Entry-level master's · OTA-to-OT bridge
Shenandoah University MSOT Bridge Program
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) · Winchester, Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
- Program length
- 2.5 years
- Credits
- 75
- Format
- Hybrid (over 50% online)
- Start term
- Fall (late August)
A two-year weekend MSOT option is also offered.
Source quote
“75-credit, 2.5 year Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program is delivered in a flexible, hybrid format, with over 50% of the content delivered online ... two-year weekend Master of Science ... Classes Start Late August”
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 master's
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Share taught by distance education
- 50-74%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2033/2034
- Address
- 1775 N. Sector Court, Winchester, VA 22601-2859
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
95% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 97.3% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | 97% | 100% | 95% |
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
- GRE
- Not required source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 10 hours recommended (not required) 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
- $79,606
2.5-year program, Aug 2026–Dec 2028.
From the program’s published cost table on su.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
Other programs at Shenandoah University
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Winchester, 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.
Shenandoah University MSOT Bridge Program: FAQ
How long is Shenandoah University’s MSOT bridge program?
2.5 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for Shenandoah University’s MSOT bridge program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). GRE: not required. Observation hours: 10 hours recommended (not required). Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is Shenandoah University’s NBCOT pass rate?
95% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.3% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
How much does Shenandoah University’s MSOT bridge program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $79,606 (2.5-year program, Aug 2026–Dec 2028). Living costs are extra.
Is Shenandoah University’s MSOT 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 Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Board of Medicine (Department of Health Professions). How to get licensed in Virginia →
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