The following PDFs include program information including admissions info, program prerequisites & requirements, student expectations, and tuition rates for each program. 

• General information packet for all Occupational Therapy programs (2MB) (PDF)
• Master of Occupational Therapy requirements and program information (134 KB)(PDF)
• Post-professional Master in Occupational Therapy requirements and program information  (178 KB) (PDF)
• Occupational Therapy Doctorate requirements and program information (PDF)
• Program tuition rates 2009-2010 (PDF) 

Program Start Dates

Due to the popularity of our OT Programs, we recommend that you submit your online application as early as possible.  You may send additional requirements as you complete them.  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.

• The MOT program begins mid-June of each year. Applications are accepted August 1st through January 15th prior to the class starting. -New application dates.
• The PPMOT program begins fall quarter of each year. Apply by June 1.
• The OTD program can be started any quarter -  Winter 2010 - Begins January, 2010;  Summer 2010 - Begins June, 2010. 

How to Apply

See our school's admissions page to apply to our Occupational Therapy Programs. 

Accreditation

The Occupational Therapy Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), P. O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, (301) 652-2682.

Graduates of the MOT programs will be able to take the national certification examination for occupational therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be an occupational therapist, registered (OTR).

NBCOT Exam Pass Rates 2006- 2008

Total number of program graduates:  46

Total number of eligible first-time takers:  45

Total number of eligible first-time takers who passed the exam the first time:  39

Average percentage of first-time pass rate over 3 years:  87%

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, s/he 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.

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

Schedule an Appointment

Appointments can be made with our program coordinator, Madge Oh, and our admissions director, Helen Martinez, to review or seek counseling for admission into our programs. Please have transcripts (unofficials are ok) available and bring them with you to your appointment. You may also fax (Attention: Madge) your transcripts for review. Please note when applying you will need to request that your schools send official transcripts directly to our admissions office.

You may request further information by emailing our department or submitting your contact information. Please include full name and address, phone number, an unblocked email, and which program you are interested in. (The information we send may be downloaded above). We will attempt to send you a packet via email and, if unsuccessful, through post.

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, and we will call you back at our earliest convenience.

Phone: (909) 558-4628
Fax: (909) 558-0239
Email: octh.sahp@llu.edu