Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Occupational Therapy (Doctorate)

Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)

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  Application deadlines

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 Note: Applicants must first apply through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) at https://otcas.liaisoncas.com. The application deadline is January 15 for a Summer II admission.

In addition, once applicants have been notified of their acceptance to WMU's OTD program, they must then also complete the WMU graduate application. Applicants will be instructed to do this by the Department of Occupational Therapy upon admission to the OTD program. 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program does not require the General GRE.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program does not require any supplemental recommendations. 

 

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  Written statement

This program does not require a supplemental written statement.

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

 This program does not require any other program materials be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

 

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  Additional information

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Department of Occupational Therapy — College of Health and Human Services

 

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