Admission Requirements

To learn more about becoming a member of our community, see the appropriate admission requirements for degree-seeking and exchange students. 

Degree-Seeking (F-1) Students 

Application requirements for students interested in studying at and earning a degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls:

• A completed UW System application 
• Passport copy (page with picture, name and date of birth)
• Evidence of English language proficiency -- see approved scores and ESL programs
  • Students who do not meet the university's language proficency requirements are able to enroll in the English Language Transition (ELT) Program
• Certification of Finances Form with supporting bank statement. Funding must be greater than or equal to the estimated expenses on the Certification of Finances Form.
• Academic records from secondary school showing a graduation date. If transferring from a university outside of the United States, official university transcripts will need to be evaluated by either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES).

Exchange (J-1) Students 

Application requirements for students who attend one of our partner institutions and are interested in studying at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for a semester or year-long experience:

• A completed UW System application
• Passport copy (page with picture, name and date of birth)
• Evidence of English language proficiency -- see approved scores and ESL programs
  • Students who do not meet the university's language proficiency requirements are able to enroll in the English Language Transition (ELT) Program
• Academic records
• Certification of Finance Form (CFF) with supporting bank statement. UWRF Admissions will send you the appropriate CFF that aligns with your exchange program.

Submit application materials to:

Bryan Holzer
International Admissions Coordinator
bryan.holzer@uwrf.edu

Or mail to the Admissions Office at:

UW-River Falls Admissions
103 David Rodli Hall
410 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
USA

Deadline
International students are encouraged to submit their application and all supporting materials by the following dates to ensure sufficient time to fulfill all university and visa requirements:

Fall semester:  July 15
Spring semester:  December 1

We may consider applications after the recommended deadline, but admission will depend on the pre-arrival and visa processing timeline.