UWRF Wisconsin in Scotland -Wisconsin in Scotland

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Experience Scotland!

Set in the historical Dalkeith House, or "Palace" as the locals refer to it, "Experience Scotland" provides a rich, cultural immersion with the comfort and safety of an organized and well-staffed international learning community.

Want an Experience Scotland program t-shirt? Complete your application today!

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Complete student applications are due in the Administrative Office of the Wisconsin in Scotland program by the following absolute deadlines. The earlier students submit their complete applications, the more certain it is they will be guaranteed a spot.

Good news! There is now extra incentive to complete your application early. Complete your application by the priority deadlines listed below, and receive an Experience Scotland program t-shirt! If there are spots available, applications will be accepted until the absolute deadline. Please check with the Office of International Education/Programs on your home campus to determine what their in-house deadlines are. Check with the Administrative Office of the Wisconsin in Scotland program to determine the possibility of participation after deadlines have passed.

Summer 2015 - Priority deadline: February 1, 2015; Absolute deadline: April 1, 2015
Fall 2015 - Priority deadline: March 1, 2015; Absolute deadline: May 15, 2015

Pre-Departure Orientation Dates for UWRF Summer or Fall 2015 WIS participants

This includes a General Orientation session and an Experience Scotland Orientation; plan on attending both a general and Scotland session.

General Orientation: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 8 AM - Noon. UC Falcon's Nest. More information about your general orientation session can be found here link

Experience Scotland Orientation: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Global Connections, 102 Hagestad Hall

Non UWRF participants - please confirm with the office of International Education/Programs on your home campus for pre-departure orientation dates.

Spring 2015 Student Check-in at Dalkeith House

As you make your travel arrangements, please keep the following in mind:

Official check-in time at Dalkeith House is between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on January 29, 2015. Orientation begins at 3:30 p.m. on January 29, 2015. (Note: This means departing the U.S. the day before your orientation date, i.e. depart January 28 for January 29 orientation.) Students should schedule airfare arriving no later than noon on January 29 to ensure adequate time to clear immigration and travel to Dalkeith House in time to participate in all orientation activities.

In order to ensure a successful term, students are required to participate in orientation activities throughout the weekend.

If you need to arrive prior to 9:00 a.m. on orientation date, please e-mail Patty Watters, Resident Director of Operations, patty.watters@googlemail.com mail , to make arrangements. Accommodation for students arriving January 27-29 is included in program fee. No meals are provided during this time. Any student arriving prior to January 27 will be required to pay guest rates at Dalkeith House. Any student staying at the house prior to check-in may be assigned to a guest room and may not be able to check into his/her room assignment until official check-in begins.

A few weeks before the program begins you will receive an e-mail from the program asking for your flight details. It is imperative that you respond in a timely manner to this request.

From the Edinburgh Airport, most tired travelers (with all their luggage) will opt to take a taxicab (cab fare is running between £30-40). View directions to find other modes of transportation to Dalkeith House.

Interested in returning to Dalkeith House for a visit?

Please visit the 'alumni' page for more information.