Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Details
Application Update
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program has two open application periods each year:
Fall 2025 application:
- opens 12:00 am August 22, 2025
- closes 11:59 pm October 22, 2025
A new cohort is enrolled once per year each January.
Information Sessions
Start your journey to an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree by attending an information meeting. The information meetings for the 2025–2026 school year will be conducted via Zoom.
Request to Attend Form
Prospective students need to fill out the Request to Attend an Informational Meeting to get an access code for the meeting. Please complete the form by 5:00 pm one day prior to the meeting in order to receive an email with the access code for the meeting.
Students will learn about:
- program prerequisites
- the enrollment process
- required academic and clinical coursework
- the licensing process
- the employment outlook for OTAs
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Zoom |
| October 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Zoom |
Although not required, video login is preferred to help you follow the meeting topics more easily.
Apply to the Program
Find out more about the requirements and process for applying to the OTA program:
Staff
Clerk III: Mohammad Ahmadi
Phone: (916) 558-2271
EHP Outreach Specialist
Shannon Rodrian
EHP Application Assistance
Accredited By
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 652-6611