Entry-level OTD
University of New Haven OTD Program
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) · West Haven, Connecticut Preaccreditation
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Program length
- 2.75 years (8 semesters, full-time)
- Credits
- 96
- Format
- On-ground
- Start term
- Fall
Source quote
“Program Format: On-Ground Total Credits: 96 Time to Complete: 2.75 years / 8 semesters Start Dates: Fall, only”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Preaccreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level OTD
- Institution type
- Private Nonprofit
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2026/2027
- Address
- Rehabilitation Sciences and Wellness, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516-1916
A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
Admission requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 10 hours source
- TOEFL (iBT) minimum
- 100 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
- Total
- $114,775
Total includes tuition and fees, students entering 2026–2027.
From the program’s published cost table on newhaven.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.
University of New Haven OTD Program: FAQ
How long is University of New Haven’s OTD program?
2.75 years (8 semesters, full-time), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for University of New Haven’s OTD program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 10 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
How much does University of New Haven’s OTD program cost?
The program publishes a total cost of $114,775. Living costs are extra.
Is University of New Haven’s OTD program accredited?
ACOTE lists it with status “Preaccreditation” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). A new program that has passed ACOTE’s preaccreditation review and is working toward full accreditation.
Pay in Connecticut
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, OT Licensure. How to get licensed in Connecticut →
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