Admission Requirements
On this page, you will find the admission process and requirements for Chatham University's Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional (PPOTD) program.
Admission Requirements
- Free, online application
- Please list former last or maiden names that may appear on transcripts
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent directly from the institutions to Chatham University by emailing Admissions or sending by mail to this address:
- Chatham University
Graduate Admissions
107 Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Chatham University
- Current resume
- Copy of OT license
- Admissions Essay
- In 500 words or less, explain your understanding of evidence-based practice versus research, and then describe an area of interest and/or potential problem you are interested in focusing your evidence-based capstone project on. Include why you are interested in this area and why it is relevant for occupational therapy practice. Note: The essay will help us understand your interests related to the capstone project but in no way represents a firm commitment to any ideas that you share. Students are guided to confirm their capstone topics in the first semester of the program.
To be considered for admission review, please note that either a master’s degree or undergraduate degree in occupational therapy is required. The GRE is not required.
International Applicants
International Applicants must submit additional documentation to the Office of Admissions. A list of these documents can be found on the International Admission web page.
Application Deadline (Fall & Spring)
We are always accepting applications for our fall and spring terms, but we recommend submitting by August 1 for the fall term and November 1 for the spring term. Submitting a complete application as soon as possible is helpful, as space in our cohort program is limited.