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Application Instructions

Deadlines: The priority deadline is Feb. 1.

Submit all materials to:

St. Catherine University
Graduate Admission, #4027
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure her or his application is completed by the application deadline. Any applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application

Complete all sections of the application form. You may submit the online form, or request that a paper application be mailed to you.

Application Fee

Submit a $35 non-refundable application fee; make check or money order payable to St. Catherine University. This fee is waived for St. Catherine's current students and alumnae.

Personal Statement

Prepare a personal essay that demonstrates written communication skills and clarifies your purpose in pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy. Do not exceed one typed, double-spaced page for each topic. Handwritten essays will not be accepted. Please address the following topics in your statement:

  1. State your goals and objectives for obtaining a graduate degree in occupational therapy, including a brief rationale.
  2. Critically analyze your education and/or professional experiences in terms of one of the following:
    • opportunities/experiences that required problem solving;
    • participation in leadership experiences; or
    • opportunities/experiences that required risk taking.

Personal statements should be mailed to the Office of Graduate Admission at the address listed above. Applicants who wish to submit their statements via e-mail should send the completed attachment to: graduate_study@stkate.edu (Subject line should read: MAOT Personal Statement). Please include your full name at the top of the statement.

Resume

Submit a current resume highlighting professional and volunteer experiences. Applicants who wish to submit their resumes via e-mail should send the completed attachment to: graduate_study@stkate.edu (Subject line should read: MAOT Resume). Handwritten resumes will not be accepted.

In addition to the Healthcare work and volunteer information we request on our application form, we would also like to have similar information on your other work and volunteer experience outside of healthcare. Please include the following information on your resume:

Facility Name and Location
Facility Type
Position Title
Supervisor
Phone Number
Dates, Number of Hours per week (if volunteer)
Five Primary Responsibilities and percent of time devoted to each
Age Range and Disabilities of Clients (if applicable)

Recommendations

Three MAOT recommendation forms must be completed by individuals who can predict your ability to satisfactorily pursue graduate studies. One recommendation must be from a healthcare, special education or social services professional who can evaluate your relevant experiences. The other two recommendations may be from people who can verify employment, volunteer or academic experiences. At least 25 hours of contact in a given volunteer/work experience are required before seeking a reference from the supervisor of the experience. Click here to download the Recommendation Form. These are confidential recommendations and must be sent directly from the references to the Office of Graduate Admission at the address listed above. Original documents must be sent to our office. Applicants who wish to view a copy of the completed forms are responsible for making the appropriate arrangements with their references.

Transcripts

Official transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution attended, even if courses are recorded on another transcript and regardless of the number of credits earned. Transcripts should be mailed directly from the Registrar of each institution to the Office of Graduate Admission at St. Catherine University.

TOEFL / MELAB Scores
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 600 or better on the paper and pencil test, 100 on the iBT or 250 on the computerized test, or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a score of 90 or better. This requirement is waived for students who have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the United States.

Credential Evaluation

Applicants with a college or university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Education Services, as well as original transcripts and official translations of all documents not in English. All costs related to document translation and evaluation are the applicant's responsibility.

International Application

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must submit an International Student Application and Certification of Finances, in addition to the MAOT program application. No additional application fee is required.

Entry-level applicants only

Applicants must have a minimum of three supporting courses completed (with credits and grades noted on transcripts) at the time of application. ALL supporting courses must be completed prior to the beginning of fall courses.

Post-professional applicants only:

  • Provide evidence of (or eligibility for) professional certification as a registered occupational therapist.
  • Submit a current résumé summarizing professional experiences. Handwritten résumés will not be accepted.
  • Complete a statistics course prior to the beginning of fall courses.

Fulfillment of the admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Each application that has been completed with the items listed above and received by St. Catherine will be considered by the Admission Committee. No credentials will be returned to the applicant.