What Academic Support Resources Does Stanbridge Provide for the Occupational Therapy Program?
Stanbridge University offers occupational therapy students academic support through a dedicated Student Services Officer, free individual and group tutoring, faculty advising, research and writing assistance, online workshops, and career preparation.¹ Students in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program also have access to ongoing NBCOT examination preparation and an end-of-program review.²
What academic support is available to occupational therapy students?
Support starts during Stanbridge University’s two-day orientation, when you meet your classmates and university support teams. Your Student Services Officer (SSO) is assigned from the first day and can help you navigate academic concerns and connect with relevant resources.¹
| Resource | How it supports you |
| Student Services Officer | Individualized guidance and connections to university resources. |
| Free tutoring | One-on-one, group, and virtual help from faculty, peers, and alumni. |
| Learning Resource Center | Research, writing, library resources, and study support. |
| Workshops | Time management, academic skills, communication, and stress management topics. |
| Career Services | Resume, portfolio, interview, and career preparation. |
Does Stanbridge University offer free tutoring for OT students?
Yes. Stanbridge offers tutoring at no additional cost, including individual and group sessions with program faculty, current students, and alumni. Virtual tutoring is also available.¹ If you need help understanding challenging course material or organizing your study approach, these services provide additional opportunities to review concepts outside scheduled classes.
How does the Learning Resource Center support graduate OT coursework?
The Learning Resource Center offers assistance with research, writing, and critical thinking, and includes access to electronic research databases, study spaces, and support from library and writing center staff.³ These resources are relevant to graduate OT coursework that involves interpreting research and developing evidence-informed clinical reasoning.
The electronic library available to Stanbridge students includes CINAHL Ultimate, MEDLINE Complete, and ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Source, with access to more than 5,000 full-text journals and related resources across those databases.³
How do occupational therapy students prepare for the NBCOT exam?
Stanbridge’s MSOT program includes ongoing preparation for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy’s OTR examination and a comprehensive end-of-program review at no additional cost.² Coursework, laboratory learning, and required fieldwork also build the knowledge and professional competencies relevant to entry-level occupational therapy practice.
Recent Stanbridge graduates achieved a 94% NBCOT-OTR certification examination pass rate for 2023–2025 at the Orange County and Riverside campuses.²
What support is available beyond coursework?
Student Services resources include workshops addressing study habits, time management, communication, and personal development. Stanbridge also provides access to student counseling and wellness resources.¹ Career Services offers individual guidance on resumes, professional portfolios, and interview preparation, including support that continues after graduation.¹
How does academic support fit into the MSOT experience?
Stanbridge’s full-time MSOT program is structured for approximately 26–27 months and includes graduate coursework, laboratory learning, and required fieldwork.² As you progress, academic advising, tutoring, research resources, and examination preparation resources can serve different needs at different stages.
To explore the degree and available resources, visit Stanbridge University’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and Student Services page.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Students can request one-on-one academic advising with a faculty advisor or Student Services Officer.³
Yes. Stanbridge offers virtual tutoring in addition to on-campus individual and group tutoring, at no additional cost.¹
Yes. The MSOT program provides ongoing NBCOT preparation and a comprehensive end-of-program review at no additional cost.²
Stanbridge University provides Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) students with free tutoring and exam preparation resources beginning in Term 5. These include OTKE practice assessments, TrueLearn, Pass the OT, and TherapyEd.
Yes. The Learning Resource System provides research and writing assistance, and the electronic library offers 24/7 access to published research through online academic databases.³
Footnotes
¹ Stanbridge University — Student Services. https://www.stanbridge.edu/student-services
² Stanbridge University — Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. https://www.stanbridge.edu/program/msot
³ Stanbridge University Catalog — Student Services Resources. https://catalog.stanbridge.edu/student-services/student-services-role/