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Concordia University Wisconsin MOT Bridge Program

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Mequon, Wisconsin Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program length
24 months (year-round)
Start term
Spring (January), face-to-face track

Pathways: accelerated BS+MOT (4.5 years), post-baccalaureate, and OTA bridge.

Source quote
“Students can complete the program in 24 months ... The face-to-face track of the MOT program has a Spring term start ... 4.5 years ... Post-Baccalaureate ... OTA Bridge”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level master's
Institution type
Private Nonprofit
Share taught by distance education
50-74%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2021/2022
Next ACOTE on-site review
2031/2032
Address
12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097-2418

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

83% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 90% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
99%97%96%91%83%

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

Minimum GPA
3.0 (cumulative) source
Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) source
TOEFL (iBT) minimum
89 source
Class size
30 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.

Published program cost

Program tuition
$75,000

4 semesters × $18,750.

From the program’s published cost table on cuw.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

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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.

Concordia University Wisconsin MOT Bridge Program: FAQ

How long is Concordia University Wisconsin’s MOT bridge program?

24 months (year-round), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Concordia University Wisconsin’s MOT bridge program?

Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Concordia University Wisconsin’s NBCOT pass rate?

83% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 90% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Concordia University Wisconsin’s MOT bridge program cost?

The program publishes full-program tuition of $75,000 (4 semesters × $18,750). Living costs are extra.

Is Concordia University Wisconsin’s MOT 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 Wisconsin

$92,390median annual pay
$73,610–$110,95010th–90th percentile
3,710occupational therapists employed

U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.

Licensing in Wisconsin is handled by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board). How to get licensed in Wisconsin →

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