The Bowling Green State University Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is the first and only public OTD program of its kind in Ohio. Academically rigorous.
Program Highlights:
Accelerated program. Earn your OTD degree in two years. Most doctoral – and even some master’s OT programs – take up to three years to complete. The two-year OTD model allows you to enter the workforce and start earning a salary sooner. Flexible, hybrid curriculum. Our approach combines the best practices of distance learning with the invaluable hands-on experience of on-campu
06/12/2026
Are you considering BGSU for your future in occupational therapy? No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to answer your questions and provide you with resources to make your decision easier.
Use the link below to schedule an advising appointment.
https://gradapply.bgsu.edu/portal/spot
The sign you’ve been waiting for is written in the clouds. 🦅
06/11/2026
Clinical experience is a foundational part of the BGSU OTD curriculum. As a student, you will participate in five fieldwork experiences across targeted disciplines which will allow you to apply your knowledge, hone your skills and develop safe and effective reasoning abilities.
Our hybrid approach means that you will learn during online courses, then use that knowledge in real world situations during your clinical experiences. Learn more about what you can expect by visiting our program page.
https://www.bgsu.edu/academics/graduate/occupational-therapy-doctorate.html
06/03/2026
You have three days left to apply for our Doctor of Occupational Therapy program! Apply by June 6 to be a part of our next cohort, and benefit from the accelerated, hybrid advantage we offer at BGSU.
Apply through OTCAS at the link below.
https://otcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login
Some programs prepare you for a career, but the best ones also remind you why you chose it in the first place. 🧡
We are so lucky to be part of the BGSU OTD program, a community that encourages us, challenges us, and continues to shape us into the occupational therapists we hope to become. From supportive faculty to classmates who quickly become friends, we are grateful for every part of this journey.
Proud to be Falcons. 🦅🧡
05/29/2026
Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 6 p.m. for our final webinar before our June 6 application deadline. This is your last opportunity to ask questions before you submit your application, so don’t miss it!
Register at the link below.
https://gradapply.bgsu.edu/register/?id=5a77fd97-0677-4a02-8aa7-0bb2ef72e1a0
05/29/2026
Apply by June 6 to be a part of our next OTD cohort! Our application deadline is only 1 week away, which means you still have time to submit your materials and see how our hybrid, accelerated model will benefit you.
Use the link below to finish your application.
https://otcas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant-ux/ #/login
What does life as an OTD student look like at BGSU? Follow along as Josh travels from New Jersey to Bowling Green for a lab immersion!
05/25/2026
At BGSU OTD, we honor all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to their country. On this Memorial Day, we invite you to pause and consider what they have given.
Our cohort may be together at BGSU now, but our journeys started all over the Unites States! 🧡🦅 See where some of our OTD students earned their undergraduate degrees before becoming Falcons!