Graduation is an exciting journey, and we are here to help you achieve that goal! As a student, you have access to a variety of resources, including the online college catalog, program of study with required courses, faculty and college advisors, and college success resources. These tools and people are here to support you throughout your time at Virginia Western. To graduate from the OTA Program, you’ll need to successfully complete the following requirements:
- Meet all college graduation requirements.
- Successful completion of all courses in the OTA Program of Study. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and a GPA of ≥2.50.
- Successful completion of all skills checks and lab practicals.
- Successful completion of a math competency test.
- Complete all volunteer and continuing education hours prior to the final Level I fieldwork experience.
- Successfully pass all Level II fieldwork experiences and complete required documentation and forms.
- Maintain a 2.50 minimum overall grade point average.
**All Level II fieldwork must be completed within 18 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the OTA Program Director:
Leah Savelyev
lsavelyev@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-6733
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits: 70
*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.
Health Professions Advising
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Program Head
Leah Savelyev, DHSc, OTR/L, OTA/L
Administrative Officer, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certificate – Early Childhood Education, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1996
A.A.S. – Occupational Therapy Assistant, College of Health Sciences, 2002
B.A. – Psychology, Mary Baldwin University, 2012
M.O.T. – Occupational Therapy, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, 2016
D.H.S.C. – Doctor of Health Sciences, Radford University Carilion, 2022
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690
School of Health Professions
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that all students can apply for financial aid? For more information, visit the Financial Aid site or schedule an appointment with Financial Aid through Navigate (instructions).

