The OTD Program is accepting applications for early review from September 1st to October 15th. Submitting an OTD Program Application for early review? Follow Steps 1-4.
Step 1: Attend an Information Session
View our Information Sessions schedule. Attendance at an OTD Information Session is required prior to submitting the OTD Application for early review
Proof of 80 Hours Volunteer/Observation Experienceunder a licensed occupational therapist OR Foundations of OT Workshop Certificate
Unofficial GRE Scores
Unofficial Transcripts reflecting the undergraduate GPA and grades of all prerequisite courses (Note: Up to a maximum of two prerequisite courses may be in progress)
OTD Information Session Certificate
3 Letters of Recommendation:
Letters of Recommendation need to be sent directly by the letter writers to otdadmissions@csudh.edu with the subject line:Letters of Recommendation for OTD Early Review
Note: 1 Letter of Recommendation from the licensed occupational therapist who performed supervision during the 80-hour Volunteer/Observation Experience and 2 from professionals who can attest to the applicant's ability for graduate coursework and level of professionalism
Note: If applicant completed the Foundations of OT Workshop in lieu of volunteer hours – the 3rd Letter of Recommendation is waived.
Step 3: Wait for an interview schedule (sometime between October 15 to December 1) and instructions to complete essay questions.
Step 4: Wait for Decision Letter
Note: Selected applicants must apply to the University via Cal State Apply between February 1 and February 28 to secure their place in the cohort: Application Process.