Please review the Information for Prospective Undergraduate International Students page.
Students must submit the following:
NOTE: A form I-20 (for issuance of visa) cannot be issued to you until you have been admitted to the University. When your application is complete (meaning that you have provided all items as noted above), it will be reviewed and you will be notified about your admission status.
Academic Records (called transcripts in the US), confirming your secondary and/or university education, must be mailed directly from the school that you attended to the UW-Platteville Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. Academic records must be in the original language with a certified English translation and should include the dates of attendance, level of study, list of subjects, school leaving marks (grades) earned, rank in class (when possible) and the grading system used. Official records should include all exam or test results and certificates, diplomas or degrees earned. All of these requirements are mandatory and must be official documents. Photocopies of official records are acceptable if an authorized university, government or public official has certified them after they are made.
All international students must have:
Students who wish to have credits evaluated for transfer to UW-Platteville from another university outside of the USA must contact Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (www.ece.org). UW-Platteville requires a "Catalog Match" evaluation. This evaluation is completed at the student's request and at the student's expense.
A minimum score of 500 (paper based) or 173 (computer based) or 61 (Internet based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language Examination (TOEFL) is required of all international students whose native language is not English. Students transferring from United States colleges and universities may be excused from the TOEFL if they have demonstrated competence in English through courses taken at such institutions and have earned grades of "B" or higher in English composition courses and speech.
English as a Second Language: UW-Platteville does not have an on-site English as a Second Language program. Students who enroll at Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (http://www.wesli.com/) in Madison, WI may seek a conditional admission letter from UW-Platteville if they meet all other admission requirements at UW-Platteville. When a student, conditionally admitted, completes his/her coursework at WESLI, WESLI will provide UWP with the following to 'finalize' the admission: a letter of recommendation of English language proficiency, completion of the 700 level coursework and/or at least a 75 on the Michigan test; a copy of the current visa; and a completed transfer verification form.
Please fill out the Financial Verification Form (pdf).
You must present documentation of your ability to meet all financial obligations for the duration of your study at UW-Platteville. A UWP Financial Verification Form MUST be completed and returned to the UW-Platteville Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. The amount of available funds must be verified in U.S. dollars.
| Academic year tuition & fees* | $14,000 |
| On campus housing & meals* | $ 5,500 |
| Mandatory health insurance | $ 725 |
| Personal & academic expenses** | $ 2,200 |
| Academic Year Total | $22,425 |
| Tuition waiver*** | $ 5,000 |
| Academic Year Total (minus waiver) | $17,425 |
| Summer on campus housing | $ 950 |
| Meals, health insurance & personal expenses | $1,550 |
| Summer school tuition (8 credits) | $4,500 |
| Total Estimated Summer Expenses | $7,000 |
| (Summer school enrollment is optional ) |
*Actual charges for tuition, fees, lodging & meals are established annually, in August.
**Personal & academic expenses include academic supplies, clothing, travel, & entertainment.
***UW-Platteville offers a tuition waiver to full-time international students in the amount of $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester). International students may receive this tuition waiver for up to 8 academic semesters providing that they remain full-time students in good academic standing.
Students must present documentation of ability to meet all financial obligations for the duration of their study at UW-Platteville. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville encourages students to pay tuition, fees, housing and food costs in full at the beginning of each semester to avoid finance charges and/or late fees. For more complete details go to the financial verification form.
Most students come to the United States on a student (F-1) visa. To secure an F-1 visa, students must present their I-20 form to their American Consulate. The I-20 is sent to the student from the admitting college or university. During their entire stay in the United States, students will be held to the conditions of admission located on the face of the I-20 as well as items in the statement on the back of the I-20. Before receiving the F-1 visa, a student must satisfy the Consulate regarding their financial support while in the United States as well as provide evidence of health insurance.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will, upon the student's arrival in the United States, issue Form I-94 (Arrival and Departure Record), which is generally valid for the duration of the approved program of study at the university issuing the I-20. The Form I-94 indicates the students date and place of entry, status and an admission number.
If you are an international student and are currently studying in the United States and seek to transfer to UW-Platteville, it is required that the International Student Advisor/DSO at your current school complete the Transfer Clearance Form and return it to the UW-Platteville Office of Admission & Enrollment Services. UW-Platteville cannot issue an official letter of admission until this form has been received.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Student Health Center is maintained for students only and is equipped to care for minor illness and injuries but NOT serious health problems. Students with chronic or special health concerns should always inform the Student Health Center (located in Royce Hall) of such conditions. Students may take advantage of local clinics including Doctors Park and Medical Associates Clinic as well as local dentists, physicians, chiropractors and other health professionals. There is a hospital, Southwest Health Center, in Platteville where 24-hour emergency care is available, daily.
Upon receiving proof of admission, international students should schedule and complete a health assessment with a licensed physician, before departing their home country. International students should bring a completed and signed International Student Health Form to campus. It shall be kept on file at the Student Health Center. The International Student Coordinator collects the health form during the International Student Orientation activities, or the form may be mailed to the Student Health Center prior to arrival.
University of Wisconsin System policy mandates that all international students shall secure personal health insurance. Documentation/proof that a student has purchased health insurance is required as a part of the visa interview at the Embassy/Consulate. International students must maintain health insurance as along as they are students at UW-Platteville. International studens who cannot present proof of health insurance will not be allowed to register for classes. The UW-Platteville International Student Services Office will assist international students in obtaining insurance through Rust Associates (http://www.rustassoc.com/international_students/), UW-Platteville's preferred provider. There are other vendors such as HTH Worldwide (http://www.hthstudents.com/), but UW-Platteville maintains a relationship with Rust Associates.
Residence halls at UW-Platteville are an integral part of the educational and social environment. The residence hall programs encourage and assist students in their academic as well as social and personal development. There are nine modern, well-equipped residence halls providing accommodations for approximately 2600 students. All halls are readily accessible to classroom buildings, food service facilities, and the Pioneer Student Center. According to a ruling by the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, all freshman and sophomore students are required to live in the residence halls. Food service facilities are modern and noted for excellent food quality. Lodging and meal plan information will be sent to you when you are accepted for admission.
All international students are required to contact the Office of International Student Services PRIOR to arrival and during their stay in Platteville for specific information regarding airport pick-up, transportation, orientation, immigration, academic, and personal adjustment issues.
The Office of International Student Services is located in 101 Royce Hall. The address is: