Process and Timeline
Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
July 2025: The application opens on OTCAS(link is external and opens in a new window) (see OTCAS site for exact opening date, usually mid/late July)
October 15, 2025: Deadline for priority application review. We will provide decisions to applicants who are verified on OTCAS before this date in November or early December at the latest.
October 16, 2025 - January 15, 2026: We will review applications on a rolling basis and provide decisions as they are available.
Applications must be VERIFIED on OTCAS by the deadlines listed above. We recommend submitting at least 2 weeks early to ensure your application will be verified. If you have any concerns, please reach out to the admissions office.
If you have any questions, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail).