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Occupational Therapy Doctorate

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Admissions

Although admission to Whitworth's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is competitive, the admissions committee is dedicated to a thorough, holistic review of each application.

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Have questions about how to complete your application, visit campus or get help deciding if Whitworth is the best fit for you? Give us a call at 509.777.4442 or email emigliazzo@whitworth.edu to get started.

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Degree Snapshot
Degree Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Program Format Face-to-face courses and clinical rotations
Application Deadline

Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
Regular Deadline: Jan. 1, 2025
All applications are due by June 6, 2025; classes begin in fall 2025. 

Applications will remain open via OTCAS until June 6, 2025, or until cohort is filled.
Interview dates will be between November and May; classes begin in August.

Applications for 2026-27 open July 19. 
Completion Time Nine consecutive semesters; complete the program in just three years.
Total Cost Total anticipated cost for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy is $129,605*. Tuition and fees are included. Scholarships and financial aid are available!
Accreditation ACOTE
*For students beginning in the 2025-26 academic year

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Whitworth University is committed to delivering a mission-driven educational program that cultivates in students the capacity to engage effectively across myriad dimensions of diversity. Whitworth University is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all students in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate against students based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability and complies with all applicable federal or state non-discrimination laws in its instructional programs.