Find out more about the admission requirements and student services offered by UW-Stevens Point.
Admission Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management is a degree completion program designed for students who already have some college credits or an associate degree. You are eligible for admission to this degree if you have completed at least 60 semester credits of transferable coursework with a 2.0 or better grade point average (GPA).
To begin, you must choose as your home campus one of four collaborating University of Wisconsin campuses.
The Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management is a 12-course, 36-credit graduate program designed to prepare you to succeed in organizational wellness.
Admission to the UW Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program requires:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally or nationally accredited university and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students with a GPA less than 3.0 may be considered for a provisional admission and should contact an enrollment adviser for more information.
- Your resume.
- Two letters of recommendation (can be professional or academic).
- A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reason behind your decision to pursue this degree, your short- and long-term career goals, and the value you believe you will add to the learning experience of your fellow students. Space for the personal statement is included in the online application.
To begin, you must choose as your home campus one of five collaborating University of Wisconsin campuses.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management program is approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program has been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Bachelor of Science Graduation Requirements
To graduate, you must earn at least 120 credits (30 credits of residence at UWSP), which include the general requirements for your degree and the requirements for at least one major. You may need to take some elective credits. You must earn at least 40 credits in courses numbered 300 or above and must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher overall in all coursework, both within the Health and Wellness Management Program Curriculum and otherwise.
Master of Science Graduation Requirements
To graduate, you must earn at least 36 credits, which include the final capstone course. You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher for the courses within the MS in Health and Wellness Management curriculum.
Financial Aid
UWSP Financial Aid Office offers assistance on how to apply for aid and provides additional resources that may help you find ways to assist with financing your education. We encourage you to contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your financial aid.
UW-Stevens Point
106 Student Services Center
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Telephone: (715) 346-4771
Fax: (715) 346-3526
E-mail: finaid@uwsp.edu
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Library
The mission of the University Library is to provide users with information and access to information in support of scholarly activity and research, teaching excellence, and curricular development. In response to this mission, the library searches for and identifies, acquires, prepares bibliographic records, processes, and makes accessible information in all available formats. The staff of the University Library also provides consultation and advisory services to groups and individuals, participates in classroom instruction, teaches formal classes in the nature and use of information materials, and participates in professional activities that will enhance the mission of the university at the regional, national, and international levels.
Online students have full access to the library’s collections and resources.
Career Services
UW-Stevens Point Career Services provides comprehensive career/life planning and job search services linking education and the world of work for UWSP students and alumni. We are dedicated to creating an environment where you can access resources needed to be successful in today’s economy. We encourage you to explore our site and contact us at (715) 346-3226 if you have questions or need assistance. http://www.uwsp.edu/career/
Veterans
The Veterans Affairs Office coordinates education benefits for student veterans, eligible dependents, Armed Forces Reservists and National Guard members. The office also provides claim service for tutorial assistance and VA work study programs. For more information visit http://www.uwsp.edu/reg-rec/veterans.aspx or contact the Student Veterans Affairs Office Coordinator at: (715) 295-8947.