Self-Study Workshop Registration Now Available
Registration is now available for the September 16-17, 2025 virtual Self-Study Workshop. The registration link and more details about the workshop are available here: Self-Study Workshop – ACOTE
‘Cred Talk – Available Now
A casual, open-hour meetup with the Accreditation TeamJoin us for ‘Cred Talk—a relaxed, one-hour space to chat all things accreditation. Whether you have questions, ideas, updates, or just want to stay in the loop, this is your chance to connect, clarify, and collaborate. No agenda, no pressure—just open conversation and support. For dates and details […]
ACOTE has MOVED!
Please update your website and published materials used by the institution to maintain compliance with ACOTE Standard A.4.3. Publication of ACOTE Information. NEW ADDRESS: 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E Bethesda, MD 20814 The ACOTE phone number remains the same. Compliance with the address change will be reviewed at the program’s next report. If programs do […]
NEW ACOTE® ACCREDITATION STANDARDS ADOPTED
After an extensive 2-year process, including multiple surveys to the communities of interest and several open hearings, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) has adopted new accreditation standards for doctoral-degree-level occupational therapy programs, master’s-degree-level occupational therapy programs, baccalaureate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant programs, and associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant programs. The new Standards are available […]
Director’s Update – January 2024
Happy New Year! The December ACOTE meeting has concluded. ALL action letters are processed within 4-6 weeks post ACOTE meeting. Below are updates and reminders from ACOTE and the Accreditation Department. UPDATED ACOTE STANDARDS ACOTE voted to adopt the 2023 Standards! The new Standards will go into effect July 31, 2025. The new Standards will be posted […]
100 Years of Accreditation
In a significant milestone for the field of occupational therapy, we are proud to celebrate the centennial anniversary of accreditation for occupational therapy education. Established in 1923, accreditation has played a pivotal role in shaping the standards and quality of occupational therapy education. Over the past century, accreditation for occupational therapy education has ensured rigorous […]
Director’s Update – April 2023
Below are some updates and reminders from ACOTE and the Accreditation Department. 2018 STANDARDS CLARIFICATIONS Please ensure your website is current and accurate. Use the “Sample Program Webpage” under Resources / Forms and Templates on the ACOTE website and the 2018 ACOTE Standards to ensure compliance. ACOTE will be reviewing websites annually. During this […]
Tech Tips March 2023
The ACOTE Website The ACOTE website has been updated! Some of the new features include: A quick reference for the steps to initial accreditation and steps for continuing accreditation. The list of closed OT and OTA programs since 1990 can be found on the Historical Lists of Accredited Programs page. A new search bar feature […]
Director’s Update – January 2023
Happy New Year! Below are some updates and reminders from ACOTE. ANNUAL REPORTS DUE FEBRUARY 4, 2023 The Annual Report to ACOTE and Faculty Profiles are now available for completion in ACOTE Online (eAccreditation Portal). The Annual Report and Faculty Profiles must be completed by ALL accredited programs, including those programs with Interim Reports and Self-Study Reports […]
Director’s Update – Fall 2022
2018 STANDARDS CLARIFICATIONS A.4.2. Publication of Program Outcomes and A.4.3. Publication of ACOTE Information The Accreditation Department will be checking program websites for compliance. Please ensure your website is current and accurate (see Sample Program Webpage under Resources https://acoteonline.org/accreditation-explained/resources/). B Content Standards ACOTE has modified the criteria to demonstrate compliance with the “B Standards”. Programs […]