OTA to MOT Bridge Program

Complete the prerequisite courses.
Confirm that you have met the program criteria. See Admission Requirements.
Complete supplemental items to be uploaded in the application portal.
- Twenty (20) hours of observation of occupational therapy sessions performed by an OTR or a COTA. The applicant may choose to spread the hours out over different facilities or to perform all 20 hours at one facility. Documentation of observations and signature verification must be completed as described on the observation verification form. A separate verification form is needed for each day of observations. Observations completed more than two years prior to application date WILL NOT be accepted. Use observation verification form to document observations.
- A one-page narrative statement. Include why you want to become an OT. Discuss any work, volunteer, and/or life experiences that you believe will contribute your success in the OTD program. Include your plans upon completion of the OTD program.
- Provide three references who will submit letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic)
- A video submission - Follow the Application Video Submission Requirements below.
- Participate in a group interview - See information related to the group interview below.
Complete the Graduate School application via the Apply Now link.
Submit an application fee of $55.00 for the OTD Program through the Graduate School application portal. (Note: This is separate from the $40 Graduate School application fee for a total of $95.)

Video Submission requirements

Your preparation and presentation in your video should reflect professionalism consistent with a face-to-face interview.

The video should be between 3-5 minutes.

Within the video, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about yourself. Following your introduction, discuss your responses to the questions below.

What brought you into the field of occupational therapy (OT)?

Which areas of OT practice are you currently interested in?

What personal characteristics do you possess that will help you be successful in the program and would be beneficial in your role as an OT?

Upload your video to YouTube and email the link to Patti Calk (calk@ulm.edu) and Carolyn Murphy (cmurphy@ulm.edu) and request a verification email that it was received.

Group Interview

The interview session provides the admission committee with an opportunity to learn more about applicants and their interests, to observe the applicant’s communication skills and to assess their ability to participate and interact in a group setting.

In the interview, 4-6 applicants will engage in small group discussion and a problem-solving task. Each applicant will have time to respond to all questions.

A link to signup for the group interview will be available here. Check back later.

An email with the Zoom link will be sent to each qualified applicant. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the Zoom app ahead of time so that they are prepared at the time of the interview.