QU OTD Admissions launch booklet

DOCTORAL PROGRAM

LEADING WITH PURPOSE. HEALING WITH OCCUPATION.

Innovative. Hybrid.

Mission-Driven. Student-Centered.

At Quincy University, we believe occupational therapy is more than a profession—it’s a calling to serve, empower, and restore independence. Our Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program combines academic excellence with Franciscan values to prepare you for a meaningful, impactful career as a compassionate and capable clinician.

Through our hybrid design, small cohorts, and hands-on experience, OTD students develop the confidence, skills, and critical thinking needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Graduates of Quincy University’s OTD program are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to advocate for clients, advance practice, and create inclusive opportunities for participation in meaningful occupations. You’ll emerge ready to serve as a leader in a field that changes lives every day.

Flexible Hybrid Model Learn wherever you are. Our hybrid format blends fully interactive online coursework with immersive, on-campus lab experiences that connect theory with real-world application.

Hands-On Learning Engage directly with peers, faculty, and clients in in-person lab sessions designed to transform classroom knowledge into professional-level competence.

Immersion Summit Labs Each term, you’ll come to Quincy for Hawk OTD Summit Labs—two focused, multi-day, on-campus experiences that turn online learning into confident, professional-level skills.

Work side-by-side with faculty, peers, and clinicians; engage with clients in realistic scenarios; and leave each lab ready to apply what you’ve learned in practice.

Small Cohorts and Mentorship At QU’s OTD program, you’ll join a small, supportive cohort where relationships come first. Faculty and staff know you by name, check in often, and provide individualized guidance from your first semester through fieldwork and capstone. You’ll collaborate in peer learning teams, receive 1:1 mentoring on projects and professional goals, and get timely feedback, advising, and career support. Together, we celebrate progress, tackle challenges, and prepare you to thrive as a compassionate, practice-ready occupational therapist.

Be Part of the First Class of QU Occupational Therapists Quincy University’s charter class of OTD students begins in January 2026—and members of this inaugural cohort will receive an exclusive financial advantage.

$10,000 Charter Scholarship To celebrate the launch of this groundbreaking program, all students in the first class are eligible for a $10,000 scholarship to offset the total cost of the OTD program.

Take the next step toward a rewarding career where science meets service, and compassion drives innovation.

$10,000 Charter Scholarship

Apply today.

To learn more about the OTD program, use the QR code or contact us at occupationaltherapy@quincy.edu

1800 College Avenue | Quincy, IL 62301-2699 | 800.688.4295 | admissions@quincy.edu The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www. acoteonline.org. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.