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This program admits for a fall semester start.

Application due date: Applications open for rolling admissions on July 18, 2026 and continue through a deadline of January 15, 2027. Slots for the entering class of 2027 will fill first-come, first-served.

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• The application MUST be completed and "verified" by the deadline for the application to be fully reviewed.
• Baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all colleges attended
• Minimum grade of "B" or better in each prerequisite course
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation; These can be uploaded to the electronic application. Letters must be dated within two years of applying. The two letters must include one academic, and one professional recommendation.  The professional letter can, but does not need to be, from an occupational therapy practitioner.
• Documented observation hours are highly encouraged, though not required.  Please note: Faculty review of your application will include consideration of your exposure to and knowledge of the occupational therapy profession, through a variety of in-person and virtual experiences. These may include: volunteer experiences, work experiences, personal experiences. 
• Current professional résumé/CV.
• Personal statement
• A document with a link to a 5-minute (or shorter) public access video of you answering the following questions.

1. Please elaborate on 1-2 areas you mentioned in your personal statement that make you a strong candidate for our program.
2. How do you feel that you, as a future occupational therapy practitioner, can create a culture of wellness? Please provide one concrete example.
3. OTD Program-Specific Question: How do you envision yourself creating public impact in the role of a doctor of occupational therapy? Please provide a concrete example aligned with one the four essential attributes of students in the OTD program: 1.) autonomy 2.) relationship building 3.) leadership 4.) agents of change.

Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

Prerequisite Coursework

Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of B or better. At the time of application, prospective students may have up to three prerequisite courses outstanding/in progress and, if accepted, need to be completed by August 15. However, due to the competitive applicant pool, the Admissions Committee strongly encourages the completion of all prerequisite courses prior to application. For additional questions, please contact ot@kean.edu.

This program admits for a fall semester start.

Application due date: Applications open for rolling admissions on July 18, 2026 and continue through a deadline of January 15, 2027. Slots for the entering class of 2027 will fill first-come, first-served.

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• The application MUST be completed and "verified" by the deadline for the application to be fully reviewed.
• Baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all colleges attended
• Minimum grade of "B" or better in each prerequisite course
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation; These can be uploaded to the electronic application. Letters must be dated within two years of applying. The two letters must include one academic, and one professional recommendation.  The professional letter can, but does not need to be, from an occupational therapy practitioner.
• Documented observation hours are highly encouraged, though not required.  Please note: Faculty review of your application will include consideration of your exposure to and knowledge of the occupational therapy profession, through a variety of in-person and virtual experiences. These may include: volunteer experiences, work experiences, personal experiences. 
• Current professional résumé/CV.
• Personal statement
• A document with a link to a 5-minute (or shorter) public access video of you answering the following questions.

1. Please elaborate on 1-2 areas you mentioned in your personal statement that make you a strong candidate for our program.
2. How do you feel that you, as a future occupational therapy practitioner, can create a culture of wellness? Please provide one concrete example.
3. OTD Program-Specific Question: How do you envision yourself creating public impact in the role of a doctor of occupational therapy? Please provide a concrete example aligned with one the four essential attributes of students in the OTD program: 1.)  autonomy 2.) relationship building 3.) leadership 4.) agents of change.

Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

Prerequisite Coursework

Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of B or better. At the time of application, prospective students may have up to three prerequisite courses outstanding/in progress and, if accepted, need to be completed by August 15. However, due to the competitive applicant pool, the Admissions Committee strongly encourages the completion of all prerequisite courses prior to application. For additional questions, please contact ot@kean.edu.

Note: These courses must be taken within ten years of application to the program.

Students may complete the required prerequisite at any accredited institution. If you intend to complete these prerequisites at Kean University, you may apply to the University as an undergraduate second-degree, non-matriculated student. You may also contact ot@kean.edu with specific questions about prerequisites coursework.

Statement on Access and Inclusion 

Occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education programs are committed to providing equitable access to education for all qualified students in accordance with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment ensures that individuals are not denied equal protection under the law, including students with disabilities. 

Students who disclose a disability and request reasonable accommodation(s) will be supported through reasonable, effective, individualized, and timely accommodations that do not fundamentally alter the program or create an undue burden.