Deptartment of Occupational Therapy - Doctorate (OTD)

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)

Admissions Criteria

NOTE: The Graduate School will confirm receipt of any application packet submitted via standard mail at the e-mail address provided on your application form. Please use receipts for any type of priority mail as confirmation of delivery.

Admissions Criteria:

-	BS or MS degree in occupational therapy
-	Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0
-	Current GRE scores (within 5 years). GRE scores are not required for OTD students with a Master's degree.
-	Completion of VCU Graduate School Application www.vcu.edu/graduate/ps/apply_options.html
-	Statement of leadership interests (Supplemental OTD Application)
-	3 Letters of recommendation

For other questions, please contact:
-	Jayne Shepherd, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
-	Assistant Chair of Post Professional Education
-	Virginia Commonwealth University
-	Department of Occupational Therapy
-	Box 980008, Richmond, VA 23298
-	jshepherd@vcu.edu
-	Phone: (804)828-2219

Checklist
Use the following checklist from the VCU Graduate School to ensure that your application packet is complete:
-	Application fee for $50 (check or money order only no cash)
-	Application to Graduate Study www.vcu.edu/graduate/ps/apply_options.html
-	Application for Virginia In-state Tuition www.vcu.edu/graduate/pdfs/vatuition.pdf (if applicable) (If you are using the online application, the Application for In-state Tuition is submitted electronically with the Application for Graduate School.)
-	Personal Statement
-	References http://virginiamentor.org/applications/vcu_grad/pdf/reference_form.pdf (in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by the referees)
-	Official Transcripts http://virginiamentor.org/applications/vcu_grad/pdf/transcript_request.pdf (in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by official university or college registrars)
-	Official test scores must be reported directly to the Graduate School by individual testing agencies; however, to expedite review of your application, you may submit student copies, if available.
-	Supplemental application materials required by individual programs
-	Curriculum vitae or resume that details professional leadership experience.

Please check the VCU Graduate School Website for any questions about these forms or procedures. www.vcu.edu/graduate

Where to Send All Application Materials

Virginia Commonwealth University

Graduate School

P.O. Box 843051

Richmond, VA 23284-3051

Phone: (804) 828-6916

www.vcu.edu/graduate

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Virginia Commonwealth University Date Last Modified: August 20, 2007 Contact Department Webmaster	Department of Occupational Therapy School of Allied Health Professions 730 E. Broad Street PO Box 980008 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0008 Phone: (804) 828-2219 Fax: (804) 828-0782