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Physical Therapy students working with a patient.

Physical Therapy program resources

UWL PT Program Student Handbook

Student Handbook

Current Graduate Catalog

Graduate Catalog

Current Academic calendar

Academic calendar

Policies and Procedures
Clinical resources

More information can be found on our clinical education website.

Dual degree

A dual degree program leading to an undergraduate degree in Biology (no emphasis) or Physics (Biomedical Concentration) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is available to qualified University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Students. The dual degree program will require at least three years of attendance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to complete undergraduate requirements, followed by 34 months of attendance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the graduate program in Physical Therapy.

More information on the Biology Dual Degree Program

More information on the Physics Dual Degree Program

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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. 

Academic policies

Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. University policy information is available within the Graduate Catalog. 

For information related to how to make changes in your student status, such as changing program, adding a concentration or certificate, or requesting a time extension for degree completion, please refer to the Changes in student status page on the Graduate Education website.

Please check with the Graduate Program Director for information on academic policies specific to the Physical Therapy program.

Campus resources

Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Visit the Campus Life page to learn about services that are available to grad students.

International student resources

International Education & Engagement

International Education & Engagement (IEE)

The International Education & Engagement office team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students.

Grants & scholarships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL)

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.

Grants

Scholarship competitions

Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.

Representation - Make your voice heard, get involved

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!

Physical Therapy Graduate Program professor and student discussion.
Not sure where to start?

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. 

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