ppOTD Admissions

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted yearly for Fall admission. The priority deadline is April 1st of each year.

Admission Requirements

•  A baccalaureate or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) accredited or WFOT (World Federation of Occupational Therapy) approved program.
• A letter of intent. This is an opportunity for the applicant to communicate professional goals, personal accomplishments and academic motivation.
  
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic and/or professional accomplishments.
  
• Academic transcripts. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for all applicants with master’s degrees. Applicants with bachelor degrees in occupational therapy must have a 3.0 GPA in the last 50 credits for the bachelor degree in occupational therapy
  
• Resume or CV which reflects the applicant’s job experience, publications, community service and outstanding accomplishments.
  
• Official transcripts from the institution from which the entry level occupational therapy degree was obtained
  
• Proof of initial NBCOT certification for graduates from institutions in the United States
  
• Proof of state licensure if resident of a state requiring licensure to practice
  
• TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers
  
• At least 1 year of professional practice as an occupational therapist (including 6 months of Fieldwork II experiences)
• Interview
  

Email us at ppOTD@salud.unm.edu for more information.