Entry-level master's
West Virginia University MOT Program
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) · Morgantown, West Virginia Accredited
From the program’s website
- Degree
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Program length
- 4.5 years total (2+3 program)
Students apply in their sophomore year and begin OT coursework as juniors.
Source quote
“Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) ... a 2+3 program allowing students to achieve an entry-level professional degree in just 4.5 years. Students apply to the program in their sophomore year”
Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.
From the ACOTE directory
- Accreditation status
- Accreditation
- Degree level
- Entry-level master's
- Institution type
- Public
- Share taught by distance education
- 1-24%
- Last ACOTE on-site review
- 2023/2024
- Next ACOTE on-site review
- 2033/2034
- Address
- Department of Human Performance and Applied Exercise Science, 2001 Rec Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26505
Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.
ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.
NBCOT exam results
100% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 95% average over the last 3 reported years
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | 98% | 100% | 85% | 100% |
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
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0 (cumulative) source
- Applies through
- OTCAS (centralized application) source
- Observation hours
- 30 hours 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.
Other programs at West Virginia University
- Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) — Morgantown, accredited
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.
West Virginia University MOT Program: FAQ
How long is West Virginia University’s MOT program?
4.5 years total (2+3 program), according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).
What are the admission requirements for West Virginia University’s MOT program?
Minimum GPA 3.0 (cumulative). Observation hours: 30 hours. Applications go through OTCAS. Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.
What is West Virginia University’s NBCOT pass rate?
100% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 95% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).
Is West Virginia University’s MOT 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 West Virginia
U.S. median for occupational therapists: $100,330. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 29-1122). Compare all states.
Licensing in West Virginia is handled by the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in West Virginia →
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