OT Admission Information

MS in OT Program Admission Requirements

All applicants are strongly urged to visit the college and meet with a representative of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Program. Candidates should call the OT Program office at 518/ 244-2267 to schedule an appointment with the program director.

There are two points of entry to the MS in Occupational Therapy Program - direct entry through Sage Graduate School for applicants who already have a bachelor's degree, or through Russell Sage College via the accelerated 3+2 program or typical 4+2 program for applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree.

Contact Information
To set up an appointment or for more information please call 518-244-2267 or send an email to sageot@sage.edu

Direct entry through Sage Graduate School

Qualified men and women who possess a baccalaureate degree and who have fulfilled the prerequisite courses for the graduate Program in Occupational Therapy may apply directly to the MS in Occupational Therapy Program through Sage Graduate School. In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to Sage Graduate School, the successful applicant to the MS in Occupational Therapy Program will demonstrate evidence of the following:

  • Submit official transcripts of all previous undergraduate or graduate study
  • Earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in undergraduate study, including OT Program prerequisite courses
  • Provide documentation of at least 20 hours of clinical observation under the supervision of an occupational therapist before beginning the professional program
  • Submit complete application by February 1 priority deadline
  • Click here to link to SGS Admission page

Entry through RSC 3+2 Accelerated or 4+2 Programs