Pre-Occupational Therapy

The three-day Pre-Occupational Therapy Program (PreOT) will provide participants interested in an occupational therapy career a chance to immersively explore the profession through a diverse range of voices and experiences.

2024 Dates

Session 1 (online): June 17 – 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (times subject to change)

Session 2 (online): July 8 – 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (times subject to change)

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Program Activities

Occupational Therapy Fundamentals

It can be challenging to understand the scope of practice and theory that drives the profession of occupational therapy. Participants will gain an introductory insider perspective about why the work of occupational therapists can vary so widely across a wide range of practice settings and what principles, theories, and initiatives unify the work of the profession.

Occupational Therapy in Action

Participants will have opportunities throughout the five days to engage in active learning about what occupational therapists do in practice. Students will work in teams with each other to explore activity analysis, assessments, and interventions. Strategies for active engagement will cross all five days of the program.

Occupational Therapy Professional Voices

Students will hear from a variety of occupational therapy professionals, both new and seasoned, about their work and experiences in practice. Participants will have the opportunity to hear stories from practice and ask questions such as what lead professionals into the work or what their career paths have looked like. Additionally, current occupational therapy students will share what it is like to be in an occupational therapy program.

PrOT reaffirmed my desire to work in occupational therapy, specifically helping incarcerated people reintegrate into society. Through the intersection of occupational therapy and mental health services, we can help people learn how to enhance their skill sets.

Kayla Michel
PreOT StudentSummer '20

Who Should Apply

Both programs are designed for motivated undergraduate students or high school seniors interested in applying to occupational therapy programs in the future. Eligible applicants include:

Undergraduate college students (enrolled in community college or four-year institutions)
Students who have completed their undergraduate degree
High school seniors

Program Requirements

Application deadline: May 15

Priority deadline: April 15

An online application form is required that contains questions about your personal and educational background. Additional requirements (below) can be submitted along with your online application or separately:

Personal Statement

Please provide a brief statement (maximum 500 words, 12-point font, 1 inch margins) describing yourself and explaining why you want to participate in this program.
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Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

Contact information for one recommender is required during the online application process. This person should be able to evaluate your qualification and potential for success in our program. You can choose to use a professional or academic reference. Only one recommendation is required but additional recommendations may be submitted if desired.

Recommenders will be contacted via email to submit their recommendation online. If they prefer otherwise they can email or mail a copy to the Admissions Office along with this recommendation form.
Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for evaluation purposes. Official transcripts are not required for admission but may be substituted for unofficial transcripts for admission review.

There is a $20 application fee. If you are in need of an application fee waiver, please contact admissions@kgi.edu.

Students participating in the in-person program sessions are financially responsible for their transportation, housing, and food throughout the program.

The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and staff who will thoroughly and conscientiously review each application.