Admissions Information for Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must have earned a master's degree in occupational therapy or another related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants in the United States must be certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Applicants from other countries must submit verification of licensure and certification in occupational therapy. The applicant’s recommendations, phone interview, essay, and work experience are considered in the admissions screening process.
Applicants from other countries must submit verification of licensure and certification in occupational therapy. The applicant’s recommendations, phone interview, essay, and work experience are considered in the admissions screening process.
Due to certain states' regulatory requirements for online education Loma Linda University is not currently accepting residents of the following states into online programs: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Program Start Dates
The OTD program begins Fall 2013 (September)
Open enrollment begins October 1-June 30
How to Apply
See our school's admissions page to apply to the OTD program and for tuition rates and fees.
Schedule an Appointment
Online appointments can be made with our program director, Dr. Julie Kugel, to review or seek counseling for admission into the OTD program. Please have transcripts (unofficials are ok) You may also scan or 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. Please include full name and address, phone number, a valid email, and which program you are interested in. (The information we send may be downloaded above).
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: studyotd@llu.edu
Department of Occupational Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda CA 92350