Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
You are required to make a $100 tuition deposit to verify your intent to enroll. Enrollment deposits will be accepted until the University has reached its enrollment limits.The deposit should be paid online. You will need your ID number and application number that was included in your admission letter. Enrollment deposits can also be sent to: Cashier's Office, 410 South Third St. River Falls, WI 54022. Please include the student's ID number and application number on the check.

Activate Your Falcon Account
Your Falcon Account will be used for class registration, financial aid, housing, university email, and your student records. You'll need to activate your account online.

Apply for Housing
The Residence Life Office sends housing information 1-2 weeks after you've been admitted, beginning in November. Freshmen and sophomore students who do not meet exemption requirements are required to live in University residence halls. It is important for all accepted students to apply for housing early. The earlier you complete your contract and pay the housing deposit, the more likely you are to obtain your hall preferences. The complete housing application process is online. Later during spring semester a mailing will be sent to all students with completed housing contracts explaining how to enter housing preferences and meal plan choices online. Contact Residence Life if you have questions.

Apply for Financial Aid
After January 1, fill out and submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online, at your high school or from the Office of Financial Assistance at UW-River Falls. Many high schools have informational sessions on how to apply for financial assistance. We encourage you to attend.

Visit Campus
If you have not already visited campus, schedule your visit now! You can arrange a weekly tour and information session or attend one of our Visit Days, which are special half-day programs that give you a closer look at the university. Check our Visiting Campus page for more information.

Sign Up for Placement Tests
UW System placement tests are required for all new students who have not completed college-level English or Math. . Please keep in mind, you will need to sign up for the Regional Placement Tests in March and April. If you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 715-425-3500 or email admit@uwrf.edu. These tests will also be offered to UW-RF students as part of the registration programs in June and August.

Apply for Tuition Reciprocity (MN Residents)
If you are a Minnesota resident, be sure to fill out the Reciprocity Form. This simple form will allow you to pay in-state tuition and is available from high school counselors or from the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office.

Register for Classes
If you've paid your enrollment deposit, you'll be invited to attend a New Student Registration program. You'll meet with your academic advisor, learn the online registration process, meet other new students and leave campus with a complete class schedule. Information on the registration program will be mailed by the end of April.

Send Final Transcripts
Don't forget to send us your final high school or college transcripts! We'll verify that you've successfully completed your most recent term and/or that you've graduated from high school.

Attend "Weeks of Welcome"
Arrive on campus for Weeks of Welcome and spend a week meeting other new students, getting to know campus and making a smooth transition to college. Participation in this program is strongly encouraged for all new students. An abbreviated program for commuter students will also be held in September.

Begin Classes
Begin classes in September.