University Of Wisconsin

One of the most scenic and beautiful area in the country. A city on the One of the most scenic and beautiful area in the country. A city on the banks of the Mississippi river, with a population of 52,000 , is a banks of the Mississippi river, with a population of 52,000 , is a regional center for shopping, business and industry. La Crosse regional center for shopping, business and industry. La Crosse combines big city excitement with small-town warmth and combines big city excitement with small-town warmth and neighborliness.neighborliness.

La Crosse

……..a 15 minute walk from ..a 15 minute walk from campuscampus

Riverside-Park & Downtown La Crosse

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

Join the minds of excellence…

A Tradition of ExcellenceUWL Rankings

– U.S. News & World Report ranks UW-L

• 2nd for Midwest regional public universities in its 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges”

– Kiplinger ranks UW-L

• 39th for 100 best values in public colleges across the country

• Total Enrollment 10,000

• Undergraduates 8,500

• Graduates 1,500

• International 400

Enrollment

UWL by the Numbers

• Academic Programs– 88 undergraduate majors in 44 disciplines– 30 graduate programs

• Student/Faculty Ratio: 24:1• Average Class Size: 29• Sophomore Retention: 87%• New Freshman Profile

– Average High School Class Rank is in the 84th Percentile– 80% of our incoming freshman students graduated in the top

25% in their high school

English as a Second Language Institute Reading

Writing / GrammarListeningSpeakingPronunciationTesting Skills/TOEFLGMAT Preparation

The university’s Modern language laboratory is equipped with computers, VCRs, DVD players and TV monitors.

Conditional Admission• No TOEFL or IELTS required

• Apply as an undergraduate student

• Must take the La Crosse Battery (ESL Test) upon arrival at UWL

• Above 79: Admitted into Undergraduate Program• Between 74 – 79: 2-3 courses of ESL and 2-3

undergraduate courses• Below 74: All ESL courses

College of Business Administration

AccountancyBusiness AdministrationEconomicsFinanceGeneral Management and TechnologyHuman ResourcesInformation SystemsInternational BusinessInternational ManagementMarketing

College of Science and Health

BiologyBiologyChemistryChemistryComputer ScienceComputer ScienceGeographyGeographyMathematicsMathematicsMedical Laboratory Medical Laboratory ScienceScienceMicrobiologyMicrobiologyNuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine TechnologyTechnologyOccupational Occupational TherapyTherapyPhysical Assistant Physical Assistant StudiesStudiesPhysicsPhysicsRadiation TherapyRadiation Therapy

College of Science and Health cont.

Athletic TrainingAthletic TrainingCommunity Health Community Health EducationEducationExercise and Sport Exercise and Sport ScienceScienceSchool Health School Health EducationEducationRecreation Recreation ManagementManagementTherapeutic Therapeutic RecreationRecreation

College of Liberal StudiesArchaeologyArchaeologyEnglishEnglishFrenchFrenchGerman German StudiesStudiesHistoryHistoryPhilosophyPhilosophyPolitical Political ScienceSciencePsychologyPsychologyPublic Public AdministrationAdministrationSociologySociologySpanishSpanish

Archeology Center

College of Liberal Studies-School of Arts and Communication

Art Art CommunicationCommunicationMusicMusicTheatre ArtsTheatre Arts

College of Liberal Studies -School of Education

Elementary/Middle EducationScience ( Broad field ) Social Studies ( Broad field )

Graduate ProgramsBiologyClinical Exercise PhysiologyBusiness AdministrationCommunity Health EducationEducation-Professional DevelopmentExercise and Sport ScienceSoftware EngineeringPhysical TherapyReadingRecreation ManagementSchool Health EducationSchool PsychologyStudent Affairs AdministrationSpecial EducationTherapeutic Recreation

General Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate:– GPA 2.5– TOEFL 73 iBT/213 CBT or IELTS 6.0

• GRADUATE:– GPA 2.85– TOEFL 79 iBT/213 CBT or IELTS 6.0– Other requirements dependant on program

Tuition

ItemUndergraduate  

(2 semesters)Graduate

(2 semesters)ESL Study

(1 semester)

Tuition 16,061 18,848 5,477

Fees 300 300 300

Health Insurance 848 848 424

On-campus Housing  4,820 4,820 2,410

Meal Plan 2,390 2,390 1,195

Estimated Total 24,419 USD 27,206 USD 9,806 USD

**Estimated costs may vary from actual costs per year**

Scholarships

• Academic Initiative Scholarship– Up to $1,000 USD per semester

• OIE Int’l Chancellor’s Non Resident Waiver – Up to $1,500 USD per semester

Scholarship Requirements1. Complete scholarship application2. Degree-seeking student3. Meet English TOEFL or IELTS requirements4. One page personal statement5. Two letters of recommendation

– Academic Initiative Scholarship• G.P.A – 3.0 or B average

– OIE International Chancellor’s Non-resident Waiver• G.P.A – 3.5 or AB average

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester• Undergraduate:

June 15th

• Graduate:

May 1st– Some programs are:

February 1st

Spring Semester• Undergraduate:

November 15th

• Graduate:

November 15th

– Check individual graduate program

Academic and Career Services Help Students Explore Majors Guidance for Transferring Students Internship Opportunities Graduate School Information Corporate Employer Career Events

International Student Services• Week-long orientation sessions

• Airport pickup upon arrival

• Dormitory Check in

• Update Visa Status

• Class Registration

• Student Activities & Leadership

• Local American Friendship Families

• Student Health Center

Contact

116 Graff Main Hall1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601USA

Email: uwlworld@uwlax.eduTelephone: (608) 785-8016

Homepage: www.uwlax.edu/oie

Office of International Education

THANK YOU

Music: Rajesh Roshan

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Office Of International Education

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse