session: 10%
- Bonus Points (up to 5 bonus points available for completion of program co-requisite courses completed with a “C” or better)
*Prerequisite GPA is calculated based on the information that is on file with the department on March 31. Late or missing transcripts may impact your ranking.
Applicable courses which are in progress at the time of application reviews will not be considered in the GPA calculation or bonus point category.
Final Selection and Notification
Each applicant should be aware of his/her status by the end of May. Applicants will receive one of the following letters:
- ACCEPTANCE: If you are conditionally accepted, please note that you are to respond in writing as to whether you will accept your position in the program or not. Students may hand deliver, fax, email, or send letters by registered mail. Failure to respond will result in your position being filled by an alternate applicant.
All conditionally selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a Criminal Background Check within 30 days of notification of selection prior to Fall Registration. Once the department has been notified that the criminal background check has been successfully passed, applicants will receive an email notification which will indicate that the student is eligible to register for OTA program courses. Until this notification is received, applicants will not be permitted to enroll in any OTA program course. All selected applicants will be required to attend an orientation session in the summer.
- ALTERNATE: If you are selected as an alternate and wish to know your alternate position or if you would like to be advised for application the following year, you may contact the OTA department chair.
REJECTION: If you are not selected for the OTA program and would like advising for application the following year, you may contact the Department Chair.
