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POTD Admissions

Apply to the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Degree Program

Creighton’s POTD program attracts students from around the globe seeking to gain the knowledge and experience they need to become skilled practitioners and practice leaders.

Application Deadlines for Fall Admission

  • April 1: Admissions Deadline for International Applicants
  • July 1: Admissions Deadline for U.S. Applicants
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Application Requirements for U.S. Applicants 

To apply to the Post-Professional OTD program, please submit:

  • Online application form
  • $30 application fee
  • Applicant statement
  • Resume
  • Proof of NBCOT certification or NBCOT Confirmation of Examination Application Eligibility Notice
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

One (1) of the three (3) letters of recommendation submitted must be from a licensed occupational therapist. Please submit all letters of recommendation through the online application.

Official Transcripts

Transcripts must be received from each institution the applicant has attended and/or is currently attending for occupational therapy education. Transcripts must be received from the issuing institution(s). All transcripts should be directed to the Office of Admission.

Application Requirements for International Applicants

To apply to the Post-Professional OTD program, please submit:

  • Online application form
  • $30 application fee
  • Applicant statement
  • Resume
  • Proof of graduation from a WFOT approved occupational therapy program
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official TOEFL scores or IELTS exam scores
  • Foreign transcript evaluation
    • Examples: World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
    • Must be sent directly to the Office of Admission from Evaluation Service

Telephone Interviews

Telephone interviews are required as part of the admission process for all qualified candidates. Qualified applicants will be contacted if they are selected for an interview.

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Prerequisites for the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Degree

For admission into the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Creighton University, you must meet the following requirements:

  • An entry-level bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy at an ACOTE-accredited institution (or WFOT approved OT program for international applicants)
  • Successful completion of the certification examination
  • Demonstration of access to necessary technology for the web curriculum

Technical Standards

In addition to the academic requirements for admission, students must possess skills and abilities that will allow them to successfully complete the curriculum and practice the profession of occupational therapy. View the list of the occupational therapy program’s technical standards. 

Immunization Requirements

Creighton University puts certain requirements in place for its students and for the health and well-being of our campus community. View information on Creighton’s immunization requirements.