Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville! The contents of this catalog describe programs and courses offered by UW-Platteville. The contents include information related to course offerings, tuition and fees, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and much more.
You may obtain the standard UW System Application for Admission form from your high school counselor (if you attend a Wisconsin high school). You may also contact the UW System HELP office by calling 1-800-442-6459, or you may contact the UW-Platteville Office of Admission and Enrollment Management. If you wish to apply electronically, please see the UW-Platteville home page at http://www.uwplatt.edu/admission/apply.html for specific instructions. In the catalog's "Admission" section, you will find more detailed information about admission categories, dates, and requirements.
Consider experiencing our campus through our visit program. Call toll-free, 1-800-362-5515, or sign up on our website at http://www.uwplatt.edu/admission/visits.html for a visit appointment. The visit program provides you the opportunity to visit with our admission staff, meet with a professor in your area(s) of interest, and rake an extensive tour of the campus. If you are still deciding your future, we will provide you with additional information through other staff members available on campus, as well as alumni. A campus visit is the single most important part of selecting a school that is "right" for you. The Visitor's Center is located in the Ullsvik Center.
New student orientation activities take place every semester just before the beginning of classes. These special activities provide all new students with an opportunity to become acquainted with and to feel part of the UW-Platteville's campus and the local community. The activities are both social and informative. They include tours of the campus, assistance with class scheduling and picking up textbooks, visits with college deans and faculty, small group discussions, and at least one all-student social event which brings together newcomers and returning students.
The UW-Platteville catalog represents the most accurate reflection of curricula and policies available up to the time of printing. All students entering the university follow the guidelines and academic requirements espoused by this document, unless they are interrupted by time away from the institution. Students whose attendance is interrupted for at least one semester may be expected to meet the curricular requirements in effect at the time of their return.
Students follow the requirements of the catalog in effect at the point of admission. Students transferring from another UW institution follow the guidelines in effect at the point of admission to the UW System. This practice could be affected by a variety of situations, such as collegiate or departmental curricular changes, absence for several semesters or terms, and other circumstances. Students must decide to choose between the requirements of one catalog or another; they may not choose to combine catalogs.
Individual departments make announcements concerning changes in degree requirements. Students should remain in contact with their advisors to keep informed about their degree requirements and any possible changes that should occur.
Catalogs are issued to new students when they register for courses. Your catalog should be kept readily available throughout your academic career. They can also be purchased at the University Bookstore in the Student Center. The contents of the catalog can also be found on the UWP home page.
As a reminder, this bulletin is not a contract, but represents announcements of general information, general academic regulations, and the university's academic programs extant at the date of publication. Questions concerning the catalog may be directed to your advisor, departmental offices, or the Registrar's Office.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. In compliance with relevant federal and state civil rights legislation, the university does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or conviction record.
Inquiries related to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action issues may be directed to the Office of Affirmative Action/Personnel.