Occupational Therapy

Congratulations on your admission for Summer 2019! The following is a list of “next steps” you must complete to finalize your matriculation as well as pertinent information for planning your academic program. Please note the important points of contact found on this page. 

Deposit

Log in to your secure status page to complete the reply form and pay your deposit. 

Health & Wellness Requirements

• By April 23: Submit a certificate of completed physical examination that indicates you are capable of completing the educational program, including clinical rotations, to the Department of Occupational Therapy.
• By May 15: Complete mandatory health forms found on www.lemoyne.edu/wellness and send directly to the Wellness Center for Health & Wellness. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAINTAIN A COPY OF ALL HEALTH RECORDS SUBMITTED TO THE WELLNESS CENTER FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS AS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEM TO VARIOUS FIELDWORK SETTINGS THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME IN THE PROGRAM.
• Before Orientation on May 23: Provide proof of current CPR certification to the Department of Occupational Therapy. This certification MUST include First Aid/CPR and AED training for both adults and children (pediatrics). Online courses will not be accepted.
• All students are required to have health insurance for the duration of the program and must provide proof to the Department of Occupational Therapy upon entrance to the program and in the following August.

Final Academic Documents

• By May 20: Have your final official transcript sent electronically or by mail to the Office of Graduate Admission from the institution where you earned a bachelor’s degree. Be sure the transcript includes the date the degree was conferred. If you earned your bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College, we will acquire the transcript for you.
• By May 20: Have an official transcript for any outstanding prerequisite courses sent electronically or by mail to the Office of Graduate Admission. 

Resources for Financial Assistance

• To learn about sources for funding and FAFSA application instructions and deadlines, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Relocating or Moving?

• Update us on changes in contact information if you are relocating to Syracuse or moving within the area by emailing ot@lemoyne.edu.

Background Check

There is no required background check to enter the program but you may be subject to a background check during the program by a fieldwork and/or clinical site. You should also be aware that unfavorable information that may be found in the course of a criminal background check may impact your ability to sit for the board certification exam and apply for licensure as an occupational therapist upon completion of Le Moyne’s MSOT program.

After You Deposit: Preparation for Your Academic Program

Program Start Dates

• Orientation: Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, 2019
  Parking details and ID cards will be taken care of at this time.
• First Day of Class: Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Planning Ahead

The following includes important information and resources for a smooth and successful transition as a Le Moyne College graduate student in the OT program.

• Housing Options 
  For those of you who may not be aware, the Department of Occupational Therapy at Le Moyne College is located in the heart of Hanover Square in Downtown Syracuse approximately 3.5 miles from Le Moyne's main campus. This location offers the opportunity for students in the OT program to be immersed in the local culture and community of Syracuse. The program uses the community surrounding our building to provide experiential learning opportunities for students through the MSOT curriculum.
  Some students who enroll in our program further immerse themselves by living in the downtown area with a consistent offering of culture, while others choose the quiet and convenience of the suburbs. One great resource shared with us by previous students is the Downtown Committee of Syracuse website. Here you will find information about apartments that are convenient to the downtown location of the OT building. For those who may be looking to offset their housing expenses, we encourage you to see where your fellow classmates are going to be living so you can find roommates!
  
• Communicate with Classmates
  We imagine you are anxious to connect with the other members of your cohort who will be alongside you as you experience the journey toward becoming an occupational therapist! Students in your cohort will come from all over the United States and possibly from other countries each bringing their own unique personality and perspective. The relationships you develop during your time in the OT program here at Le Moyne will last far beyond these two years and well into your professional careers. We encourage you to start developing these relationships as soon as you deposit!
  In order for you to communicate with your fellow classmates who have also deposited, we will need permission from you to share your email. Please send occupationaltherapy@lemoyne.edu an email with your consent to allow us to share your email information with the class. Once we get permission, we will share with you a Google Doc (just like we did during your interview) with a list of your classmates' emails. Please note that we are still accepting students and will add new students as they deposit.
  
• OT Course Schedule (available mid-Spring semester)
• OT Program Academic Calendar (different from the general Le Moyne College academic calendar; available mid-Spring semester) 
• Textbook List (available mid-Spring semester)
• Dress Code for Anatomy Lab
  For the anatomy lab, you will need to wear hospital scrubs and closed-toe shoes, preferably sneakers. 
• Orientation Schedule (available in mid-April)