Occupational Therapy Admissions

Apply to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

The Creighton University Doctor of Occupational Therapy program operates on a rolling admission basis, meaning that qualified applicants are invited to interview and offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis. In the past three admission cycles, all available interview dates were full by early November. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Important Dates for the Fall 2022 Admission Cycle

Cycle Opens: July 16, 2021
Preferred Deadline: October 1, 2021
Creighton Undergraduate Deadline: October 1, 2021
Final Deadline: March 2, 2022

Application Requirements

To apply, applicants must submit all of the following materials through OTCAS, the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service:

An official transcript must be submitted to OTCAS from each institution the applicant has attended and/or is currently attending. Official transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution(s).
- All fall/winter term 2021 and prior transcripts should be directed to OTCAS.
- All spring/summer 2022 term transcripts should be directed to Creighton University’s Enrollment Services.
Three letters of recommendation.
- We prefer that one letter come from a college professor who can attest to your ability to enter a competitive professional program. If you have been out of school for some time, letters from a work setting can be helpful. Do not submit letters from family members or friends.
Observation in an OT setting supervised by a licensed occupational therapist.
- We do not require a minimum number of hours, however the more hours a candidate has acquired, the more competitive an applicant becomes for admission.
- Due to COVID-19, applicants will be considered for an interview prior to completion of observations. Admitted candidates will be required to complete their observations by August 1, 2022.
International applicants must submit a foreign transcript evaluation to OTCAS through an evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

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Instructions for Selecting a Pathway

The Creighton University Doctor of Occupational Therapy program offers four unique location-based pathways for pursuing the entry-level OTD:

Campus Pathway, Omaha, NE - Traditional on-campus setting established in 1985
Alaska Pathway, Anchorage, AK - First of our unique hybrid models
Regis Pathway, Denver, CO - Jesuit collaboration continuing the success of our hybrid model
Phoenix Pathway, Phoenix, AZ - First cohort in fall 2021 at our up and coming interprofessional Health Sciences Campus.

Applicants should only apply to one pathway per admission cycle. Applying to more than one pathway does not increase an applicant’s chances for admission.

Personal interviews are required in the admission process. Qualified applicants will be notified via email if they are selected for an interview.

2022 Personal Interview Dates

Campus Pathway

September 17, 2021
October 22, 2021
November 19, 2021
December 3, 2021
January 21, 2022
February 4, 2022
February 18, 2022
April 15, 2022

Alaska Pathway

November 12, 2021 - Virtual

Regis Pathway

November 12, 2021
March 25, 2022

Phoenix Pathway

October 1, 2021
November 5, 2021
December 19, 2021
January 14, 2022
March 18, 2022
April 8, 2022

Disclaimer

Fulfillment of basic requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission. Admission is based on academic and personal qualifications considered necessary for successful, competent practice as an occupational therapist. The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program does not require a minimum grade point average for admission, although grade point average is considered in the overall evaluation of the applicant’s suitability for the program. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of the fit between their personal goals and the mission and objectives of the OTD program.

In addition, prior education, work experiences, honors, awards, service to others and leadership activities serve to provide insight into a candidate’s commitment to lifelong learning and doctoral-level education. It is recommended that prospective students spend time observing occupational therapists at work in their communities. This serves to familiarize the applicant with the general responsibilities of an occupational therapy professional.

International Applicants

The Doctor of Pharmacy program welcomes international applicants to our Campus Pathway. For consideration, we require that all prerequisite coursework is completed at a regionally accredited college or university within the United States. Due to F1 Visa requirements and processing timeline, we also require that all prerequisite coursework is completed by July 1 of the year of enrollment.

International Student Requirements

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