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Occupational Therapy program resources

Board exam, licensing, & job postings

* 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).

Calendars & events
Professional program advising

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.

Advisor Assignments (2024-25)

Students talk with faculty
Policies & process
Student handbook

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.

Current Student Handbook (2023-25)

Textbook lists & schedules

Class of 2024

Pinning/hooding ceremony
Saturday, December 14, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Commencement
Sunday, December 15, 2024

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. 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.

Equity resources

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.

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.

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.

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!

OT engagement opportunities

  • Prospective students
Youth participating in Hands on Science event.
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