OTD Occupational Therapy at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

As an occupational therapist, you'll make an impact in the lives of your clients. Develop skills that help individuals adapt to changes in their physical and emotional performance.

Department: Department of Occupational Therapy | Duration: 3 years (122 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Dec. 30) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Complete these requirements for an Occupational Therapy OTD. Occupational Therapy School

Career pathways

Occupational Therapy alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with: Sanford Health, Regions Hospital, Altru Health System.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Students have two options when applying for admission to the UND Occupational Therapy Program. Standard admissions option: Application is typically completed during junior year of undergraduate coursework. Early assurance: Application is completed during senior year of high school. Standard Admission Requirements to Occupational Therapy Professional Program Applicant must be eligible for admission to the University of North Dakota or currently enrolled at UND. All applicants must complete the OTCAS application and the UND graduate application . Admission to the Professional Program in OT requires completion of the following: All pre-requisite course work with a grade of C or higher; minimum overall 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0) scale or 3.0 GPA in last 60 credits completed and 8 credits of 300 and/or 400 level(s) coursework.

Domestic applicants: USD 23,778 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Occupational Therapy'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residen Source

International applicants: USD 41,612 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Occupational Therapy'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/programs/occupational-therapy-otd/apply.html

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