{"id":16330,"date":"2026-03-11T14:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16330&#038;preview_id=16330"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:37:20","slug":"criteria-for-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/criteria-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Criteria for Successful Completion of the Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16330_ac4c41-d9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16330_3f5300-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>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&#8217;ll need to successfully complete the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/graduation\/requirements\/\">Meet all college graduation requirements<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of all courses in the OTA Program of Study. All courses must be completed with a grade of &#8220;C&#8221; or better and a GPA of \u22652.50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of all skills checks and lab practicals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of a math competency test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all volunteer and continuing education hours prior to the final Level I fieldwork experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successfully pass all Level II fieldwork experiences and complete required documentation and forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a 2.50 minimum overall grade point average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>**All Level II fieldwork must be completed within 18 months following the completion of the didactic portion of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please reach out to the OTA Program Director:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leah Savelyev<br><a href=\"mailto:lsavelyev@virginiawestern.edu\">lsavelyev@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br>540-857-6733<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16330_a04657-a6 > 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/\"><strong>Occupational Therapy Assistant Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_497d57-d9 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3564&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_54c77d-c7 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/OTAChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admissions Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_e588b9-55 menu-item 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_1a1694-7c > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_1a1694-7c menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-ggxfl7ar7 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16336_feb05a-9e menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/occupational-therapy\/criteria-for-success\/\"><strong>Criteria for Successful Completion &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">70<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leah Savelyev, DHSc, OTR\/L, OTA\/L<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Administrative Officer, Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Certificate &#8211; Early Childhood Education, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1996<br \/>\nA.A.S. &#8211; Occupational Therapy Assistant, College of Health Sciences, 2002<br \/>\nB.A. &#8211; Psychology, Mary Baldwin University, 2012<br \/>\nM.O.T. &#8211; Occupational Therapy, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, 2016<br \/>\nD.H.S.C. &#8211; Doctor of Health Sciences, Radford University Carilion, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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