Columbia OT Programs

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.   Our application is available now on OTCAS.  For priority review, apply by October 15th.  Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis until January 15th. Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions, come to an open house in October, or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.   Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program.

Prospective Student Open House We will be hosting an open house for prospective students on our Washington Heights campus on October 10th from 8:00am - 1:00pm.  More details and registration can be found at https://events.columbia.edu/go/OTOpenHouse Any questions, please email otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.

Online Information Sessions Click on each date to RSVP to an online information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. More details will be provided before the session. September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this fall on our Washington Heights campus and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu and we’re happy to work with you to schedule something.

CUEMS Membership and EMT-B Certification Sponsorship

Want to join CUEMS? Want to become EMT-B certified for free? Read on if so!

Columbia University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS) is hosting information sessions for sponsorship and membership for Spring 2025! CUEMS is Columbia's student-operated, New York State-certified, basic-life support (BLS) volunteer ambulance corps. CUEMS provides free prehospital emergency medical care to Columbia University's Morningside Heights Campus and the surrounding area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CUEMS has the same capabilities as any 911 BLS ambulance. Sponsorship and membership opportunities are open to Columbia University students. 

Sponsorship refers to the process for those who do not yet have their EMT-B certification but want to obtain one. Those selected for CUEMS sponsorship are able to obtain their EMT-B certification at no cost through a course offered by CodeOne, Inc. Students who participate in sponsorship are expected to take the NYS EMT-B exam upon completion of the course. 

Membership refers to the process of joining CUEMS. Membership is only open to those who already have an EMT-B certification in the state of NY and a valid U.S. driver’s license. 

To apply for sponsorship or membership, attending an information session is mandatory. Please be on time for the information sessions. Doors will close strictly at 7:00 P.M.

Sponsorship and Membership Information Sessions: 

Tuesday 9/9 7:00 PM Havemeyer 103

Thursday 9/11 7:00 PM Havemeyer 103

For those applying for membership, there will be an optional skills session/open house to practice prior to interviews. Check the CUEMS Instagram (@cu_ems) for the most up-to-date information. 

For any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to CUEMS Personnel Officer Daniel Choi (djc2237@columbia.edu) or email CUEMS at cuems@columbia.edu

Membership FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/cuemsmembership

Sponsorship FAQ: https://tinyurl.com/cuemssponsorship