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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

About This Campus

Excellence and Opportunity Meet at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh! We offer a world of opportunities but small enough to make you feel at home. UW Oshkosh's 173-acre campus is located in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley just three hours north of Chicago. The Fox River, Lake Winnebago, and numerous parks offer a refreshing backdrop to an active recreation, arts, and entertainment scene, and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is state-of-the-art. UWO, with an enrollment of more than 14,000 students, is the third-largest and fastest growing university in Wisconsin as well as a nationally recognized pioneer for its comprehensive approach toward campus sustainability by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges and Sierra Magazine’s Cool Schools list. Faculty lead the state with the most UW System Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Awards. Students experience cutting-edge learning and invaluable out-of-classroom experience.

Location Information

We are located on the Fox River, along the shores of Lake Winnebago. Our campus is near the City Center which allows for wonderful shopping and entertainment opportunities that are easily accessible by bus, bike, or foot. Geographically, we are 3 hours north of Chicago, IL; 1 hour north of Milwaukee, WI; and 4 hours east of Minneapolis, MN.

Helpful Information

Students at Oshkosh have a TON of opportunities to become active and engaged in the campus community. They may even take their Oshkosh experience international by visiting the Office of International Education to see our numerous Study Abroad Opportunities!

Chance of Placement

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Home Payment (B)
Excellent
Learn more about Chance of Placement
and choosing back-up options.

Campus Links

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Campus Homepage
Outgoing Student Info
Incoming Student Info

Fast Facts

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Location | Oshkosh
Population | 66,621
Enrollment | 13,965
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home (B)
Term Dates
Fall | 09/05-12/14
Spring | 02/04-05/17

Campus Diversity

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White | 86%
Black | 2%
Hispanic/Latino | 5%
Asian | 4%
Native/1st Nation | 0%
Hawaiian/P.I. | 0%
Two or more | 2%
Other | 1%

Academics

-- Campus Catalog --

Registration Priority
  • According to class standing
Closed Programs
Nursing, Honors

Limitations
Education, Music (auditions will be required), Art (portfolio may be required), upper level business courses may have limited availability

Notable Academic Programs

  • Biology/Life Science
  • Radio and Television Studies
  • Athletic Training
  • Accounting
  • Journalism

Unique Academic Programs

  • Environmental Studies
  • Medical Technology
  • Music Business/Merchandising
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Engineering Technology

Options
RA Exchange: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aviation Studies

Anthropology: Anthropology

Area Studies: Afro-American Studies, American Studies, Art Studies, Black Studies, Canadian Studies, International Studies, Japanse Studies (minor)

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Art History, Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Media Arts, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training, Movement Studies, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

Business: Accounting, Advertising, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Law, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Operation Management, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising, Operations Management, Operations Research, Public Administration, Small Business Management, Supply and Logistics Management

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Film, Integrated Marketing, Journalism, Journalism and Contemporary Media, Multimedia, Newspapers, Print Media, Radio and Television Studies, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Television, Television Arts, Visual Communication Technology, Visual Design/Web Media, Writing/Editing

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Legal Studies

Earth Sciences: Earth Science, Geohydrology, Geology, Science

Economics: Economics, International Economics

Education: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Training Education, Bilingual, Childhood Studies, Communications, Curriculum/ Instruction Supervision, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, English, French, Health Education, Junior High/Middle School, Junior High/Middle School Mathematics, Kindergarten Education, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Reading, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Spanish, Special Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Engineering: Engineering Physics, Software Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Language and Literacy, Linguistics, Literature, Rhetoric, Writing

Environmental Studies: Ecology, Energy/Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Studies

Foreign Language: Arabic (some courses), Chinese (some courses), English as a Foreign Language, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

General Studies: Gender Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Leadership Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish Literature

Geography and Urban Studies: Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography, Planning, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Urban Studies

Geology: Geology

Health and Safety Sciences: Environmental Health, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Kinesiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology

International Studies: International Relations, International Studies

Library Science: Library Science

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics

Military Sciences: Army ROTC, Military Sciences

Music: Choral Music

Performing Arts: Acting, Choral Music, Design/Technical, Music, Music Business/Merchandising, Music Education, Music Industry, Music Performance, Music Theory and Composition, Performance, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Design Technology, Theater Education

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religion, Religious Studies

Physics: Applied Physics, Physics

Political Science: American Political Science, International Affairs/Relations, International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs, Public Policy Studies

Pre-Professional : Engineering Pre-Professional, Law Pre-Professional, Medicine Pre-Professional, Optometry Pre-Professional, Pharmacy Pre-Professional, Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Gender Studies, Human Services, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies, Womens Studies

Technology: Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Information Systems Technology, Information Technology, Radiologic Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Conditions

Quick Links GPA and Other Academic Requirements
  • No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
  • Students must indicate that they have the taken necessary prerequisites by submitting a copy of their Official Transcript.
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 525 paper, N/A computer or 71 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 6
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept

Tuition / Fees

-- Campus Budget --
  • Fees are subject to change without notice.
  • Two semesters = one academic year
  • Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (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 Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Home Payment (Plan B): 18 ($262.43 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 06/08/18.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Housing Deposit $150.00 Year Plan B Mandatory
Activity Fee $40.00 Year Plan B Mandatory
Health Insurance $1400 Semester Plan B Optional
ID Card $20.00 Year Plan B Mandatory
Parking Fee $300.00 Year Plan B Optional
Orientation Fee $20.00 Year Plan B Mandatory

Important Notes: Fees are for 2017-2018 academic year and are subject to change for 2018-2019. Annual parking fees range from 100-400 dollars, depending on the lot. Parking permits are limited and sold on a seniority/lottery basis.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.

Financial Aid

Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

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

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/08/18

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • 30% living on campus
  • Double: $3800 (includes meals)
  • Per semester unless otherwise noted
  • Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
  • Appoximate monthly cost: $400
  • Proximity to campus: 0.1
  • Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing
We HIGHLY recommend living on campus. However, if you meet UW Oshkosh requirements for living off campus, you are welcome to do so. We offer a safe and welcoming Rainbow Floor for LGBTQ+ students. You can find general information about the floor here: https://uwosh.edu/housing/students/specialty-programs/rainbow-floor/ For details, please contact Liz Cannon, Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center, or Liz Morrell, in Residential Life.

Meal Plans Per Semester

  • Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
  • $1547 per semester for 15 meals per week.
  • $1664 per semester for 21 meals per week.
Notes About Meal Plans
Each meal plan includes a $180 of Titan Dollars that can be used to purchase items on campus, not limited to only food.

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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