First-Year Students (click here).

This will be your first visit to campus as an "official" UW-River Falls student. During the transfer student registration program, you'll meet with academic advisors, select courses, register for classes, meet other transfer 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 transfer student registration program is held in the new University Center (#20 on the campus map), with check-in beginning at 10:45 a.m. The main program begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please plan to be on campus until 4:00 p.m.

Items to Bring with You:
Photo ID
Falcon Account Password
Student ID Number
Social Security Number

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
If you have not already taken college level English composition and/or math courses, you will need to arrive early to take the Wisconsin Regional Placement Test(s). Your advisor will use your score(s) to place you in the appropriate English and/or mathematics classes. If you have previous experience in a foreighn language (French, German, or spanish) and would like to continue studying that language at UWRF, you will need to take a modern language placement test.

Testing will take place in the University Center the morning of your registration date at the following times.

Modern Language testing begins at 7:00 a.m.
Math placement testing begins at 8:05 a.m.
English placement test begins at 9:40 a.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.