Rockhurst University + MidAmerica Nazarene University

The partnership between Rockhurst University and MidAmerica Nazarene University is designed to offer exceptional MNU students automatic acceptance into the following Rockhurst programs within Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences:

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Two MNU students with outstanding academic qualifications will be automatically accepted into the occupational therapy program at Rockhurst University per year. Students who do not meet the requirements for automatic admission, or those who are not selected to fill the allotted slot, will be reviewed under RU’s standard admission process. The student will begin the occupational therapy program upon completion of their bachelor’s degree.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University prior to the desired summer of admission.Earn a GPA of at least 3.5 each semester (on a 4.0 scale).
• Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 from all coursework and natural science GPA of at least 3.5 (i.e., biology, chemistry, physics).
• Submit application for the OTD program through OTCAS no later than Sept. 1 of their senior year.
• Complete all pre-requisite coursework and have grades submitted to OTCAS no later than Dec. 25 of the year preceding the desired summer of admission to allow adequate time for OTCAS to verify transcripts.
• Receive three favorable letters of recommendation as part of the OTCAS application.
• Sucessfully complete an interview as part of the application process.
• Maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester and maintain a 3.5 science and cumulative GPA through the end of their senior year.