Pi Theta Epsilon is the national occupational therapy honor society. Its purposes are to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy, to contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities, and to provide a vehicle for professional collaboration.

In order to be eligible for membership, the student must major in occupational therapy; be among the top 35% of his/her class in terms of grade point average; demonstrate promise of becoming a contributing member of the profession, to health care, and the community. Other criteria include qualities of reliability, judgment, leadership, and responsibility.