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IU Department of Occupational Therapy

Indiana University's Occupational Therapy Program offers the best of new and old. In fact, in the 2018 U.S. This is the highest ranked OT program in Indiana.

Established in 1958, the IU program is the longest continually accredited Occupational Therapy program in Indiana. Our history of graduating talented practitioners makes us well known in the Occupational Therapy community locally, regionally, and nationally. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Ranking of OT programs in the country, the IU School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Occupational Therapy program was ranked 25th.

01/27/2026

⭐️ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐️
Introducing Hailie Ridge - Class of 2028!
📍 From Centerville, IN
📖 Studied Exercise Science at IU Indianapolis
🐶 Favorite Occupation: IADLs (caring for her dog)
👩‍⚕️ When asked why she chose OT Hailie said: “I chose OT because of the approach we take to medicine and the impact OTs make!”
💖 She also described a moment she felt drawn to OT: “I was able to intern with Riley Children's Hospital and the impact the OTs and rehab team made is something I will carry with me”.
✨ Hailie is interested in the OT specialty: Acute cure!
👯‍♀️ Fun fact about Hailie is that... “My name is Hailie Peyton and I have a cousin named Payton Hailie (not planned by our families) and she is currently in PT school!

12/23/2025

The first year OT students got to finish up the course Theory and Reasoning in OT by applying OT Models and Frameworks to media of their choosing. The last days of class were filled with knowledgeable and creative presentations that really showed their understanding and passion when applying OT theory to complex narratives!

12/22/2025

Episode 2 - GUESS THAT OT ITEM!

Join us as we have three fun episodes following a fun trend where we pick/trick/guess OT related items over winter break :) - Marie & Jenna

12/11/2025

One of our favorite times of the year is the Adapted Toys Lab in the class, Tech in OT! Second year students spend their class time reconstructing and rewiring toys to be more accessible and require less ROM, strength, and dexterity to make toys "go". This could be having a stuffed animal play some music, a bubble blower start, or a classic Bluey toy talk with the press of a button! This month these toys are being distributed to kids all over Indianapolis because every kid deserves the ability to play with a toy!

12/10/2025

Episode 1 - GUESS THAT OT ITEM!

Join us as we have three fun episodes following a fun trend where we pick/trick/guess OT related items :) - Marie & Jenna

12/04/2025

⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Introducing Jessica Whitaker - Class of 2027!
📍 From State College, PA
📖 Majored in Special Education at Brigham Young University
🧘‍♀️ Favorite Occupation: Yoga and Rock Climbing
👩‍⚕️ When asking Jess why she chose OT she said…
“I want to work on goals that are important to the individual and support others through creativity and evidence!” She also commented that “Hearing about the difference OT has made in the lives of people around me reinforces my decision to switch to this field!”
💗 Her favorite aspect of IU OT’s program has been her … “First fieldwork experience at Untapped Therapies, it was incredible! Shout Out to Riley Guard”
✨ Jess is interested in OT specialities Pediatrics and Neuro!
😮 Fun fact about Jess is that she does not have calcaneocuboid joints!

11/20/2025

Yesterday our students got the chance to enjoy soup brought in by our amazing faculty! There was a variety of soups and desserts available to celebrate all the hard work done throughout the semester. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! 🦃

11/13/2025

Our first-year students got to apply their learning from their fundamentals class by navigating campus in wheelchairs, gaining valuable insight into real-world mobility challenges.

11/10/2025

Last week, our Technology in OT class welcomed Michelle Flora and Sheila Klopfenstein from VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services) for an incredible guest lecture! We learned how visual challenges can impact learning, how to identify behaviors that may signal vision issues, and ways to apply knowledge of cortical visual impairment (CVI) to our therapeutic strategies and practice. 💡👁️

VIPS is the first and only nonprofit in Kentucky and Indiana providing vision-specific early childhood education and family support — making a lasting impact on how children with low vision learn and thrive! 💛

11/05/2025

Last night, Dr. Tony Chase took the stage at the Oceania Seating Symposium in Rotorua, New Zealand, to present “Skills in Wheels: The First Pediatric Wheelchair Skills Program in the United States.” 🌏✨ We’re so happy to see this innovative program being shared on an international stage. Continuing to promote inclusion, independence, and mobility for all! ♿💙

11/04/2025

⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Introducing Morgan Knoy - Class of 2026 - With a special shout out as it was her 25th Birthday this past weekend!
Getting to know Morgan Knoy:
📍 From Lafayette, IN
📖 Studied Kinesiology at Purdue
👩‍⚕️ When asking Morgan why she chose OT she said… “I want to spend my life loving, caring for, and serving others and seeing healing in all aspects happen, and OT was all of that and more!”
💗 She also described her favorite aspect of being in the program: “The best part of IU OT is the people and our relationships built here. You can do all the "things" or "occupations" you want, but without connection and relationship, it's left empty! These are special people.”
✨ Morgan is interested in the OT Specialty: Rehab!
🤗 Favorite Occupation: Social participation!
🌅 Fun fact about Morgan is that… “It's always a yes from me if you say dance party, ice cream, spike ball, or sunset walk!”

10/28/2025

October 27th was World OT Day! Our students put together a video of some of their experiences while here in the program! To the new, almost, veteran, hopeful, empowered, resilient, and motivated Occupational Therapy Practicioners

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1050 Wishard Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN
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+13172740149

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