The Howard University Occupational Therapy program subscribes to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service, known as OTCAS. The last MSOT class was accepted in August 2020. High school and undergraduate students wishing to enroll in an entry-level program should complete an undergraduate degree at an accredited university with required prerequisites and apply to the OTD program. Students can pursue a BS degree in Health Sciences at Howard University and complete the prerequisites for entry to the OTD program. All students seeking a OTD degree must apply for graduate admissions consideration to the entry-level doctorate of occupational therapy program.

Admission consideration may be granted to applicants who satisfy all admissions criteria. Criteria for admissions to the OT entry-level OTD degree program includes:

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completion of required prerequisite courses
Verification of 40 hours of volunteer experience in an Occupational Therapy setting
Completion of the OTCAS Application
Participation in a personal interview
Submission of three letters of recommendations

IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90