Entry-level OTD
D'Youville University OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Buffalo, New York Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 36 months (nine semesters)
- Format
- Hybrid (online coursework + on-campus labs)
- Start term
- May (first cohort May 2027)
D’Youville announced in October 2026 that the program received ACOTE approval to launch (candidacy).
Source quote
“d 2032, while the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 14 percent national growth from 2024 through 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The 36-month program spans nine semesters and emphasizes occupation-based practice, evidence-based care, client- and family-centered treatment, and professional leadership. Students will complete 24 we ... ned for students entering the profession, the new OTD program prepares graduates for advanced clinical practice, leadership, research, advocacy, and education. The hybrid program combines online coursework with immersive on-campus laboratory experiences, extensive fieldwork, and a doctoral capstone project focused on advancing evidence-based practice. "Occupational therapists play an increasingly important rol ... ks of Level II fieldwork before culminating their education with a doctoral capstone experience designed to solve real-world clinical and community challenges. The inaugural cohort will begin classes in May 2027, with an initial class of 24 students. Enrollment is expected to grow to 72 students across three cohorts as the program reaches full implementation. D'Youville's program is supported by an extensi”
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
- 2029/2030
- Address
- 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201
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
- Class size
- 24 source
Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.
Other programs at D'Youville University
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) — Buffalo, accredited
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.
D'Youville University OTD Program: FAQ
How long is D'Youville University’s OTD program?
36 months (nine semesters), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
Is D'Youville 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 New York
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (State Board for Occupational Therapy). How to get licensed in New York →
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