Slippery Rock University Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

10/14/2026

Our OT students and faculty had a great time participating in SRU’s annual Healthcare Next Generation event yesterday! 🩺Local high school students had the opportunity to explore the various health-related programs SRU offers and learn more about future careers in healthcare. We’re proud to be part of inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! 💚🤍

10/01/2026

🎉 Our First Program Town Hall of the fall semester! 🎉

What a great time bringing together OT students from our first and second cohorts for our Program Town Hall!

Students came together to hear important program updates, connect across cohorts, and share in the excitement of our growing OT community. We wrapped things up with an OT-inspired Family Feud that brought plenty of teamwork, laughter, and friendly competition! 🧠🙌

We’re so proud of the community our students are building together and excited for all that’s ahead. 💚🤍

09/29/2026

During the Assistive Technology class, students participated in an interactive activity designed to assist individuals with low vision or blindness. Through guided exploration, students engaged with a variety of technologies, including electronic magnification systems, communication and information-access devices, and mobility and navigation technologies. 🤓🔎

Students also explored wearable technology by using Meta AI glasses to take photos during the activity. The experience provided opportunities to examine device features, practice using unfamiliar technologies, and consider how different solutions may support independence, accessibility, and participation in meaningful occupations. 💚

09/03/2026

First SOTA meeting in the books! 💚🤍 Our 1st year students got to learn all about what SOTA is and meet their new 2nd year mentors.

08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes!! 🎉📚 Wishing everyone an amazing semester filled with new memories, success, and lots of learning and fun! Let’s make it a great one! 💚🤍

08/10/2026

🟢Important Announcement!🟢

The Slippery Rock University OTD Program's Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) is now OPEN for the 2026-2027 application cycle! The OTCAS allows prospective students to use one application to apply to multiple participating OT programs through a single application process.

📌 How to apply:
- Create or log in to your OTCAS account
- Complete and submit your application
- Confirm OTCAS verification

📣 Spread the word! Know someone who’s pre‑OT ready for grad school? Share this post and help make their dream come true.

📲 Have questions? Reach out to the OTD Program Office at SRU or visit the OTCAS portal for more info.

OTCAS Link: https://otcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login

08/05/2026

Congratulations to a few of our 2nd year OTD students who completed their Level 1 fieldwork experience at The Woodlands Foundation. 🎉💚

We are so grateful for these collaborative opportunities, allowing our students to learn, grow, and make a difference for others!☺️

Today marks the final day of fieldwork placement at The Woodlands for six wonderful Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students from Slippery Rock University. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to embrace our inclusive camp spirit over the past 8 weeks! Congrats to Abigail, Alejandra, Eliza, Jessica, Kendra, and Landyn! 🏕️ 🫶

08/05/2026

Shout out to our students who participated in the POTA Occupations in Motion Challenge! They came in first place!! 💚🤍🎉

Congratulations to all students who participated and continue to make a difference, while promoting health and wellness!

🏆 The 2026 Occupations in Motion Challenge is a wrap!
Over the past 5 weeks, OT student teams across Pennsylvania logged an incredible 59,724 movement minutes while promoting health, wellness, connection, and OT advocacy.
🎉 Final Results (Cumulative Minutes)
🥇 — 31,312 minutes
🥈 — 16,539 minutes
🥉 — 11,873 minutes
Congratulations to all of our participating teams, and thank you to everyone who made this inaugural challenge a success! We loved seeing the many ways our students embraced meaningful movement—from hiking and biking to forest bathing, ghost tours, and everything in between.
Until next year...keep moving, connecting, and advocating! 💙💚

07/28/2026

So incredibly proud of our students!! 💚🤍

A huge THANK YOU to the Slippery Rock University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy students for spending completing their fieldwork experience with us at The Lighthouse Foundation's Transitional Housing program! 🌟💚
Over the last eight weeks, these students have invested their time, knowledge, and compassion into the lives of our residents. They worked alongside them on job readiness, nutrition, education, daily living skills, and other life skills that build confidence and promote long-term independence.
Your willingness to serve, encourage, and walk alongside our residents has made a real difference. Thank you for sharing your talents and helping empower those in our program toward self sufficiency as they continue their recovery and work toward a brighter future.
We are grateful for our partnership with Slippery Rock University and look forward to working with future OT students! 💚

Pictured Left to right are Jonah Lentz, Haley Staab, Alexandra Columbus, and Ethan Getz. ✨

07/08/2026

🌟 Butler Eagle Spotlight 🌟

Our students recently partnered with the Slippery Rock Senior Center to lead engaging activities designed to promote movement, balance, strength, and social connection for older adults.

These sessions created various opportunities to support healthy aging, foster meaningful relationships, and help seniors maintain the skills that allow them to continue doing the activities that matter most to them.

This experience also gives our students valuable hands-on learning as they apply occupational therapy principles in real-world community settings, preparing them to become compassionate, evidence-based practitioners.

Thank you to the Slippery Rock Senior Center, our faculty, and everyone who participated in making this partnership such a success. We are proud of our students for their dedication to serving the community while promoting health, independence, and quality of life.

💚🤍 Go Rock!