Admissions
Admission Requirements
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One verified application through either George Fox University or OTCAS (more info)
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Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. The degree must be completed by the program start date, but may be in progress during the application process.
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Required prerequisite courses must be completed by the by the program start date, but may be in progress during the application process. A competitive candidate will have an undergraduate degree and prerequisite grade point average of at least 3.0 (applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA may be considered).
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Two professional letters of recommendation. We encourage one recommendation letter from an occupational therapist. Recommendation letters from friends and family will not be accepted. (Please note, when applying through OTCAS, three evaluations/recommendations are required).
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Observation hours are not required.
How to Apply
To apply to our Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, please choose one of the options below:
Apply Online Through George Fox
Direct applications for the 2026 application cycle will open on Sep. 1, 2025.
If George Fox is your school of choice and you’re not planning to apply to other OT schools, this is your best option. It's free to apply, and we'll work with you from start to finish. Please keep in mind that information submitted directly to George Fox does not transfer to OTCAS.
You may submit your application as long as you will be completed with your prerequisites by the end of the summer term of the year for which you are applying.
Apply Online Through OTCAS
OTCAS applications for the 2026 application cycle will open on Sep. 1, 2025.
If you want to apply to multiple schools all at once, the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) is the best option. Simply add George Fox University under the “Add Program” tab of your OTCAS application. The OTCAS application fee is $169 for the first program you apply to and $71 for each additional program you apply to.
You may submit your application to OTCAS as long as you will be completed with your prerequisites by the end of the summer term of the year for which you are applying.
Fall 2026 Admissions Timeline
Once Your Application is Complete
Admissions notifications will begin in November and will be rolling after that point. Applications will be accepted until the cohort is full.
If offered admission, a $200 enrollment deposit is required in order to secure your place in the cohort, which will be applied back to your account upon graduation.
Financial Aid
Many students receive federal Stafford Loans to help finance their education. George Fox University is listed with WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education). Tuition assistance is available through WICHE for applicants who reside in a state that does not have a state-funded occupational therapy doctorate program.
More information about financial aid for graduate students
Questions?
Trisha Stickler
Admissions Counselor, Occupational Therapy Program