Entry-level OTD
Andrews University OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Berrien Springs, Michigan Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years
- Start term
- Fall (first cohort Fall 2026)
Candidacy granted; the program expects ACOTE’s accreditation decision in the inaugural cohort’s second-to-last semester (anticipated April 2029). A 3+3 path pairs a psychology bachelor’s with the OTD.
Source quote
“otinfo@andrews.edu.edu | 269-471-6305 Program Highlights 3+3= 2 degrees Bachelor of Science in Psychology with pre-Occupational Therapy concentration (3 years) Occupational Therapy Doctorate (3 years) Access a high-quality education at a competitive and affordable price. Faith-based, collaborative, caring and diverse Excellent clinical experiences provided i ... A is (301) 652- AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org . With candidacy status granted, the OTD program is authorized to formally admit students , and Andrews University will admit its first cohort for Fall 2026 . Qualified applicants will be notified of acceptance in accordance with ACOTE policies. ACOTE accreditation decisions are made following a pre-accreditation r ... ordance with ACOTE policies. ACOTE accreditation decisions are made following a pre-accreditation review and an on-site evaluation and will not occur until the second-to-last semester of the inaugural cohort (anticipated April 2029). The program must be granted Accreditation Status before graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for occupational therapists a”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Candidacy
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 4150 Administration Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104
A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
- GRE
- Not required source
- Observation hours
- 20 hours recommended (not required) source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Published program cost
- Program tuition
- $98,289
estimated tuition and professional fees.
From the program’s published cost table on andrews.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
- Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
- Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
- Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 24 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.
Andrews University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Andrews University’s OTD program?
3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Andrews University’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 20 hours recommended (not required). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does Andrews University’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $98,289 (estimated tuition and professional fees). Living costs are extra.
Is Andrews University’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Candidacy” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program granted Candidacy status by ACOTE; it may admit students while it works toward accreditation.
Pay in Michigan
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Michigan is handled by the Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs). How to get licensed in Michigan →
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