The second step in your application process is applying to the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).

What You’ll Need Before Applying

Before you begin, gather the following required information:

  • Your contact information and details about your experiences
  • OTCAS Personal Statement
  • Contact information for three individuals who will provide evaluations (references)
  • PDF copy of your JMU Graduate School Application
  • Documentation of OT Exposure, including:
    • JMU Exposure to Occupational Therapy Verification Form
    • Virtual Shadowing

How to Complete this Step

Follow these steps to submit your application:

  • Visit the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) website.
  • Create an account and follow the instructions provided by OTCAS.  
  • Complete the General OTCAS Application (this information is accessible to all programs).
  • Enter/upload all required information in the My Application section and pay the fee. 
  • Submit your OTCAS personal statement and evaluations (references). 
  • Complete the Program Specific Component: 
    • Select James Madison University Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program 
    • Upload the following information into the JMU program-specific “Documents” section:
      • PDF copy of your JMU Graduate School Application
      • Contact information for three references supporting your application
      • OT Exposure documentation: submit documentation of Virtual OT Shadowing and/or the JMU Exposure to OT Verification Form

Important Notes

  • Your application must be verified by OTCAS by January 10, 2026. Visit OTCAS for more details about verification.

Questions?

Final Reminder

Make sure you complete all three steps by the required deadlines.

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