Transfer Students (click here)

This will be your first visit to campus as an "official" UW-River Falls student. During the new student registration program, you'll meet with academic advisors, select courses, register for classes for fall semester, meet other new students, and learn about University services. You'll have questions; we'll have the answers. We can't wait to meet you and introduce you to our campus!

Here are a few important reminders as you prepare for your registration date:

Parking
When you arrive on campus, parking will be available in N-Lot. You do not need to display a permit if you park in this lot. Plus, we'll have directional signs along the sidewalk to guide you to the program in the new University Center (#20 on the campus map)!

Check-In
The new student registration program is held in the new University Center (#20 on the campus map), with check-in beginning at 8:45 a.m. Please plan to be on campus until 5:00 p.m.

Items to Bring with You:
Photo ID
Falcon Account Password
Student ID Number
Social Security Number
A Comb...You will have your ID photo taken!

Activate Your Falcon Account
If you haven't already done so, please be sure to activate your Falcon Account before arriving on campus. You will need your Falcon Account to access class registration, financial aid information, housing information, university email, and your student record. You need to activate your account before you can register for classes.

Placement Testing (June 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, and 19)
All new students are required to take the Wisconsin Regional Placement Tests before registering for classes. These tests are offered regionally throughout the spring and each evening prior to new student registration. If you have already taken the tests, we will have your scores ready for you and your advisor to review on your registration day.

If you have NOT taken the Math and English placement tests, need to take them before you register for classes. You should plan to arrive on campus by 3:45 p.m. the day before your assigned registration date. If you have previous experience in a foreign language and would like to continue studying that language at UWRF, you will also need to take a modern language placement test. Testing is available in the University Center the afternoon before each registration date at the following times.

Modern Language testing begins at 3:00 p.m.
Math placement testing begins at 4:15 p.m.
English placement test begins at 6:00 p.m.

Families:
You're so important in this process that we have a family program designed just for you! Our staff will help you understand University policies and transition issues that your student may experience. We'll offer suggestions about how to be a partner in their college experience and provide answers to all your questions.