Shenandoah University Division of Occupational Therapy

Shenandoah University Division of Occupational Therapy Welcome to the official page of Shenandoah University Division of Occupational Therapy!

Occupational therapists help people of all ages regain their quality of life through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, help individuals recovering from injury to regain skills, and provide support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Shenandoah’s graduate programs in occupa

tional therapy prepares you to help clients reach their greatest level of quality of life and independence by serving as a caring and effective occupational therapist. Close mentorships with faculty, combined with the program’s small class sizes and practical learning experiences, prepare you to enter the field as a professional dedicated to service, ethics and leadership.

- See more at: https://www.su.edu/occupational-therapy/

We’re so lucky to have Dr. Carson Dilley joining the Shenandoah OTD team! We’re excited to welcome his expertise and pas...
09/02/2026

We’re so lucky to have Dr. Carson Dilley joining the Shenandoah OTD team! We’re excited to welcome his expertise and passion for pediatric occupational therapy to the program!

Kicking off the semester with Day 1 of OTD Group Dynamics! Students tackled the Marshmallow Tower Challenge today—spagh...
09/02/2026

Kicking off the semester with Day 1 of OTD Group Dynamics! Students tackled the Marshmallow Tower Challenge today—spaghetti, tape, and one marshmallow to top it off. It’s always fun to watch group roles, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving unfold in real-time. Excited for a great semester!

Welcoming the MSOT Weekend Class of 2028! 🎉 We had such a wonderful Orientation Weekend filled with program updates, cam...
09/01/2026

Welcoming the MSOT Weekend Class of 2028! 🎉 We had such a wonderful Orientation Weekend filled with program updates, campus tours, a scavenger hunt, and visits from our second-year students. Day two took us to our Cool Spring campus for a beautiful nature walk, time by the water, and lunch outdoors. What a great start to an amazing journey!

We’re so lucky to have Dr. Floyd on our team! Her experience and passion for OT make her an amazing addition to the OTD ...
08/31/2026

We’re so lucky to have Dr. Floyd on our team! Her experience and passion for OT make her an amazing addition to the OTD program. Welcome, Dr. Floyd!

We are so excited to connect with our Early Assurance students this Monday!
08/28/2026

We are so excited to connect with our Early Assurance students this Monday!

Congratulations, Dr. Autumn Servera! 🎉We’re excited to celebrate her new role as Interim Program Director and Assistant ...
08/28/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Autumn Servera! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate her new role as Interim Program Director and Assistant Professor in the OTD Program!

This week we are highlighting Bella Oswald '27, in our MSOT Weekend program!How would you define OT?"Occupational therap...
08/12/2026

This week we are highlighting Bella Oswald '27, in our MSOT Weekend program!

How would you define OT?
"Occupational therapy is a broad profession that can be hard to pinpoint an exact definition, and can often get confused with physical therapy. Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages who have experienced an injury, illness, or other condition that limits their participation in daily life. Rather than focusing solely on the diagnosis, we aim to look at the person as a whole and help them to establish, adapt, or regain skills needed to live as independently as possible. A simple way to distinguish physical therapy from occupational therapy is that physical therapy can help you walk to the door, while occupational therapy can help you open the door."

One skill gained?
"One skill I have gained is the ability to use clinical reasoning strategies when working with individuals. Understanding not only barriers to participation, but supports as well to find realistic, meaningful, and therapeutic interventions specific to the patient."

Study tip?
"My best advice for new grads is to establish friendships with your classmates and build relationships. This program is academically challenging, however having a supportive group of people who are going through the same experience makes all the difference. Encourage each other, collaborate, and try to have fun when you can!"

Favorite OT school memory?
"My favorite memory from OT school is building relationships with peers and supporting and learning from each other during in person labs, group assignments, and fieldwork opportunities."

If OT school had a theme song, what would it be?
“Make your own type of music” -Cass Elliot

We are proud of you Bella!

MSOT Weekend students kicked off finals weekend with a midday Reflect & Connect Walk! Students stepped outside to collab...
08/07/2026

MSOT Weekend students kicked off finals weekend with a midday Reflect & Connect Walk! Students stepped outside to collaborate with classmates, reflect on their Level I fieldwork experiences, and share insights learned throughout their placements. A great opportunity to connect with peers, celebrate growth, and wrap up the semester together!

The OTD SOTA group met this week for a summer social with games and chick-fil-a before heading into finals next week! ...
08/07/2026

The OTD SOTA group met this week for a summer social with games and chick-fil-a before heading into finals next week!

GEL alert! Students and faculty spent the week in Rhode Island volunteering at Empower SCI, a week long camp for teens a...
08/05/2026

GEL alert! Students and faculty spent the week in Rhode Island volunteering at Empower SCI, a week long camp for teens and young adults with SCI. We facilitated adapted biking, surfing, gaming, and even got to experience a historic ghost tour!

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