Entry-level OTD · OTA-to-OT bridge
Chatham University OTD Bridge Program
Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD) · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD)
- Program length
- 28 months (7 terms)
- Credits
- 99
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“full-time, 99-credit OTD degree can be completed in seven terms, or 28 months ... begins each fall”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 25-49%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2021/2022
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 107 Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
98% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95.7% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 95% | 94% | 98% |
Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.
Admission requirements
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
OTCAS 2026–2027: $172 for the first program, $71 for each additional one. OTCAS guide.
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
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.
Chatham University OTD Bridge Program: FAQ
How long is Chatham University’s OTD bridge program?
28 months (7 terms), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Chatham University’s OTD bridge program?
Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Chatham University’s NBCOT pass rate?
98% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is Chatham University’s OTD bridge program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
Pay in Pennsylvania
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. How to get licensed in Pennsylvania →
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