Applicants must apply to Graduate Studies. See the section of the Bulletin for information about the Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.
The following criteria must be met to be considered for admission. Program applicants will be selected based upon academic and professional achievements.
Completed master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in any academic field with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00-point scale). International applicants must have met all requirements for practice in their own country and graduated from an accredited or World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) approved occupational therapy program.
Current resume.
Have an active/unencumbered OT license prior to the capstone experience. International applicants who do not have NBCOT certification must provide proof of qualification/licensure in their home country.
A personal statement of 500 words or less using the following guideline:
Explain your understanding of evidence-based practice vs. research and describe an area of interest and/or potential problem for capstone focus. Describe why you are interested in this area of study, why it is relevant for occupational therapy practice and identify 缅北强奸 faculty members who may be well-equipped to mentor your research.
Weighting consists of 20% resume, 40% personal statement and 40% master's degree GPA.
There are special application procedures for those who are not citizens of the United States or who have completed previous schooling outside of the United States. International student applicants interested in the OTD program should visit Graduate Studies for information on applying to the university.
International applicants must submit an official (photocopy not acceptable) TOEFL or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report verifying a minimum total score of one of the following:
TOEFL: 4.5 (on or after January 21, 2026), 79 (on or before January 20, 2026)
IELTS: 6.5
Exception: International students whose native language is English or who have graduated from an American university in which the language of instruction is English are not required to demonstrate language proficiency. Information about the TOEFL administration dates and registration procedure may be obtained from TOEFL Services, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, USA; telephone 609-771-7100. The web address is .
Additional document may be required by the Center for International Programs
Estimated Expenses
Statement of Finance Form
Copy of Visa or Passport
