Admissions Timeline Post Baccalaureate

Students admitted to our entry-level doctoral program begin study in the fall semester each year.  The application cycle for a fall 2025 start will open on July 21, 2024.  Application materials are accepted through OTCAS (Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service) 

Please use the hyperlink below to our online application site:

ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵOTD admissions is rolling, which means that completed applications are reviewed once received and review is ongoing until the class is filled. 

• Application Cycle Opens: July 21, 2024

• Preferred Deadline: October 1, 2024

• Final Deadline: June 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Virtual interviews for qualified applicants will be conducted from October 2024 through June 2025.

Eligibility

All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree (any field) from a regionally accredited institution prior to matriculation into the OTD program.

Applications will be reviewed by the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ OTD Admissions Committee upon successful completion of all requirements listed below.

Prerequisite Courses	Semester Credits	Notes	Courses Taken At MU
Human Anatomy and Human Physiology	6	Combined (A&P I, II) or separate courses, at least one w/ lab	BISC 1035 and EXPH 2045; BISC 2015 and 2016; BISC 3135 and BISC 4145; or BISC 3135 and BIOL 4701
Biological Science	3	Course must cover cell function	BIOL 1001
Abnormal Psychology	3	Acceptable alternatives are Psychopathology or Clinical Psychology	PSYC 3401, 3410, or 3501
Developmental Psychology	3	Course(s) must cover lifespan	PSYC 2101 or 3101 and 3120
Humanities	3	e.g. History, Literature, Religion, Language, Ethics, Philosophy	Discovery Tier  Courses
Social Science	3	e.g. Sociology, Public Health, Economics, Urban Studies, Social Welfare, Anthropology, Pyschology	Discovery Tier  Courses
Statistics	3	Social science, educational, or mathematical; business statistics will not meet requirement	MATH 1700; PSYC 2001 (preferred);      SOCI 2060
Medical Terminology	1	Can be completed online; and taken for credit or certificate

* Human Anatomy and Physiology may not be completed in online form

Accepted Students:

In addition to academic requirements, accepted students must be able to carry out the basic duties and essential functions of a generalist occupational therapist with or without reasonable accommodation(s). Accepted students must complete additional requisites for admission prior to matriculation, including, 

• Health and immunization records, screens, forms completed

• Drug test

• Caregiver Background and Criminal History Check 

• The State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services mandates that all persons who seek to be employed and/or licensed in the caregiver industry must fulfill the Caregiver and Background Check. Occupational therapy students are required to complete a background and criminal history check prior to matriculation and must abide by the university and state regulations pertaining to the findings. Background results may not prevent admission to the OTD program; however, some findings may limit options for placement in fieldwork rotations and/or restrict options for other experiential learning. Failure to complete this state-mandated requirement will render the student unable to fulfill requirements for graduation from the OTD program. 

• Technical standards

For complete tuition pricing, please visit the link below. This will display ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵCentral's Cost of Attendance page. Tuition pricing is always up to date and current.

/central/financial-aid/resources/cost-of-attendance-professional-degrees.php

*Tuition costs dependent on board review.