UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
How to Apply
Applications received and postmarked on or before October 1 will be considered for the following spring semester.
Applications received and postmarked on or before February 1 will be considered for the following fall semester.
Applicants are encouraged to check application status frequently by contacting Mary Maillette in the Admissions Office at (715) 425-3500 or mary.mailette@uwrf.edu. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
To be considered for admission, an applicant must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA. Applicants with GPAs lower than 2.75 will be considered in special circumstances.
All application materials must be submitted as indicated in the chart below:
Application Material Required |
Submission Method Required |
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On-line application form (and $56 application fee), using this required link |
Complete on-line at link to the left. Submit payment electronically at the same link and same time of application. |
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Resume |
E-mail as attachment to graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu OR mail directly to Graduate Admissions at the address below. |
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Letter of interest, using this required form |
E-mail as attachment to graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu OR mail directly to Graduate Admissions at the address below. |
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Three letters of recommendation |
E-mail as attachment ( directly from letter writer) to graduate admissions@uwrf.edu OR mail to Graduate Admissions ( directly from letter writer) at the address below. |
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Official transcripts from all undergraduate schools attended (required) and graduate schools attended (if applicable) |
E-mail electronic transcripts (many universities offer this option) to graduateadmissions@uwrf.edu OR mail directly to Graduate Admissions at the address below. |
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OPTIONAL: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required but will be considered if official results are submitted. |
Mail directly to Graduate Admissions at the address below ( OPTIONAL). |
For all e-mailed materials:
Please use the subject heading: School Counseling Application - APPLICANT'S NAME
Send all traditionally mailed materials to:
Graduate Admissions
Counseling Program Application
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
112 South Hall
410 South Third Street
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
Additional important application information:
- A Graduate Admissions Office representative will create and organize a file of each applicant's submitted materials. However, it is the applicant's responsibility to monitor and ensure the completion status of her/his application (call 715-425-3500). Late materials will result in an incomplete file. Incomplete files will not be reviewed.
- Final admission decisions are typically made within three weeks of the application deadline. Invited applicants are provided a specific date by which to notify the program of their intentions.
- NOTE: The program faculty does not formally interview applicants. Prospective students are highly encouraged to schedule a campus visit, speak with a faculty member, or attend one of the department's open house events. Open House events include Q and A sessions with the faculty and current students. Contact the program director, Dr. Caroline Baker, for more details.
Contact Us
Counseling
caroline.baker@uwrf.edu
715-425-3237
224 Wyman Education Building
