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?
- For help with navigating the OTCAS site or completing the general OTCAS application, contact OTCAS directly.
- For questions about JMU-specific requirements, email the JMU OT Program
Final Reminder
Make sure you complete all three steps by the required deadlines.