Admission
Preadmission Status
Enrollment at Indiana University does not guarantee admission to the professional or graduate programs offered through the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. To be eligible for admission to the programs offered by the school, students must adhere to the academic regulations of the academic unit in which they are enrolled and meet school and program admission requirements as stipulated in the program sections of this bulletin. Admission to many programs is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program. On some campuses a student may be admitted as a preprofessional student in a health and rehabilitation sciences discipline; however, this status is for academic advising purposes only and in no way influences admittance into a professional program.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Program: Pre-Occupational Therapy advising services for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students is available through the School of Science Career Development Services Office, Pre-Professional Advising, Taylor Hall, UC 006A or through University College Health Professions Advisors, Taylor Hall 3rd floor. Advisors can assist student with deciding on a major and course selection to meet professional program qualifications.
Admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) Program requires completion of a bachelor’s degree and stated prerequisite courses. The M.S.O.T. program does not have a preference regarding the major area of study for the bachelor’s degree as long as prerequisite courses are completed. The minimum GPA required to apply to the MSOT program will be a 3.0 (out of a 4.0) cumulative. Applicants are required to obtain some knowledge of occupational therapy through twelve observation hours in three occupational therapy settings before submitting an application. Students are urged to apply as soon as eligible, as the admission process is competitive and selective, and program capacity is limited.
Pre-Physical Therapy Program: Pre-Physicall Therapy advising services for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students is available through the School of Science Career Development Services Office, Pre-Professional Advising, Taylor Hall, UC 006A or through University College Health Professions Advisors, Taylor Hall 3rd floor. Advisors can assist student with deciding on a major and course selection to meet professional program qualifications.
Admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Program requires completion of a bachelor’s degree and stated prerequisite courses. The D.P.T. program does not have a preference regarding the major area of study for the bachelor’s degree as long as prerequisite courses are completed. The minimum GPA required to apply to the D.P.T. program is a 3.2 (out of 4.0) cumulative average and a 3.2 in prerequisite courses. In addition to prerequisite course work, students must also have documented voluntary or paid experiences in a variety (two or more) of physical therapy settings. The supervisors of these experiences, who must be licensed physical therapists, will submit a reference form to the admissions committee. Applicants will also be required to submit a written statement of personal values. Students are urged to apply as soon as eligible, as the admission process is competitive and selective, and program capacity is limited.
Admission Policies for Graduate and Professional Programs
Prerequisite Course Work: Applicants must complete prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited college or university. Individual programs determine the specific courses and the minimum grade that must be achieved in any course (see specific program information); therefore, program-specific requirements may differ. The completion of a prerequisite course with a Pass/Fail grade must be approved by each program. Applicants should read the “Admission Policies” and “Program Descriptions” sections of this bulletin for specific entry-level requirements.
Interview: Applicants may be required to complete a personal interview. The interview may be a component of the admission decision.
Policy Changes: Policies concerning the minimum grade point average for admission consideration are subject to change. Changes for beginning first-year professional students become effective the semester following the announcement of the decision to the university counselors and other constituencies. Changes in prerequisite courses or the minimum grade required in a prerequisite course will be applied as follows for continuing students:
- Applicants who have taken the course before the change and who meet the old requirement will have satisfactorily completed the requirement.
- Applicants who have taken the course before the change and who do not meet the old requirement must complete the course under the new requirement.
- Applicants enrolled in the course at the time of the change will be permitted to meet the old requirement.
- Applicants who have not taken the course before the change will have to meet the new requirement.
Admission Procedures
- In addition to the general admission requirements for Indiana University, the program-specific sections in this bulletin must be read for admission requirements and deadlines.
- Individuals seeking admission to a professional program must submit a complete application before the program’s application deadline. See the “General Information” section of this bulletin for names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to contact for applications. Admission to the professional program is competitive; application for admission to the school does not constitute automatic admission to a program.
- All complete applications are reviewed by the program’s admission committee. The selection of a class is based on program admission criteria. All applicants receive written notification of their admission status.
- Applicants may appeal any admission decision except those relating to minimum grade point averages. Copies of the policies and procedures governing the appeals process are available on request from any of the school’s administrative offices.
- Individuals interested in being admitted to one of the school’s programs should contact the program of interest annually for an update of admission criteria.
- The program applications are revised each year. Applicants must obtain an application for the year in which they wish to apply.
- Applicants should check the current program website for submission deadlines.
- Students who have been convicted of a felony may be unable to obtain appropriate credentials to practice in some disciplines. Contact the program director for further information.
