Doctoral Regulations

Time Limit to Complete Doctoral Degree (D-1)

All work toward an Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree must be completed within ten years. Extensions of this time limit may be requested by submitting a Graduate Student Petition to Graduate Programs.

Final Exit Requirements (D-2)

Final Exit Requirements (D-2a)

Students are required to complete an exit requirement as determined by the professional doctoral program to demonstrate candidates’ preparation for advanced practice in the profession. The exit requirement is met by providing Graduate Programs with exit documentation.

Final Exit Form (D-2b)

Students in professional doctoral programs submit an original final document demonstrating original thinking and the ability to evaluate research in the field analytically. Students in professional doctoral programs are expected to follow the document formatting standards in their individual disciplines. Each committee member indicates approval of the student’s final document by posting their decision on the Final Exit Form.