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Getting Started with OT

October 20, 2025

Self-Guided Resource: Overwhelmed to Organized

Starting October 7th, students can access the Overwhelmed to Organized online course on their Canvas page. This self-paced resource offers modules on key topics frequently addressed in Occupational Therapy:

  • Stress and time management
  • Getting better sleep
  • Building better habits

These modules provide foundational information and practical tools that students have consistently found beneficial. Each module is equivalent to a single occupational therapy session or workshop. You may find that completing these modules and applying the strategies is sufficient to meet your goals. For questions about the content, you can message the Occupational Therapist, Grace Wong, via Canvas.

If you need more support, reviewing the course materials before booking an individual appointment will allow you to optimize the meeting and focus time on developing customized strategies that integrate into your daily routines.

Individual Support: Making an Appointment

Occupational therapy meetings are available through Zoom or in-person at Student Wellness Services North (1245 Arden Rd.). You will be able to pick between a Zoom or an in-person visit when booking your appointment.

Meetings are focused on collaboratively identifying strategies and plans that fit your personal goals, habits, and routines.

Online

  1. Log onto the Student Health Portal.
  2. Select Appointments.
  3. Select Schedule an Appointment and Productivity and Habits with OT when prompted.

Phone

Call (626) 395-8331 to request an appointment during business hours.

In-Person

Visit 1239 Arden Rd. (Student Wellness Services South) during business hours.

What to Expect

Zoom Appointments

Please check the Appointments section of your Student Health Portal on the day of your appointment. Click the "Appointment Check In" button found underneath your appointment details and complete any forms as prompted. At the time of your appointment, click the "Join Meeting" link. You may need to refresh the page.

Student Wellness Services uses a HIPAA-compliant license for Zoom that adds additional security features. You will need to sign into Zoom using the "Sign in with SSO" option. Please reference the instructions if you are having trouble signing in.

Arrow pointing to a green "Appointment Check In" button on the Student Health Portal Appointments Page

If you do not join the Zoom meeting within 15 minutes of the agreed-upon start time, you will have missed the appointment and need to use the Student Health Portal or contact the front desk at (626) 395-8331 to schedule another appointment.

In-Person Appointments

Please come to Student Wellness Services North at 1245 Arden Rd. at the time of your appointment and knock or ring the doorbell.

If you do not arrive within 15 minutes of the agreed-upon start time, you will have missed the appointment and need to use the Student Health Portal or contact the front desk at (626) 395-8331 to schedule another appointment.

Goal Design and Planning Session

  • Identify concerns and goals
  • Discuss topics and strategies for reaching your goals

Follow-up OT Session

  • Check-in to review progress
  • Reflect on and troubleshoot strategies as needed
  • Discuss additional topics and strategies to sustain healthy change
Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact
1239 Arden Rd.
Mail Code 1-8
Pasadena, California 91125
Fax(626) 585-1522