Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Admissions

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program, a student must have a bachelor‘s degree in occupational therapy with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and related master’s degree, OR a master‘s degree in occupational therapy with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Classes begin in August for the fall term. Candidates are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.

Please note: For students who have a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy as their highest level of education, the online Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy can serve as a bridge into the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program in two semesters.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Occupational Therapy

Required Documents

An application consists of the following:

• Completed application form
• $45 application fee
• Updated resume
• Personal essay
• Official transcripts, indicating the year of graduation from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) accredited entry-level professional program
• Proof of initial certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or AOTCB initial certification (prior to NBCOT)
• Verification of current employment as an occupational therapist, at least part-time, at the time of application and matriculation
• Proof of licensure to practice (if applicable in the state of current practice)
• Two professional references
• When applicable, completion of the TOEFL exam

All accepted students will also be required to complete a background check and drug screen following acceptance and before the start of classes. Acceptances will be conditional prior to satisfactory completion of both. Instructions for completing these are below.