National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Location:	River Falls
Setting:	Suburban
Population:	500,000
Enrollment:	7,400
On Campus:	45%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 09/06
Spring 01/23

Tuition & Payments PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,500

Additional Information Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity

95%	Caucasian
2%	African American
2%	Hispanic
0%	Asian American
1%	Native American
0%	International
0%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public, student-centered institution where teaching and learning are genuinely valued. Part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin System, UW-River Falls was founded in 1874, and is nationally recognized for outstanding academic offerings in a wide range of program areas. Small classes, and close interaction with faculty, provide for a very rich "hands on" learning experience.

Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, a town of 12,500, UW-River Falls students have easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation - all within a within a 5 minute walk of campus. Just 30 minutes away is the heart of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metropolitan area. Such close proximity to the "Twin Cities" provides easy access for students who wish to participate in professional internships, major league sports, and cultural and fine arts programs.
The UWRF campus community is deeply committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Campus Location - Located 24 miles east of the St. Paul/Minneapolis (MN) "Twin Cities" metropolitan area, in scenic western Wisconsin.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Crop Science/Management, Dairy Science/Management, Equine Technology, Farm and Ranch Management, Horse Management, Horticulture, Land Resources, Livestock Production, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science

Area Studies: International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Fine Art, Glass, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Coaching, Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Applied Biology, Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communication, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Newspapers, Organizational Communication, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Television

Computer Science: System Administration

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Junior High/Middle School, Physical Education, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Engineering: Agricultural Engineering

English: English

Environmental Studies: Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies, Wildlife Biology/Science

Food Science: Food Science and Technology

Foreign Language: English as a Foreign Language, French, German, Spanish

Forestry: Biotechnology

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Information Systems

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Biological Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Limitations
The English Language Transition (ELT) Program offers intensive English instruction (ESL)and is open to interested students through NSE. Must have proficiency in English at the beginning intermediate level.

Notable Academic Programs
Journalism and Contemporary Media, Geology, Physics, Veterinary Medicine, Elementary Education

Unique Academic Programs
Animal Sciences, Dairy Science/Management, Equine Technology, Visual Arts, Fine Art

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of N/A paper, N/A computer or 80 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 7

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate students

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Plan A/B

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Plan B: 18

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 9/19/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit:	$100	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
Textbook Fee:	$175	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
Orientation Fee:	$275	Year	Plan B	Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 9/19/2012.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester