Future Ready Medical Education
Take the Next Step. Submit Your Application or Schedule a Tour!
Transforming Health Care Education
Our nationally accredited Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program features the most modern equipment and advanced techniques in the field today. Here you'll learn to provide compassionate care that makes a difference in your patients' lives. As an occupational therapist, you put others at the heart of what you do, helping people live the life they deserve. And at TOURO, we put YOU at the heart of all we do, supporting you from start to finish.
Need a Little More Info?
We’re here to help. Just fill out this short form and one of our admissions team members will reach out.
A Student Perspective...
"I wanted to come to Touro because I fell in love with the university the minute I walked through the door for my interview. The school is so involved in the community, which is very important to me."
Jasmine Giles Class of 2022
Admission Requirements Overview
- Baccalaureate degree or higher
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Prerequisites of writing/composition, humanities, applied statistics or research methods, human anatomy & physiology w/lab, abnormal psychology, medical terminology, and psychology
- Two letters of recommendation: One letter must be a licensed Occupational Therapist, professional supervisor, or college professor and one letter must be a character reference
- Shadowing or volunteer experience (recommended)
- GRE is not required
Full admission requirements can be found in the university catalog.
OTD Common Questions
You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.
Yes! However, all supporting materials, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, are still required. All supporting materials must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions prior to matriculation.
Although interviews are not required, candidates will be invited to attend a networking event to meet the faculty, staff, and current students. The networking event is included in the application process and will be offered via in-person and virtually.
Yes, the application process is on a rolling basis.
- Rolling admissions signifies that applications are reviewed as they arrive through the Centralized Application System and/or Touro University Nevada admissions application.
- The committee review selection begins after applications are verified and will continue until all the accepted seats are filled.
- Once the available positions are filled and the waitlist is maximized, the application review will end for the cycle. This may take place well before the stated deadline(s) due to the volume of applications.
No, at this time Touro University Nevada’s OTD program does not require a GRE to be taken for admission.
No, the School of Occupational Therapy does not accept AP placement scores, experimental learning, or transfer credits.
All Pass/Fail inquiries will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
