How to apply:
Applications for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA), main campus, are being accepted for review until April 1. Please contact Erica Parsley, Program Director for more information at (740) 351-3385 or eparsley@shawnee.edu
Note: We will not be accepting applications for the Dual Enrollment Program at Southern State Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year
1. Apply for Admission to Shawnee State
2. Submit the Health Science Application
3. Send Admissions your high school transcript or GED.
Talk to your high school guidance counselor to have your transcript sent to us by email (admissions@shawnee.edu), by fax (740) 351-3111, or by mail to:
Office of Admission
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-4344
4. Send Admissions your ACT/SAT scores.
If you have a copy of your report, email it to admissions@shawnee.edu. Your high school counselor may also be able to include your ACT/SAT score on your transcript.
Office of Admission
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-4344
You may also contact ACT or College Board to have your scores officially sent to Shawnee State. If you listed Shawnee State at the time that you took your test, you’re good to go. We will receive your scores automatically.
5. Other requirements:
- Send Admissions your Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Complete Algebra, Biology and Chemistry with grade of 'C' or better
- ACT composite of 18 or greater (or 20 hours of prior college credit hours)
- Complete OTA Program Observation Hours Form (PDF) (20 observation hours required)
- If accepted, attend mandatory OTA orientation
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
The program accepts an average of 25-30 qualified students per year.
Need help?
If any questions regarding the application process please contact:
Jenny Lawson
Selective Admissions Specialist
Kricker Hall, Room 227
(740) 351-3187
jlawson2@shawnee.edu