Occupational Therapy

Undergraduate academic requirements

• To be considered for admission you must have graduated from a secondary school recognized as an acceptable equivalent to a U.S. high school and you must demonstrate a record of acceptable academic success
• In general, undergraduate applicants are expected to obtain the U.S. equivalent of a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for most majors.
• The Center for Global Engagement takes into the account the educational system and grading system particular to your country; therefore, you are evaluated against students from the same country
• An initial interview is not formally required before your application, but you can request an interview with an admissions officer if you would like to articulate additional information. The Center for Global Engagement reserves the right to require an interview after examining your admissions materials if we would like more information before our admissions decision
• Duquesne is a holistic institution that takes into consideration other skills outside of academic life, such as teamwork, leadership, initiative and compassion

English proficiency

Undergraduate

• TOEFL iBT

  70

• IELTS

  6.0

• Duolingo English Test

  95

• PTE Academic

  48 (only accepted for some academic programs)

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

• Four years of secondary coursework taught in English at an accredited institution
• Student comes from a native English country
• International baccalaureate
• English language placement tests upon arrival to campus
• For international students who participate in the ACCP program (through IPERC), Duquesne will accept the ACCP English Exam as proof of students' English ability

Documents required

Undergraduate

• Completed online application
• Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education
• Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you - attended. Photocopies are not considered official
• Scanned copies are accepted for evaluation of your application, but originals must be received before you begin classes at Duquesne
• If you have enrolled in an ESL program in the United States, you also must submit the ESL transcripts
• At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths
• Submit a personal statement of at least 300 words which answers the following questions and includes examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences
• English Language Scores

Fee information

• Undergraduate tuition

  $47,146 per year

• Graduate tuition

  from $23,112 to $38,060 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

**Libermann Scholarship** International students who are accepted to Duquesne qualify for the Libermann Scholarship. Accepted students are automatically considered for the scholarship and do not need to apply. - **Amount:** From $9,000 to $26,000 per academic year. It is renewable for four years/eight semesters of study. - **Requirements:** This is a merit-based scholarship based on your academic performance. The scholarship committee will look at your entire application and supporting documents to determine your award amount.

Talent Scholarships: Every year, The School of Music recognizes talent by awarding scholarships based upon an audition.

Athletic Scholarships: Every year, The Athletics Department awards scholarships for both men's and women's NCAA sports.

Clergy Discount: Members of the clergy are given partial tuition remission on tuition for most programs, and Spiritans are given special funding opportunities.

Graduate Assistantships

• Assistantships are granted to graduate students based on their academic performance
• Students are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores for consideration. The amount of the assistantships depends on the applicant's scores in these tests.
• All assistantship awards are determined by the individual graduate schools