Program Overview

Introduction to Nova Southeastern University's Dual Admission Program

Nova Southeastern University offers a Dual Admission program, which allows qualified freshmen to complete a combined bachelor's degree and doctoral degree in a total of seven and a half years. This program provides students with the opportunity to earn their bachelor's and Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in less time, with accelerated track options available.

Program Overview

The Dual Admission program is available to qualified freshmen, allowing them to complete a combined bachelor's degree and doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. The program offers accelerated track options, including a 2+3.3 year track, a 3+3.3 year track, and a 4+3.3 year track. Students who complete the program will earn a bachelor's degree and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for Dual Admission, students must meet certain eligibility requirements. These requirements include:

• Undergraduate Admission Requirements: First-time in college students applying to earn a bachelor's degree.
• Graduate Admission Requirements: Standards students need to maintain while earning their undergraduate degree to remain eligible for the graduate or professional program.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The undergraduate admission requirements for the Dual Admission program include:

• GPA: 3.5 weighted for 2+ and 3+ tracks, 3.0 weighted for 4+ track
• ACT/SAT: No test required to interview
• Courses: Biology

Graduate Admission Requirements

The graduate admission requirements for the Dual Admission program include:

• Degree Required: Completion of a bachelor's degree in any major
• Undergraduate GPA: Maintenance of a 3.0 cumulative and science GPA
• Additional Requirements: Observation hours are not required, but applicants are encouraged to have exposure to and familiarity with the profession of occupational therapy

Additional Requirements

Additional requirements for the Dual Admission program include:

• Transfer Credits Through High School: College credits earned through advanced high school programs may transfer to NSU
• Placement Information: Initial course placement in mathematics, science, or composition may impact the timing of completion of dual admission prerequisites and major courses

Program Details

The Dual Admission program offers students the opportunity to earn their bachelor's and Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in less time. The program includes:

• Accelerated track options: 2+3.3 year track, 3+3.3 year track, and 4+3.3 year track
• Bachelor's degree in any major
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree
• Opportunity to practice in various settings with people across the lifespan

Application Process

The application process for the Dual Admission program includes:

• Submission of a supplemental Premier Programs application for fall entry
• Interview during Shark Preview, an exclusive admitted student event
• Maintenance of eligibility requirements throughout the undergraduate program