- Individuals whose names appear on the Sex Offenders List will not be allowed to pursue admission to any program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Withdrawal and Readmission: A student may be readmitted to the school after withdrawal as follows:
Temporary Withdrawal: Students in good standing who voluntarily and temporarily withdraw from a program assume temporary inactive status with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. At the time of departure, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange, in writing, a continuation agreement with the individual program director. The student is allowed to reenroll as specified in the continuation agreement. The student must meet any specific academic/clinical requirements associated with reenrollment under the continuation agreement. Students failing to reenroll as specified in the continuation agreement are subject to dismissal from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Other Withdrawal: A student who withdraws without arranging in writing for a continuation agreement with the program director or fails to enroll in any semester will not be allowed further enrollments in the school and will be considered as not making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Such students who want to reenroll must file an application for admission and will be considered new applicants. New prerequisites and standards must be met. These students may be considered for advanced standing in the program provided the completed work meets the current standards of the program.
Student Rights and Responsibilities: Application to and enrollment in the university constitute the student’s commitment to honor and abide by the practices and policies stated in the university’s official announcements, bulletins, handbooks, and other published materials and to behave in a manner that is mature and compatible with the university’s function as an institution of higher learning. The Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct is available in electronic format. Students are expected to read this document and, by their enrollment, agree to its contents and to additional School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences statements that appear below.
Academic Advising: The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences student enrollment services coordinator is available to assist students who are working on the prerequisites for a professional program. Once admitted to a professional program, students are advised by faculty within the program. It is the student’s responsibility to seek counseling and guidance. The student is responsible for planning a program to meet degree requirements.
Appeals: The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences abides by the appeals procedures discussed in the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Students may obtain a copy of the school’s Appeals Policy and Procedure from any of the school’s administrative offices.
Attendance: Students are responsible for complying with all attendance requirements that may be established by the program faculty.
Clinical Affiliations: Clinical affiliations (fieldwork experiences) are required in most School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs. The program faculty are responsible for the selection, approval, and assignment of clinical experiences. Although individual student needs and desires will be recognized, final placement decisions are made by the program faculty. Students are responsible for transportation, fees, and selfsupport, and for following the rules and regulations of the center(s) to which they are assigned. In addition, student conduct must be consistent with the standards of the university and the profession.
Degree Applications: Each fall students preparing to graduate during the following calendar year must file an Intent to Graduate form in the office of the program in which they are enrolled. Program faculty then certify the student’s satisfactory completion of degree requirements. If changes in the anticipated date of degree completion occur, students must consult their faculty advisor and file an updated Intent to Graduate form.
Financial Aid: A student may seek financial assistance through the IUPUI Financial Aid Office. In addition, assistance may be available through professional associations and other external groups and agencies.
Costs Students are responsible for the following costs:
Fees and Tuition: Fees and tuition are established annually by the Trustees of Indiana University.
Books and Supplies: Books and supplies are determined by the program.
Uniforms: During clinical/fieldwork experiences, students must adhere to the dress code requirements of the program and training site. Students are responsible for providing their own uniforms.
Transportation: Students are responsible for travel and lodging costs associated with clinical/fieldwork experiences.
Contact the program of interest for a current cost sheet.
Liability Insurance: All students participating in required fieldwork experience are covered by the university’s medical malpractice insurance. When requested, students may be required to purchase and show proof of general liability insurance before being certified to begin the clinical experience.
Health: Before the beginning of the professional program, students are required to demonstrate proof of immunization for tetanus and diphtheria, rubella, rubeola (measles), mumps, varicella (chicken pox), and hepatitis. All students must have had a PPD tuberculin skin test within the last three months. Students may be required to complete a physical examination (see program-specific requirements). All students must show proof of health insurance before beginning the professional program.
International Students: Foreign nationals enrolled in the school have the same rights and responsibilities as all other students. International students should consult the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.
Orientation: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs may require students to attend orientation programs before the beginning of the professional courses. Students are responsible for attending these sessions and for the program-specific policies and standards distributed and discussed at the sessions.
Professional Conduct: Students are responsible for exhibiting conduct appropriate to their professional training and education. Each program distributes standards and policies of appropriate professional conduct at the time of program orientation.
Registration and Record Changes: It is the student’s responsibility to enroll in each required academic session and satisfactorily complete all courses required for the degree. Faculty are available to provide academic advising.
Students are responsible for filing the necessary Student Record Change form with the School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesOffice of Academic and Student Affairs in Coleman Hall 120 as soon as possible following a change of name or permanent address. Additional information regarding degree requirements and academic standards may be found elsewhere in this bulletin.
Credentials/Licensure: Students completing any of the professional programs are qualified to sit for the appropriate licensure and/or credentialing examinations. Contact the program director for further information.
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Association: The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Association is an officially recognized constituent member of the Indiana University Alumni Association. Active membership is open to all graduates of School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs.
For more information, contact the Indiana University Alumni Association, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Association, University Place Conference Center 241, 850 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-6044; phone: (317) 274-8828.