黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Occupational Therapy Assistant program is CLOSED for Fall 2025. All information sessions for Fall 2025 admissions have concluded.
Fall 2025 Admission
Application Inquiries: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
Checklist: Download the Application checklist
Step 1: Attend a Mandatory Information Session
Before applying, all students must attend an Information Session to learn about admission requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, and the application process.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) & In-Person (Danvers Campus).
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Attendance: Arrive on time! Late arrivals (10+ minutes) will not be admitted and must attend
a future session. Info sessions will be recorded.
No Upcoming Sessions
Please check back in late August for information session dates and sign-up opportunities for the 2026-2027 academic year. For information or concerns about this program's info sessions, please email hpadmin@northshore.edu.
Step 2: Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Exam Requirements
- Must be taken at 黑料吃瓜网 (online TEAS exams not accepted)
- ATI TEAS Version 7 required
- Max 3 attempts per academic year (Sept 1 - Aug 31)
- Tests from other locations require an official transcript from ATI ()
Minimum TEAS Scores
Reading: 69% | Math: 63.3% | Science: 45.5% | English: 54.2%
TEAS Exam Exemption
If you hold a Bachelor of Science degree and have completed Anatomy & Physiology I & II with a C or better, the TEAS requirement is waived.
For information or concerns about the ATI TEAS Exam, please contact TEAS@northshore.edu.
Step 3: Complete the Online Application
Submit the Selective Admissions Application for the year you are applying (previous applications do not count).
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Essay (see Step 4)
- TEAS scores (if taken at 黑料吃瓜网, these will be attached automatically)
- Other supporting materials (see below)
Step 4: Write & Submit Your Essay
Upload your word-processed essay with your application. The essay should be typed, only 1 page in length and must answer all questions.
Prompt: Why do you want to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy?
- What qualities make you a strong candidate for the program?
Step 5: Submit Transcripts
All official transcripts from previous colleges/universities must be sent directly to 黑料吃瓜网. If you鈥檝e already submitted transcripts, you must send updated ones if you鈥檝e completed additional coursework.
How to Submit
- Email: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu
- Mail:
黑料吃瓜网 Admissions Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
Transfer Students
Transfer students from an accredited Occupational Therapy program must submit the following:
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- Official transcript verifying enrollment in Occupational Therapy courses within the last three years.
- Course syllabi from all previously completed Occupational Therapy courses.
Additional documents can be emailed to: SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Note: An informational meeting with the Department Chairperson may be required as part of the transfer evaluation process.
Step 6: Demonstrate Proficiency
Upload documentation to your application. Communications & Mathematics Proficiency can be demonstrated in multiple ways:
- SAT scores
- Accuplacer tests
- High school GPA
- College coursework
More on Communications Proficiency
More on Math Proficiency
Step 7: Submit High School Transcript or GED
Upload your high school transcript or GED score report. If you submitted this within the last 5 years, confirm with SelectiveAdmissions@northshore.edu.
Step 8: Submit a Resume
Upload a resume with your application highlighting your academic, extracurricular and work history along with any health and/or human service related experience.
Additional Requirements
Biology Requirement
Applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- BIO211 (grade C or higher)
- BIO101 or BIO105 (grade C or higher, no time limit)
- TEAS Science Section (50% or higher, no time limit)
- LPN Certificate (no time limit)
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (no time limit)
- Within the last 5 years:
- High School Biology (C or higher)
- CLEP test (score 50+)
- AP Biology Test (score 3+)
Accelerated Option of Study Requirements
If you are applying for the OTA Accelerated Option of Study, you must complete all six pre-admission courses by the end of Summer Session 1:
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- Composition 1 (CMP101)
- Composition 2 Elective (CMP102 鈥� CMP150)
- General Psychology (PSY102)
- Human Growth and Development (PSY204)
- Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BIO211)
- Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BIO212)
Submission Requirement
You must upload a document listing:
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- Each required course you have completed, including the completion date and academic institution.
- Any remaining course(s) you plan to take, along with the planned completion date and institution.
This ensures verification of your eligibility for the accelerated program.
Program Questions
smanthor@northshore.edu
978-762-4168
Contact Admissions
General Assistance
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Accreditation
黑料吃瓜网 is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. 黑料吃瓜网 is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
黑料吃瓜网's associate-degree-level Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the.
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
c/o American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-652-2682
Website:
ACOTE庐 accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states鈥� educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE庐 accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the webpage.