WVU Division of Occupational Therapy to host information sessions and open house
The WVU Division of Occupational Therapy invites prospective students to learn more about their programs at a series of information sessions as well as an open house this fall semester.
Information session dates:
- Thursday, August 29 at 5 p.m. ET in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202
- Monday, September 9 at 5 p.m. ET via Zoom
- Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. ET in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202
- Wednesday, December 4 at 6 p.m. ET via Zoom
Open house date:
- Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m. ET in the OT Lab – HSC-S 1202
Sessions are intended for college students planning to apply to the Master of Occupational Therapy program or the Occupational Therapy Doctorate. Sessions will also appeal to all college-level students interested in exploring the degrees or the admissions process for applying.
During the information sessions, prospective students will learn about occupational therapy career opportunities, admission requirements and the application process. For virtual sessions, the Zoom link will be sent via email one day prior to the event.
During the open house, students will have the opportunity to tour the facilities, participate in hands-on learning stations and meet current students.
To register for a session, visit medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/ot/schedule-a-visit/.
About WVU Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy students at WVU receive the benefits of hands-on classroom, community and clinical experiences that prepare them to practice in the exciting rehabilitation field of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapists help people function in all of their environments including home, work, school and community through the use of therapeutic everyday activities. In addition, occupational therapists address the physical, psychological and cognitive aspects of their well-being through patient engagement.
As part of the School of Medicine, occupational therapy students have access to an abundance of inter-professional learning activities as well as educational resources that include:
- Cutting-edge acute care simulation lab
- Anatomy lab cadaver dissection
- Faculty practice clinic
- Current tools for assessment and intervention