School of Occupational Therapy Accreditation

The School of Occupational Therapy at Pacific University is a professional entry-level occupational therapy program and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Accreditation has been granted for academic years of 2014/15 through 2029/2030 at entry-level doctorate.

ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational programs satisfy the states’ educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Students graduating from an ACOTE® accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant educational program are eligible to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification exam and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the AOTA State Licensure webpage. 

Questions regarding accreditation by ACOTE should be directed through their website or to their administrative office at the following: 

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD  20814

301-652-6611 | acoteonline.org

Questions about the program should be directed to Graduate and Professional Admissions at 503-352-7223.

Program results from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

State of Oregon: Occupational Therapy Licensing Board

Graduation/Retention Rates