Education at USC Chan
Information Sessions
Our information sessions are designed for prospective students interested in our academic programs. Please click the relevant program below to see more information about each program’s upcoming sessions — we hope to see you online or in-person soon!
Occupational Science Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Science
Virtual Information Sessions
At our PhD in Occupational Science Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from Program Director Dr. Sook-Lei Liew, a member of our Admissions Team, and one of our current PhD students.
The sessions will be held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders. We will host one virtual information session in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet, and does not require any software download or installation.
No virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Unable to attend a live session? Fill out this form to receive a link to the recorded session for any of our programs. The recording offers all the same information as our live session. Please note that the link will be sent within 24–48 hours of submitting this form.
Undergraduate Minor in Occupational Science
All Information Sessions
Thank you very much for your interest in our Occupational Science Minor Program. For more information, contact the USC Chan Admissions Team, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). They would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, and schedule an advising appointment to further explore your interest in our program.
No in-person information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Entry-Level Programs to Become an OT
Entry-Level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Virtual Information Sessions
At our Entry-Level OTD Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from a member of our Admissions Team and one of our Student Ambassadors.
The sessions are held online in a live chat format, so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet, and does not require any software download or installation.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) [Register]
- Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) [Register]
- Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) [Register]
Please reserve your space for one of these sessions through USC ChanConnect.
Bachelor’s to Doctorate (BS to OTD) in Occupational Therapy
All Information Sessions
At our Bachelor’s to Doctorate program Information Sessions, prospective undergraduate students will have the opportunity to hear from one of our Student Ambassadors about our undergraduate occupational therapy program.
The virtual sessions will be held online in a live chat format so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with the student ambassador. Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet, and does not require any software download or installation.
The in-person sessions will be held at the admissions center on UPC (main) campus, where you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with the student ambassador.
Please note that this information session will only pertain to the Bachelor’s to Doctorate program in occupational therapy. For more information about the general USC application process and undergraduate experience, you can visit our USC Admission Center or call (213) 740-6605 to learn more about USC tours and information sessions.
No in-person information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Monday, April 20, 2026, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) [Register]
Please reserve your space for one of these sessions through USC ChanConnect.
Unable to attend a live session? Fill out this form to receive a link to the recorded session for any of our programs. The recording offers all the same information as our live session. Please note that the link will be sent within 24–48 hours of submitting this form.
Post-Professional Programs for OT Graduates/Practitioners
Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Virtual Information Sessions
At our Post-Professional OTD Program Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from a member of our Admissions Team and one of our Student Ambassadors. The sessions are held online in a live chat format, so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone, or tablet, and does not require any software download or installation.
Virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) [Register]
Please reserve your space for one of these sessions through USC ChanConnect.
Unable to attend a live session? Fill out this form to receive a link to the recorded session for any of our programs. The recording offers all the same information as our live session. Please note that the link will be sent within 24–48 hours of submitting this form.
Post-Professional Master’s (MA) of Occupational Therapy
Virtual Information Sessions
At our Post-Professional Master’s of Occupational Therapy program Virtual Information Sessions, you will have the opportunity to hear from Program Director Dr. Emily Ochi, a member of our Admissions Team, and one of our student ambassadors. The sessions will be held online in a live chat format, so you will be able to ask questions and interact directly with these USC administrative and educational leaders.
While some sessions will include country-specific Q&As with current students in the program, we welcome all students who are interested in applying to attend and will provide general information about the program and the admissions process.
Our virtual information sessions use Zoom, a platform which is supported by almost any recent desktop or laptop computer, phone or tablet, and does not require any download/installation of software.
No virtual information sessions are currently scheduled for this program.
Unable to attend a live session? Fill out this form to receive a link to the recorded session for any of our programs. The recording offers all the same information as our live session. Please note that the link will be sent within 24–48 hours of submitting this form.
