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OTA Application

Applications for the Occupational Therapy Assistant 2026-2027 program year received AFTER the February 15 application date will be accepted but marked as late applications. Applications submitted after February 15 may be considered for 2026-2027 if space is available; otherwise, those applications will be considered for admission for the 2027-2028 academic year.

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Enter the entry year you are applying for ie., 2022, 2023 etc. Southwest OTA accepts students beginning each fall term.
Name*
Address*
Please provide your mailing address here, and verify that your mailing address is correct in the Student Information System. Complete a “Change of Address Form” in the Admissions Office if the SIS address is incorrect.
7 digit EmplID
Domicile*
Select the county or jurisdiction in which you have lived during the last consecutive 12 months?
Please list all colleges previously attended, last year attended, and academic standing. (Good standing, probation, suspended or dismissed)
High School or GED Transcripts*
I have previously submitted official high school/home school/GED transcripts to SWCC Admissions. (Official transcripts are required by the February 15th deadline.)
College Transcripts*
I have previously submitted official college transcripts to SWCC Admissions. (Official transcripts are required by the February 15th deadline.)
Prerequisites must be completed by the March 15 application deadline. Transcripts verifying grades/GPA must be submitted to Admissions.
Chemistry*
I have completed high school level chemistry (or CHM 05 or CHM 111 or BIO 141/142) with lab with an earned grade of “C” or better.
Biology*
I have completed high school level biology (or BIO 20 or BIO 101 or BIO 141/142) with lab with an earned grade of “C” or better.
Math*
I have demonstrated competency in Math (proficiency in Math Modules MTE 1-6 or completion of MTH 151 or higher) via VPT scores or means and measures identified in Multiple Measures Placement Policy.
English*
I have demonstrated competency in English (place into ENG 111 or completion of ENG 111) via VPT scores or means and measures identified in Multiple Measures Placement Policy.
GPA*
I have an earned cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. (Based on last school attended whether HS or college, with at least 12 credits completed.)
Acknowledgement of Reciprocity Statement: Pursuant to United States Department of Education (US DOE) regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Southwest Virginia Community College Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program provides the following information for all prospective and current students:
  • The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Southwest Virginia Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is 301-652-AOTA. ACOTE can be found online at www.acoteonline.org.
  • Upon graduation, students will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
  • In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction could affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
  • SWCC is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • LICENSURE RECIPROCITY
Consent*
I request that my name be placed in consideration for admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program for the academic year.
  • I understand that I must submit my completed OTA Job Shadowing Form to the Program Director.
  • I understand that I must submit an application/reapply for each year I wish to be considered.
  • I understand that I must complete (with a grade of “C” or better) all prerequisites and I must meet all admission requirements in order to be eligible for consideration.
  • I have read and understand the residency requirements as well as the Occupational Therapy Assistant Application Process information.
  • I understand that first priority for acceptance will be given to applicants who reside within the service region of SWCC. Secondary priority will be given to Virginia residents outside of those counties, and then out-of-state applicants
  • I also understand that if I do not have all required documents submitted with this application and have all requirements met by the deadlines specified, processing of my OTA application will be suspended.
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