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Entry-level OTD

Wayne State University OTD Program

Entry-level OTD · Detroit, Michigan Candidacy

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Candidacy
Degree level
Entry-level OTD
Institution type
Public
Next ACOTE on-site review
2027/2028
Address
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Science, 259 Mack, Detroit, MI 48201

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

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.

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.

Wayne State University OTD Program: FAQ

What are the admission requirements for Wayne State University’s OTD program?

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

Is Wayne State University’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.

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