Application Procedures

To apply for undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) admission, international students must submit the following to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Office:

1. The International Student Application for Undergraduate Admission. You can print and mail the application and confidential report for admission or complete the application and report on-line . The application fee is currently $35. This may be paid by credit card when using the on-line application. Students who do not have internet access may contact the UW-River Falls Admissions Office for a paper application.

2. Academic Records. The student must provide high school transcripts, mark sheets, examination results, certificates issued or other documents to verify that requirements for university admission in the home country have been met. Students who have attended colleges or universities in the United States or abroad must also provide official college or university transcripts. Documents should be in the original language, along with certified English translations if the original language is not English. Documents are to be sent directly to the University from the school, college, university, or examination authority.

Students who wish to be considered for advanced standing for college or university study completed outside the United States should submit their academic records to a professional evaluation service for review. The report from the evaluation service should then be sent to UW-River Falls. (This is not necessary for students who have attended U.S. style transfer programs or for colleges where UW-River Falls has formal transfer agreements.) The University recommends one of the following credential evaluation services:

Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
USA

World Education Services (WES)
P.O Box 11623
Chicago, Illinois 60611-0623
USA

3. Evidence of English Proficiency. If the student's first language is not English, the student must submit an official score report from one of the following:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score 65 on the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT). The IBT is a revised TOEFL exam which replaces older versions of the TOEFL exam, beginning in September, 2005. Minimum scores on the older versions of the TOEFL were 180 on the Computer Based TOEFL (CBT) or 500 on the Paper Based TOEFL (PBT). The TOEFL college code for UW-RF is 1918.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam with a band score of 5.5 or higher. IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports are to be sent directly to UW-River Falls from TOEFL or IELTS.

For students whose native language is English, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) may be required. See http://www.collegeboard.com/sat for information about scheduling this exam. The official SAT score report is to be sent directly to UW-River Falls from SAT. The SAT college code for UW-RF is 1918.

The TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived for students who have completed study at an intensive English language training program in the United States with a satisfactory recommendation that the student is adequately prepared to study at the university level. The English language report must be sent directly to UW-River Falls from the English training school.

The TOEFL or IELTS requirement may be waived for students who have completed university level English composition at a college or university in the United States with a grade of C or better. An official transcript must be sent directly to UW-River Falls from the college or university.

4. Evidence of Financial Support. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) regulations require that international applicants provide documented evidence of financial resources needed to support their study. Students must complete the Confidential Statement of Financial Resources. Students receiving support from their government or a sponsoring agency should send official documentation stating the expenses covered and the duration of support. Students supported by family or private sponsors should include bank statements to verify funds available. The University has little financial assistance for new international students and there is no assurance of financial assistance or employment while studying at UW-River Falls.

LETTER OF ADMISSION AND I-20 STUDENT VISA FORM
The application file will be reviewed for admission after all required forms, academic records, test scores and financial information have been received. The letter of admission and I-20 Student Visa Form will be issued to students who are accepted for admission. The student would then present the I-20 Form, along with a valid passport and evidence of financial support, to a U.S. Embassy or Consular Officer in their home country to receive the F-1 Student Visa.

HEALTH INSURANCE
All international students who attend at the University are required to purchase the University of Wisconsin System comprehensive hospital and medical insurance plan. Information about this will be provided to students who are accepted for admission to UW-River Falls.