Transfer Admission Requirements

University of Wisconsin-River Falls ~ Fall 2009

Minimum Grade Point Average and Credit Requirements:

Applications are given a comprehensive review.  The academic rigor of the college level courses taken and cumulative grade point average (GPA) are important indicators of the student’s ability to be successful in college.  The student’s high school record may be considered as well.  Nonacademic factors will also be considered and may include, but are not limited to, such things as leadership, community service, creativity, unique talents, and personal characteristics that contribute to the strength and diversity of the University.

Typically, successful applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.  Higher academic expectations or earlier application priority dates may be imposed on specific majors if necessary to keep enrollments in line with program capacities.

Higher priority will be given to students who have completed the equivalents to UW‑RF English Composition 100 & 200 (English Composition I & II), Math 146 (College Algebra) or higher math, Speech 101 (Fundamentals of Oral Communication) and Biology 100 or 150 (Intro. Biology or General Biology).

Priority may be given to UW Colleges, MATC-Madison, MATC-Milwaukee, Nicolet Area Tech, and Chippewa Valley Tech liberal arts transfers.

Majors Requiring a Higher Grade Point Average

3.00 Elementary Education
3.00 Health and Human Performance (PE-Teacher certification)
2.50 Health and Human Performance (PE-Non-teaching)
2.75 Secondary Education (for admission to teacher education program)
2.50 In certain tool courses required for Business or Accounting majors
Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary medicine: Admission of Animal Science students and Pre-Veterinary medicine students may be limited, if necessary, to stay within program capacity.
Music: Performance auditions and placement exams are required before registration. Contact the Music Department Chair (715-425-3183) for information.
Social Work: Enrollment is limited. Please contact the Social Work Department Chair (715-425-3319) for current information before applying.

Please contact the admission office for more detailed information about course sequence, grade point average and other admission requirements.

Anticipated Application Priority Dates:

Applications are accepted beginning 9/15/08.

Will admit until full. Priority is given to UW Colleges transfers.

Note:
Health and Human Performance (PE Teacher Certification) and Elementary Education: UW River Falls will admit only a limited number of transfer students in these programs.

Registration Dates:

Registration dates to be determined.  Admitted transfer students who have paid the enrollment deposit will be notified of registration days. UW System transfers are informed of the opportunity for registration during the continuing student registration period in April.

Additional registration days are held in June

Special Information:

Enrollment deposit for Fall 2009 is $100.

Institutions may be forced to modify the requirements and dates listed above due to changing fiscal constraints.

Special Note for UW System Transfer Students

The UW System undergraduate transfer policy states that priority for admission will be given to UW College transfers and other UW System transfers from institutions where a major is not available, subject to the limits of an institution's enrollment target. All UW System institutions have Guaranteed Transfer agreements with the UW Colleges. Students admitted under these agreements should follow the requirements of the agreement. The stipulations of these agreements are not included in this listing.