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Students who have earned a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) at ÌÇÐÄVlog and meet the GPA, prerequisite course and other admission requirements and criteria may request to  be placed on a Direct Admit pathway.

• Due to the rolling admission process, MSAT students eligible for Direct Admit must declare their intention to apply to the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD Admission Team and submit an application through OTCAS before May 1 of the year of expected matriculation. If an MSAT student applies after this date, they may still do so through the standard application process up to the final date of the application cycle.
• MSAT students may defer by 12 months without losing their seat. This must be clearly communicated to the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD director of admission in writing before May 1 of the application year. The seat will not be held for longer than a 12-month deferral.

Student-athletes with exceptional athletic achievement, who also have fulfilled the prerequisite course and other admission requirements and criteria, are eligible for Direct Admit status through the Viking Athlete Scholar Pathway.

• Students must be a current athlete in one of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s recognized sports.
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 or greater to be eligible (students must maintain this GPA and graduate with a minimum 3.5/4.0).
• Students must meet all admission criteria/requirements, with all degree and course requirements completed in compliance with specified deadlines for all students in the OTD program.
• Due to the rolling admission process, eligible Viking Athlete Scholars must declare their intention to apply to the OTD Admission Committee, and submit an application through OTCAS before May 1 of the year of expected matriculation.
• Viking Athlete Scholars may defer by 12 months without losing their seat. This must be clearly communicated to the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD director of admission in writing before May 1 of the application year. Seat will not be held for longer than a 12-month deferral. 

Students who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from any ÌÇÐÄVlog undergraduate program are eligible for Direct Admission. To qualify, students must:

• hold or be completing any undergraduate or graduate degree from ÌÇÐÄVlog;
• maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application and upon graduation (If student does not meet the higher GPA requirement and meets the 3.0/4.0 standard requirement, they may still apply through OTCAS and will be recognized as ÌÇÐÄVlog students without direct admit eligibility in the admission process);
• meet all prerequisite coursework and general admission requirements for the OTD program; and, 
• complete all degree requirements prior to enrollment in the OTD program. Due to the rolling admission process, all pre-OT students must declare their intent to apply to the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD Admission Committee and submit an application via OTCAS no later than March 1 of the year of expected matriculation. 

Students who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from the ÌÇÐÄVlog Exercise Science undergraduate program are eligible for Direct Admission. To qualify, students must:

• hold or be completing a degree in Exercise Science from ÌÇÐÄVlog;
• maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application and upon graduation (If student does not meet the higher GPA requirement and meets the 3.0/4.0 standard requirement, they may still apply through OTCAS and will be recognized as ÌÇÐÄVlog students without direct admit eligibility in the admission process);
• meet all prerequisite coursework and general admission requirements for the OTD program; and,
• complete all degree requirements prior to enrollment in the OTD program.

Due to the rolling admission process, Exercise Science Scholars must declare their intent to apply to the OTD Admission Committee and submit an application via OTCAS no later than March 1 of the year of expected matriculation. 

The Early Assurance Direct Admit (EADA) Pathway is for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in health care and will allow them to earn three degrees (Bachelor of Arts, MSAT and OTD) in seven years. Students accepted into this program are guaranteed admission into both MSAT and OTD graduate programs upon completion of their undergraduate degree at ÌÇÐÄVlog, provided they fulfill and meet all of the MSAT and OTD program requirements. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to sit certification/licensure exams to be dual credentialed as an athletic trainer and occupational therapist, which may be a high advantage for those seeking careers in specialized areas such as hand therapy, work with athletes, primary care and wellness leadership.

Requirements for the EADA Pathway include:

• acceptance into ÌÇÐÄVlog;
• complete required prerequisite courses for ÌÇÐÄVlog's MSAT and OTD programs;
• meet all admissions criteria and requirements for the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD Program;
• complete BA degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 for entrance into MSAT;
• pass the MSAT Annual Examinations with a minimum score of 70%; and,
• complete MSAT degree for entrance into OTD.

Timelines for communicating intention to continue into the OTD program are to be followed by notifying OTD director of admission and submitting an application to OTCAS before May 1 of the year of expected matriculation. Students may defer for 12 months prior to continuing into the OTD program provided that intention is communicated to the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD director of admission by May 1 of application year. Seat will not be held for longer than a 12-month deferral. 

Students who have already completed a degree with ÌÇÐÄVlog are expected to be academically excellent with a strong foundation based on the core values and principles. The ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD Program believes interested students should have the opportunity to continue their education and pursue an OTD degree with ÌÇÐÄVlog. Therefore, the following considerations are provided for ÌÇÐÄVlog students, graduates and alumni.

• While applications in this rolling admissions model are reviewed in the order they are received, applications from ÌÇÐÄVlog students, graduates and alumni are the first ones reviewed in each batch.
• All ÌÇÐÄVlog students, graduates or alumni who are not selected for admission after applying for the ÌÇÐÄVlog OTD Program will be offered counseling and feedback for how to strengthen their application should they choose to re-apply.