The Admissions Department is Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9AM-5PM / Tuesday, 10AM-7PM / one Saturday per month, 8:30AM-4:30PM.
Syracuse Campus
- Full-time Day Program: July 1, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Part-time Day Program: July 1, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Evening Program: July 8, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Full-time Day Program: January 2, 2009
Tuition: TBA
- Part-time Day Program: January 2, 2009
Tuition: TBA
Rochester Campus
- Full-time Day Program: July 1, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Part-time Day Program: July 1, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Evening Program: July 8, 2008
Tuition: $12,000
- Full-time Day Program: January 2, 2009
Tuition: TBA
- Part-time Day Program: January 2, 2009
Tuition: TBA
Candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the following requirements:
- must be 18 years of age at the time of graduation from OSTM
- must have an optimum school diploma or the legal equivalent
- must be a person of good moral character (as defined by the New York State Education Department)
- must be a United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
In addition, candidates will be asked to provide two letters of reference, receive a massage from a New York State licensed massage therapist, and appear for a personal interview.
Tours of the school are offered during business hours. Walk-ins are welcome and are given tours subject to availability. Candidates interested in a more in-depth review of student life at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage are invited to attend one of several Open Houses held on campus throughout the year.
To receive a school catalog, schedule a tour, or obtain information about our next Open House, please contact the admissions department:
Or fill out our online contact form.
NEW YORK CITY AREA CANDIDATES
It was several years ago that residents of New York City discovered that leaving New York City to study Upstate has many advantages. The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage limits it's enrollment to around 50 students per program. By limiting enrollment we provide a high staff-to-student ratio with more personalized attention and education.
Also, the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage offers one of the states only full time 1,000 hour programs which can be completed in six-months. This means you will be earning money sooner than your counterparts who study locally. Combine this with the reasonable apartment rates and it is no surprise students are choosing to study at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage.
Boyce Brawly who chose to study at OSTM completed the program in six-months and returned to the city to practice. He works summers in the Hamptons and winters in South Beach, Florida!
Although we don't yet have dormitory facilities, our admissions department can aid you in finding nearby housing. Feel free to contact the admissions department of our Syracuse or Rochester campus for additional information, or to schedule a tour.
OUT-OF-STATE-CANDIDATES
New York and Nebraska are the only two states that offer 1,000 hour programs. The national average is 500 hours of education which means OSTM graduates start their massage career with a substantial educational advantage, and have little difficulty securing out-of-state employment. Graduates of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage are eligible to sit for the National Exam. Because laws governing the practice of massage outside of New York State vary, graduates should contact the local jurisdiction in which they intend to practice.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage offers several scholarship opportunities to qualified candidates. Scholarship awards are considered on need, previous academic history (the ability to successfully complete the program), and fulfillment of the specific purpose for which the award was intended. All awards are subject to the availability of funds, and all scholarships may not be awarded every program. A maximum of two scholarships are awarded per student over the course of their educational program.
To be considered for a scholarship award applicants must 1.) Have a completed application for admission to the school on file. 2.) Provide financial records, biographical essay, and related documents to the admissions department prior to the scholarship deadline. 3.) Must have earned a B average in High School (or college) and/or finished in the top half of their High School class.
Scholarship applicants will be notified prior to the start of classes. Scholarships recipients will be notified prior to the beginning of the program to which they have applied (twice a year), and evening program (approximately every 9 months).
Scholarships will be awarded at the halfway point of the program, and are contingent on the student maintaining a passing average of 75% or better in all subjects. Because scholarships are awarded at the midway point of the program and are contingent on academic performance - all students must have funding in place prior to entering the program.
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Catherine E. “Katy” Stefhon - Allen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in honor of Katy Stefhon-Allen (1974-2004). Katy was a career woman who derived great satisfaction in her service to her clients. She was a multi-talented professional cosmetologist and licensed massage therapist. Katy's love of others was demonstrated daily as she made each customer look and feel special.
The Katy Stefhon-Allen scholarship seeks to attract learners who 1.) Have been out of school for some time and are seeking to continue life-long learning or 2.) Candidates who currently hold a license in the field of health or beautification, including but not limited too: nursing, chiropractic, cosmetology, or esthetician, and are seeking to earn a license in massage therapy.
The Katy Stefhon-Allen scholarship offers an award up to $2,000.
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Marc Till Memorial Scholarship
Marc Till, LMT, enrolled in the first OSTM class in 1997, and graduated the following year. He was active in the Holistic Health community and was pursuing licensure in acupuncture to compliment his LMT credentials. He had a strong interest in Eastern studies, and was a confirmed and practicing Buddhist. He died from cancer in 2004. The Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage would like to honor the memory of Marc with the creation of a scholarship up to $2,000.
The Marc Till scholarship seeks to add diversity to the profession of massage by attracting to the program candidates of Asian descent or candidates that have demonstrated an interest in Eastern techniques, or energy work.
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Native American Scholarship Award
This scholarship is in conjunction with the Nation that sponsors the training of one Native American for a career in massage therapy. OSTM will fund up to 50% of the student's tuition.
To receive the OSTM Native American Scholarship award the participating Nation must provide a letter of financial commitment to the school, and payment is due on our before the posted tuition deadline.
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New York Chiropractic College Partner Scholarship
If you are a spouse or partner of a student accepted at the New York Chiropractic
College, you are invited to apply to the Onondaga School of Therapeutic
Massage and be considered for up to a $2,000 scholarship.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Spouse or partner accepted by and attending the New York Chiropractic
College (to be confirmed by NYCC Admissions)
- Personal interview and visit to OSTM by the candidate
- Completed application to the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage and
acceptance to the diploma program
- Academic grades that reflect a B average or higher in High School (or college) and/or finished in the top half of their High School class.
- Submission of a letter that addresses the candidate's need for financial
assistance and future plans as they relate to his or her spouse or partner's
career.
A scholarship will be made available for two applicants for the day programs in
January and July. For information on the evening program dates please call the
Admissions Office. The scholarship can be used at either our Rochester or
Syracuse location. Deadline for the day program application is June 15th for the
July program and December 15th for the January program.
Details are available by contacting the Director of Admissions in Rochester at
(585) 241-0070, or the Director of Admissions in Syracuse at (315) 424-1159.
