Entry-level OTD
University of Montana OTD Program
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Missoula, Montana Candidacy
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Program length
- 33 months (2 years, 9 months)
- Format
- In-person (Missoula)
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“e a new path. Key Deadlines Applications open: July 18, 2026 Priority Deadline: October 16, 2026 Final Deadline: January 8, 2027 Step 1: Understand the Program Program Length 33 months (2 years, 9 months) Classes start in the Fall of each year Graduation is in the Spring Delivery In-person at the University of Montana, Missoula Program Mission and Philosophy The Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at the University of Montana strives to foster global citizens, interprofessional col”
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
- Public
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2027/2028
- Address
- 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812
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
- 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.
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.
University of Montana OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of Montana’s OTD program?
33 months (2 years, 9 months), according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of Montana’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
Is University of Montana’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 Montana
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Montana is handled by the Montana Board of Physical, Rehabilitative, and Developmental Health Care Professionals. How to get licensed in Montana →
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