Graduation Rates
Our graduation rate is calculated by comparing the total number of students who began the program in either the MSOT or OTD degree program the total number of students who graduated from those programs. We allow students the opportunity to switch degree programs at the end of certain semesters. There may be some fluctuation in the number of students within each degree. In addition, these numbers may include students who graduated out of sync due to medical or personal leave or due to the need to retake a FWII experience.
MSOT Program Graduates
The total number of graduates from the Washington University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2018-2020 was 174, with an overall graduation rate of 99.6%.
| Graduation year |
Total MSOT graduates | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58 | 98.9% |
| 2019 | 58 | 100% |
| 2020 | 58 | 100% |
| Total | 174 |
99.6% |
OTD Program Graduates
The total number of graduates from the Washington University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program during the 3-year period of 2018-2020 was 91, with an overall graduation rate of 100%.
| Graduation year |
Total OTD graduates | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18 | 100% |
| 2019 | 36 | 100% |
| 2020 |
37 | 100% |
| Total | 91 | 100% |
Total Program Graduates
The total number of combined graduates from the Washington University Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree programs during the 3-year period of 2018-2020 was 265, with an overall graduation rate of 99.8%.
| Graduation year |
Total combined OTD and MSOT graduates |
Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 76 | 99.5% |
| 2019 | 94 | 100% |
| 2020 | 95 | 100% |
| Total |
265 |
99.8% |
Graduation Requirements for MSOT Students
The degree requirements include:
- Completion of all Program in Occupational Therapy courses with a "C-" or better
- A cumulative 2.75 grade point average or better and successful completion of all required Fieldwork I, and Fieldwork II experiences
- Successful completion of required total credits, including fieldwork credits, within the designated time allowed and according to degree requirements
- Successful completion of project paper and presentation
- Acceptable professional behaviors that are necessary for the practice of occupational therapy as outlined in the MSOT Student Handbook
The faculty reserves the right, to establish an individualized program of study for any student through the Committee on Academic and Professional Evaluation of Students (CAPES), following the procedures described in the MSOT Student Handbook.
Students must complete the MSOT degree program within a maximum of four (4) years; unless they have been given "special student" status upon admission or have been placed on an individualized program of study during the first two years of the Program (annual update by CAPES committee required). Students may apply for a voluntary medical or personal leave of absence to be approved by CAPES. An involuntary leave of absence may be imposed by CAPES. An approved leave of absence does not count in the maximum time to complete the program.
Graduation Requirements for OTD Students
The degree requirements include:
- Completion of all Program in Occupational Therapy courses with a "C-" or better
- A cumulative 3.0 grade point average or better and a record of all D forms (1-6) and successful completion of all required Fieldwork I, Fieldwork II and the doctoral capstone
- Successful completion of required total credits, including fieldwork and the doctoral capstone credits, within the designated time allowed and according to degree requirements
- Successful completion of project paper and presentation
- Acceptable professional behaviors that are necessary for the practice of occupational therapy as outlined in the OTD Student Handbook
The faculty reserves the right, to establish an individualized program of study for any student through the Committee on Academic and Professional Evaluation of Students (CAPES), following the procedures described in the OTD Student Handbook.
Students must complete the OTD degree program within a maximum of five (5) years; unless they have been given "special student" status upon admission or have been placed on an individualized program of study during the first two years of the Program (annual update by CAPES committee required). Students may apply for a voluntary medical or personal leave of absence to be approved by CAPES. An involuntary leave of absence may be imposed by CAPES. An approved leave of absence does not count in the maximum time to complete the program.
Commencement
Program in Occupational Therapy recognition ceremonies take place in May. Students are encouraged to participate in the morning Danforth Campus May Commencement Ceremony. Names of graduating students will appear in the Danforth Campus graduation program the following May if all requirements have been fulfilled by December. The actual degree is awarded in December following successful completion of fieldwork and/or apprenticeship. After the student has successfully completed the required Fieldwork and doctoral capstone experiences and all financial responsibility to the University is satisfied, the diploma will be issued and mailed.
Final, cumulative GPA is used to determine graduation honors. Students with a GPA of 3.9 or above will graduate with ‘High Honors’ and students with a GPA of between 3.75 and 3.89 will graduate with ‘Honors’. The graduating student with the highest GPA is the Student Class Marshal. For pre-professional students, the actual degree is typically awarded in December following successful completion of fieldwork and/or doctoral capstone.
