Occupational Therapy Admissions Information
The following PDFs include program information including admissions info, program prerequisites & requirements, student expectations, and tuition rates for each program.
- SAHP Marketing Occupational Therapy Brochure (PDF)
- Master of Occupational Therapy program information (PDF)
- MOT Program Prerequisites (PDF)
- Student Essential Functions (PDF)
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate requirements and program information (PDF)
- Current Program Tuition Rates
- Accreditation Information
- Observation Forms (PDF)
Program Start Dates
Due to the popularity of our OT Program, we recommend that you submit your online application as early as possible. Deadlines listed below are for online applications. Acceptance decisions are not made until all admissions elements are received and reviewed by the admissions committee. Applications are reviewed once all elements are received.
- MOT Applications are accepted August 1st through November 1st prior to the class starting. The Masters program begins mid-June of each year.
- The OTD program begins September, 2013. Fall Quarter
How to Apply
See our school's admissions page to apply to our Occupational Therapy Programs.
Selection of Applicants
Selection is based on recommendation letters, GPA, work/volunteer experience in an occupational therapy department, and interview.
The type of student we are especially looking for is one who is sincerely and actively people-oriented, emotionally stable, and able to give and take in a positive manner. The student must not be easily disturbed by living stresses. Occupational therapy students do not need to be specifically artistic, but they should be high in mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. We feel it is our obligation to assure quality care of patients by preparing students who meet these qualifications.
Loma Linda University was established to provide education in a distinctive Christian environment, and our students are expected to have adopted Christian ethical standards as a basis for their conduct. It must be understood further that, in harmony with the University's emphasis on health and the health professions and the practices of the supporting church, that applicants who use tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or narcotics should not expect to be admitted.
Number of acceptances per year: 30
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.00
Minimum science GPA: 3.00
Professional Registration
Upon satisfactory completion of the entry-level MOT degree—including completion of Level II fieldwork within twenty-four months following completion of academic preparation and upon recommendation of the faculty—the graduate is eligible to take the national certification examination administered by The National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The board offers computerized examinations on demand throughout the year.
Many states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. The American Occupational Therapy Association provides recognition essential to the practice of occupational therapy in the United States and most foreign countries. Information about qualifying examinations can be obtained at the office of the department chair.
When the graduate applies to write the certification examination with the NBCOT, he/she will be asked to answer questions related to the topic of felonies. Felony convictions may affect a candidate's ability to sit for the national certification examination or attain state licensure. For further information on these limitations, contact NBCOT at 800 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4150; or telephone (301) 990-7979. Graduates practicing in the state of California must acquire licensure from the California Board of Occupational Therapy. For further information, contact CBOT at (916) 322-3394; E-mail cbot@dca.ca.gov. The office address is 444 N. 3rd Street, Suite 410, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Contact Us
We are available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
You may also leave a voicemail, if you do not reach us, or email the program advisor directly, and we will contact you back at our earliest convenience.
Phone: (909) 558-4628
Fax: (909) 558-0239
Email: studyot@llu.edu