Entry-level OTD

Virginia Commonwealth University OTD Program

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) · Richmond, Virginia Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Program length
9 semesters
Credits
104
Source quote
“of Health Professions requirements and successfully complete 104 credits. The VCU Bulletin is the official source for academic course and program information. Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) - 104 Credits 9 Semester Course Sequence Year 1 - 42 Credits Semester Credits Courses Summer 1 9 OCCT 589 Advanced Functional Anatomy (7) OCCT 580 Introduction to the Profession of Occupational Therap”

Checked on the program’s website on October 9, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Public
Share taught by distance education
1-24%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2025/2026
Next ACOTE on-site review
2035/2036
Address
900 E. Leigh Street, Suite 5020, 1015 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

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 · 97.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
100%100%100%98%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

Applies through
OTCAS (centralized application) 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
$95,027

Total includes tuition, fees, books and supplies for 3 years (in-state, 2026–27 basis).

From the program’s published cost table on occu.chp.vcu.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.

Virginia Commonwealth University OTD Program: FAQ

How long is Virginia Commonwealth University’s OTD program?

9 semesters, according to the program’s website (checked October 9, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for Virginia Commonwealth University’s OTD program?

Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is Virginia Commonwealth University’s NBCOT pass rate?

95% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 97.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does Virginia Commonwealth University’s OTD program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $95,027. Living costs are extra.

Is Virginia Commonwealth University’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 Virginia

$100,710median annual pay
$70,200–$134,57010th–90th percentile
4,150occupational therapists employed

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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