University of Southern California

Program at a glance

Institution

Private Nonprofit

Location

1540 Alcazar Street, CHP-133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE format label

Not specified

ACOTE distance percentage

1-24% — does not establish fully online availability

Application availability

Unknown

Roster checked

2026-11-02

Developing statuses are not accreditation. Inactive programs may not admit students. An accredited listing does not confirm that applications are open.

ADMISSIONS EVIDENCE

Selected facts reviewed

• Early action

  November 1, 2026; decision by December 23. Applications Verified after November 1 enter rolling regular review. No fixed final regular deadline established by this page.

  Institution source ↗Checked 2026-11-02
• Prerequisites

  Anatomy with lab; physiology; psychological disorders; sociology/cultural anthropology; medical terminology; lifespan developmental psychology/human development.

  Institution source ↗Checked 2026-11-02
• Course rules

  Within seven years; prerequisite GPA at least 3.0; C minimum with specific medical terminology and dated pandemic exceptions. Online/community college coursework accepted; online anatomy needs a qualifying interactive/dissection component.

  Institution source ↗Checked 2026-11-02
• Timing and unknowns

  Prerequisites complete by spring of enrollment year. Current entry-OTD GRE policy was not established; do not substitute PhD rules or a historical GRE waiver.

  Institution source ↗Checked 2026-11-02
• Volunteer experience

  FAQ says volunteer hours are neither required nor evaluated. Do not generalize this statement to every category of work or observation. Learning about OT is recommended.

  Institution source ↗Checked 2026-11-02

Reviewed facts are not a complete admissions checklist. Confirm the intended degree, campus, pathway, and cycle.