Admissions
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Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 OR a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours before matriculation into program.
- Proof of initial NBCOT certification
- One year experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant: 1500 hours/avg 30 hours per week.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in each required prerequisite course (short refresher course may be recommended if courses were taken more than five years ago)
Completion of all listed prerequisites is required prior to starting the program.
Advanced Placement and Application Timing
The MOT program does not allow advanced placement. All prospective students must apply through the OTCAS system, with applications opening no earlier than late July of the year prior to the intended start date.
Application Materials
- Completed OTCAS application
You will submit all application materials within your OTCAS application. These materials will include:
- Official transcripts* from bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume or CV detailing education, employment, volunteer service, and scholarly activity
- Three letters of recommendation from an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, academic instructor, healthcare professional OR employer/supervisor
- Written Essay** (These prompts will be available in your CAS application as well.)
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- Please discuss how your background and experiences prepare you to meet the mission of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
- Outline three professional long-term career goals and describe how you plan to use your degree to achieve these goals
- Discuss the importance of diversity and inclusivity in healthcare. How do you plan to use your education to foster these values in your professional practice?
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*You must request official transcripts from your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts should be sent directly to OTCAS. Any transcripts emailed from the applicant will be considered unofficial.
Student Responsibilities
Applicants will acknowledge that if accepted into the program, they will need direct and regular access to high-speed internet to participate in instruction delivered through a learning management system, synchronous video conferencing, chats, examinations, RMU web events, etc.
Applicants will acknowledge that if accepted into the program, they must travel to RMU’s campus in Provo, Utah, and be in person for three 5-day visits over the three didactic semesters for immersive learning to educate and train students to become occupational therapists.
Applicants will acknowledge that if accepted, students may also have to travel for their fieldwork, but the fieldwork coordinator will work with the student to get a placement as close to their geographical location as possible.
Applicants acknowledge that funding for travel and accommodations is the student’s responsibility.
Other Requirements
Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Admitted students of the MOT program will receive vaccination forms regarding required vaccinations. Not all vaccinations or proof of immunity are required at the beginning of the program, but many are. The University allows for vaccination exemptions and more information about the University’s position on vaccination as well as information regarding exemption can be reviewed here.
The MOT program requires the following vaccinations and testing (these are subject to change depending on public health concerns):
- Hepatitis B (vaccination and titer required)
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination or titers)
- Varicella (vaccination or titer)
- Tdap (booster for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
- Meningococcal
- COVID-19
- Annual Influenza
- Tuberculosis testing (PPD or Quantiferon)
Tech Requirements
Technology Requirements
Background and Purpose
The healthcare industry is heavily reliant on technology and providers who are proficient in utilizing technology. As a result, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions requires extensive utilization of electronic devices for its programs. The purpose of this document is to define minimum technology requirements for students to ensure they are equipped with the hardware and software necessary to facilitate their participation and success in all facets of their education.
Laptop Computer
Operating System (OS)
- For PC: Windows 11
For Mac: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or higher
Specifications
- Processor: Apple – M1 Chip or better. Windows – Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better
- Memory/RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16GB recommended
- Storage: 256 GB Flash Solid-State Drive
- Display: 13 inches or larger (retina display 12-inch is acceptable)
- WiFi Connectivity: 802.11ac minimum (WiFi 5 or 6 recommended)
- Camera: High resolution (720p or better), internal or external
Note: Due to incompatibility with various software platforms and applications used at RMU, iPads and Chromebooks are not officially supported and thus are not acceptable replacements for a laptop, even if they meet or exceed the above specifications.
Buying Recommendations
PC laptops that adhere to the required specifications above include:
Apple offers educational discounts for students. Make sure to shop via their Education Store to receive the discount. Models adhering to the above specifications are:
Required Software
Your computer must have these systems installed:
- Adobe PDF Reader
- An anti-virus program.
- If you don’t already have one installed, we recommend Microsoft Defender (Windows) or Sophos Home (macOS)
Note: You should have only ONE anti-virus program installed; multiple installations can be troublesome.
High Speed Internet
- The connection should be a Cable/DSL broadband connection or better. We recommend having a minimum of 25 mbps download and 5 mbps upload speed. You can check your download and upload speeds at Speedtest.
- Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be reliable. Please note that wireless connections can be unstable; wired Ethernet connections should be used whenever possible. If the speed of your connection is inadequate, contact your ISP to upgrade to a higher-level service.
Internet Browser
- Due to its integration with Microsoft, we recommend Microsoft Edge.
- We also recommend that you have the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browser available, as a backup.
Note: The Safari Browser (macOS) is incompatible with some of the services used by RMU and is thus not recommended.
Programs Not Using These Requirements
The above requirements are applicable to new students in all RMU programs except for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) and OPTOMETRY programs. Check out the PA and Optometry program technology policies for reference.
LAST UPDATED: Sep. 2026.
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Prerequisite Performance
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Application Process
Step 1:
Complete an application using Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
Step 2:
Once submitted and verified by CAS, applicants will be reviewed by the program-specific Admissions Selection Committee.
Step 3:
Following review of your application, the program will release an admission decision.
Step 4:
If accepted, you’ll need to review and sign the enrollment agreement and submit an enrollment deposit in order for the Admissions office to process your enrollment.