The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s MSOT Program believes in recruiting a diverse student population who, upon graduation, will be equipped to meet the health needs of the surrounding community and contribute as leaders in the profession. Consistent with UNCP’s mission, the MSOT program is committed to recruiting a distinctly diverse student population who embrace differences and can appreciate the values, roles, routines, and daily living tasks of all people.
Information for Applicants for the Fall 2024 Start date:
Admissions cycle opens January 2, 2024 on OTCAS and closes on April 30, 2024
Admissions Contact:
grad@uncp.edu or 910.521.6271
All applications to the MSOT program at the University of North Carolina Pembroke should be submitted to the Graduate School admission website. The application must include the following:
- Complete the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) Application
- Submit a web-based graduate application and fee through UNCP Graduate School
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended documenting successful completion of all prerequisite coursework.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from the most recent degree transcript.
- Complete observation hours:
To meet the observation hour criteria, you have two choices:- OTCAS Learning Activity: Fulfill the requirement by engaging in the OTCAS learning activity in the UNC Pembroke portion of the application. This involves watching videos and responding to questions. You will also sign an attestation that you viewed the video links and completed the responses to the questions.
- Face-to-Face Observation: Document at least 20 hours of in-person observation, shadowing occupational therapy practitioners in various settings. This should be documented in your general OTCAS application.
- Letters of Recommendation (Part of the OTCAS application process)
Personal Essay
No essay is required however, a personal statement on the OTCAS is required.
Personal Resume
A personal resume is required to be uploaded on the OTCAS portal.
Note: A criminal history background check is required for all students in the MSOT program and will be conducted in the first semester. A positive background check may prohibit the student from progressing in the program and from becoming licensed to work in the field. Criminal background checks may be conducted annually or at the discretion of fieldwork affiliates.