Accreditation

Our entry-level professional program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) and has been since 1943. Our current ten-year accreditation period is from 2022-2023 to 2032-2033. Review the findings from the last review in 2023.

Columbia University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, most recently in 2026.

We are part of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, which is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Columbia University’s Program in Occupational Therapy is accredited by Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®) and thereby does meet the academic requirements for licensure in all 50 states.

Date of Last Revision: 3/24/2026