Entry-level OTD
The Chicago School OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · Chicago, Illinois Applicant
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 3 years
- Credits
- 99 semester credit hours
- Format
- Hybrid (online learning + on-campus immersions)
- Start term
- Fall (first cohort Fall 2027)
The program’s ACOTE candidacy application is scheduled for submission in December 2026.
Source quote
“Info APPLY NOW STUDENT PORTAL GIVING INSIGHT MAGAZINE SEARCH Request Info Home Programs Medicine Doctor of Occupational Therapy Doctor of Occupational Therapy A hybrid OTD program that combines flexible online learning with immersive hands-on training, emerging technology, and dedicated faculty mentorship. Request Info Online coursework with six on-campus immersions in Chica ... program. Students must fulfill the following requirements: Completion of Required Curriculum Successfully complete all required courses in the OTD curriculum. Successfully complete a minimum of 99 semester credit hours required for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. Complete all required didactic, laboratory, simulation, experiential, fieldwork, and doctoral capstone ... ith the candidacy application scheduled for submission in December 2026. When will the first Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort at The Chicago School begin? The first Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort will begin in fall 2027. What is the doctoral capstone? The doctoral capstone includes an individualized project and in-depth experience that allow you to apply your knowledge, develo ... website . Frequently Asked Questions Is The Chicago School’s OTD program accredited? The occupational therapy program is pursuing accreditation through ACOTE®, with the candidacy application scheduled for submission in December 2026. When will the first Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort at The Chicago School begin? The first Doctor of Occupational Therapy cohort will begin in fall 2027”
Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Applicant
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2028/2029
- Address
- 400 S. Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60607
An institution that has applied to ACOTE to start this program. It is at the very start of the accreditation process.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
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
- $123,750
- Total
- $131,435
99 credits × $1,250. Total includes tuition and fees.
From the program’s published cost table on thechicagoschool.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.
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.
The Chicago School OTD Program: FAQ
How long is The Chicago School’s OTD program?
3 years, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for The Chicago School’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does The Chicago School’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes full-program tuition of $123,750 (99 credits × $1,250). Living costs are extra.
Is The Chicago School’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Applicant” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). An institution that has applied to ACOTE to start this program. It is at the very start of the accreditation process.
Pay in Illinois
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
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