Entry-level OTD
Hawaii Pacific University-Honolulu OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Honolulu, Hawaii Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 24 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Start term
- January
Honolulu cohort: application deadline December 7, 2026; classes begin January 11, 2027.
Source quote
“pational therapy practice and given support to integrate and apply new skills and ideas and evolve their learning as future occupational therapy practitioners. Learning occurs over 24 months in a social, hybrid environment where students collaborate with each other, occupational therapy educators, occupational therapy practitioners, interprofessional colleagues, and diverse membe ... t in which they practice, expand their capacity , and embody the vision of an occupational ly- just society by engaging as agents of change in their community. Honolulu Program Application Deadline: December 7, 2026 Classes Begin: January 11, 2027 Learn More Las Vegas Program Application Deadline: December 14, 2026 Classes Begin: August 30, 2027 LEARN MORE PROGRAM DELIVERY Our OTD program s offer an acce”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2024/2025
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2031/2032
- Address
- 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, WP1-400, Honolulu, HI 96813
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
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.
Hawaii Pacific University-Honolulu OTD Program: FAQ
How long is Hawaii Pacific University-Honolulu’s OTD program?
24 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Hawaii Pacific University-Honolulu’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours recommended (not required). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is Hawaii Pacific University-Honolulu’s OTD 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 Hawaii
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Hawaii is handled by the Hawaii Occupational Therapy Program (Professional and Vocational Licensing). How to get licensed in Hawaii →