UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

EPP Admission

EPP Graduate and Post Bachelor Admission

All candidates who are interested in completing a teacher credential as a post bachelor candidate must meet the following admission criteria to being and complete their program at UWRF.

  • Complete a Bachelor Degree from an approved institution with a Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale

OR

  • For candidates successfully completing a Bachelor’s Degree from an approved institution with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74
    • An ACT score ≥ 22 or
    • Passing scores on basic skills test as approved by the Educator Preparation Program (ETS, MTLE, Person)

AND

A criminal background check is not required as part of the application, but will be required for all accepted students prior to formal admission. Accepted students will receive an e-mail from the College of Education and Professional Studies Associate Dean about this process. Indications of any criminal history on the background check are not considered in the application review process but may require a meeting with the college Associate Dean. Additionally, the program cannot guarantee any graduate an educational license nor job opportunities. Some licensing agencies and some school districts may choose not to consider applicants with criminal histories.