School of Health Sciences

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Pass rates are reported for all schools online on a state by state basis. Eastern's most recent NBCOT board examination pass rate is now available online. The occupational therapy certification (registration) examination is administered by a testing service under contract with the NBCOT. Currently there is on-demand testing. You will be responsible for having a transcript verifying your graduation sent to NBCOT. Information about NBCOT exam procedures will be on their website. Eligibility includes successful completion of all academic and fieldwork requirements. The certification examination is used as a basis for licensure in those states where occupational therapists are required to be licensed. Please check for your individual state licensure requirements. As part of your application, you will attest to your character, and you will be asked to answer questions related to the topic of felonies and or convictions. Please refer to the NBCOT website for additional information on an early determination review process relating to character or contact them via phone at at 301.990.7979 or their website.

New Graduate NBCOT Pass Rates 

OT Masters-Level Programs NBCOT Pass Rates

Required NBCOT Felony Statement

Individuals with a history of felony conviction, license/registration/certification revocation or suspension, criminal record or college/university suspension may not be eligible for certification from the NBCOT. The NBCOT decides each case individually via its character review program. Individuals with such a history are advised to seek clarification of their eligibility by contacting NBCOT directly and participating in this program. Information on early Determination of Character Review from the NBCOT (for candidates who have not yet submitted an exam application) is available on the NBCOT website.

EMU Occupational Therapy Program

Graduation Rates

(shown by year admitted to COT/MOT program)

• 3-Year Program Graduation Rate

  98% average 3-year Program Graduation Rate based on graduates in 2022 (entered 2020), 2021 (entered 2019), and 2020 (entered 2018)

• Winter 2023

  • 27 students entered program
  • 0 students completed requirements for graduation
  • 27 still in progress
  • Graduation data available in August 2025

• Winter 2022

  • 38 students entered program
  • 0 students completed requirements for graduation
  • 38 still in progress
  • Graduation data available in August 2024

• Winter 2021

  • 36 students entered program
  • 0 students completed requirements for graduation
  • 34 still in progress
  • Graduation data available in August 2023