Occupational Therapy
Student resources
Occupational Therapy program resources
* Important license and exam information is provided during Professional Seminar. Students who have completed this course may refer to the 'Steps to Legally Becoming an OTR/L' document to reference these details (linked above, via National Exam & OT Licensing button).
Students in our program are assigned a faculty advisor upon admission and meet with their advisor a minimum of once per semester.
Professional behavior development is threaded throughout the curriculum and further implemented in advising sessions. Additional professional program advising details can be found in the student handbook.
Policy
- HSC Building Policy
- Health Professions Department Policies
- Occupational Therapy Program Policies
- Occupational Therapy Academic Policies
- review the OT Student Handbook for academic policy information
This student handbook is revised annually. It is the responsibility of the student to review the current handbook and policies. Current students will be notified of significant handbook revisions, which may require additional acknowledgement signatures.
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UWL graduate student resources
Graduate students should be aware of resources available as well as the policies and guidelines impacting graduate education. Links to this much of this important information are available below. If you can't find what you need below, please contact us, gradstudies@uwlax.edu.
Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. Information on various university graduate student policies and forms is available on the Graduate Studies website via the link provided.
Please check with the Graduate Program Director for information on academic policies specific to the Occupational Therapy program.
The Office of Equity and Affirmative Action provides resources for policies and procedures in regards to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Office of Title IX and Compliance is responsible for providing information and resources relating to sexual misconduct policies.
Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Below you will find links to many of the offices providing services for grad students.
ACCESS
Do you have a documented disability? The ACCESS Center can help you get the accommodations you need.
Admissions
Our Admissions staff can answer your questions as you prepare to apply for graduate school at UWL.
Campus Climate
Campus Climate is a leader in efforts to create a positive climate for the UWL campus and beyond.
Counseling & Testing
Counseling & Testing promotes students' emotional, academic, social, and cultural growth.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is committed to answering questions about how you will cover the costs of your graduate education.
OMSS
Multicultural Student Services uses a holistic development approach to promote academic, leadership, personal, and social development.
PRIDE Center
The Pride Center advocates for and supports LGBTQ+ students and educates the campus community.
Rec Sports
UWL Rec Sports helps you stay active, meet new people and reduce your stress levels.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services works to promote student success and foster a supportive institutional climate.
Veteran's Services
Our Veteran's Services team will assist your transition from military to university life.
Graduate and Extended Learning with support from the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization work to provide funding opportunities for our graduate students. The grant writing and scholarship competition processes involved also serve as unique professional development opportunities for students.
Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.
As a graduate student, you are eligible to serve on campus committees and to run for Student Association. University involvement can be an important professional development experience during graduate school, we encourage you to check out the opportunities on our Get involved page!
OT engagement opportunities
- Prospective students
- Undergraduates interested in eventual application to OT school should consider involvement in our Pre-Occupational Therapy club.
- Current graduate students
- Students in enrolled in our program are enrolled as part of the Student Occupational Therapy (SOTA) club.
Graduate & Extended Learning is dedicated to helping graduate students from application through commencement. We are here for you throughout your UWL journey. Email your questions to gradstudies@uwlax.edu.