PACE program (Plan a College Education)

You can apply to the PACE Program if you are a high school senior who has: 1) made a commitment to a career in occupational therapy; and 2) decided to receive their education from Thomas Jefferson University.  Apply to the PACE program during your senior year of high school and wait for acceptance. 

Program Description of PACE program in Occupational Therapy:

• In order to be considered for admissions to the PACE program, the Jefferson Admissions office reviews your high school academic records and interviews you.
• If accepted into the PACE program, admissions to Jefferson Occupational Therapy program is guaranteed for the Combined BS/MSOT Program (2+3 Program) provided you successfully complete all prerequisite courses and maintain a 3.0 grade point average for your first two years of college .
• Jefferson’s Admissions office will help you decide on a college or university to attend for your first two years of college.
• There are benefits of attending a Partner Program, but you can choose any school for your first two years of college that fulfills the prerequisite course requirements.
• You will be invited to a variety to Jefferson and Occupational Therapy events while you are completing your pre-requisite coursework at another college or university.
  
  

  For more information and application, please contact the Office of Admissions or call 215.503.8890

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