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Admission
All
persons who wish to pursue a degree program at the University must
file the following documentation with the Office of Admissions,
Schofield 112; an application for admission and any specific
application fee, an official high school transcript, test scores
(when applicable), and official transcript(s) of all previous
post-secondary work attempted are required. Priority dates for
applications are established each year. Contact the Office of
Admissions for information.
PREPARATION
FOR UNIVERSITY STUDY
A
successful University experience depends upon the student’s high
school preparation. The coursework chosen should include at least
the maximum number of subjects selected from English, both
composition and literature; foreign language; mathematics, with
algebra, geometry, plus an additional college preparatory course;
natural science; history, and other social studies. Students are
strongly encouraged to take a mathematics class in the senior
year.
Some
high school courses may not satisfy University admission
requirements for college preparatory academic coursework. For
information on applicability of high school courses to admissions
requirements, call the Office of Admissions.
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ADMISSION
OF FRESHMEN
Freshmen
applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements in
order to be considered for admission:
I.
Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized
high school or equivalent certificate.
A.
A recognized high school is one which either (1) is operated by
public school districts, or (2) is a private school accredited by
an association that is certified by the U.S. Department of
Education to accredit private schools, and those whose names
appear in the Federal Register as an approved accreditation
association, or (3) is a private school not accredited under (2)
but may be "recognized" by an institution in the System
based on the performance of previously admitted graduates from the
high school.
B.
An applicant who has not graduated from a recognized high school
must provide evidence of ability to begin college work. Such
evidence may include General Education Development (GED) test
scores or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) test scores,
transcripts of coursework completed in high school, high school
rank-in-class before leaving high school, written recommendations,
ACT/SAT I test scores, and other evidence deemed appropriate by
the University. High school equivalency applicants may not
normally be enrolled unless they are a minimum of two years past
their expected date of high school graduation.
II. Applicants must
present a minimum of 17 high school units (one unit equals
one year of study)** distributed as follows:
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Units |
| English
(at least three composition and literature) |
4 |
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Mathematics
(algebra,
geometry, advanced college preparatory math*) |
3 |
| Natural
Science |
3 |
| Social
Science (one must be world or American history) |
3 |
| Foreign
Language (in a single foreign language) |
2 |
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Additional
coursework in any of the above areas, and art,
music, speech,
computer science, or other academic areas |
2 |
|
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| TOTAL |
17** |
| *In
almost all high school curricula, algebra II, or
higher/advanced algebra is the third college preparatory
mathematics course required.
**
Students who begin taking high school coursework prior
to high school (e.g. mathematics, foreign language) must
still present a total of 15 academic credits (English,
mathematics, natural science, social science, and
foreign language) in grades 9-12.
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III.
Applicants must present the required combination of rank and ACT
or SAT I test scores. Applicants must rank in at least the top 50
percent of their graduating class and present an ACT composite
score of at least 23 or SAT I score of at least 1090. Or
applicants must rank in the top 25 percent of their graduating
class and present an ACT composite score of at least 22 or SAT I
score of 1050 or higher.
Unranked
students must present an ACT of at least 23/SAT I of 1090 or
higher, with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Official
test scores from The American College Testing Program (ACT) or
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) must be on file for all new
freshmen. Failure to have official test scores on file prevents a
student from receiving scholarship and orientation/registration
materials. ACT is the preferred test. Students will not be
disadvantaged in the admission process by taking one test rather
than the other.
IV.
Students lacking the necessary rank-in-class, the required pattern
of high school units, or the minimum composite ACT or SAT I score
may be considered for admission if, on the basis of other factors,
they appear to have a reasonable probability of success in
college.
V.
Students who do not meet admission requirements may be considered
for conditional admission during the spring semester only.
Students successfully meeting University requirements at the end
of the conditional period will be continued for the following
semester as a student in good standing. To be considered for
conditional admission, students must have been out of high school
for at least two years or a minimum of two years past their
expected date of high school graduation.
VI.
Particular consideration in admission will be given to applicants
who have been out of school for two or more years; service
veterans, as defined by state and federal policies; and students
who have been disadvantaged as a result of substandard education,
family income, or ethnic background.
VII.
Requirements for out-of-state students will be the same as those
of resident students, except that special requirements may be
adopted for international applicants. If the number of qualified
out-of-state students exceeds the ability of UW-Eau Claire to
accommodate them, the University shall determine the criteria for
selection from among qualified applicants.
VII.
Final admission requires that students maintain their high school
academic standing and successfully complete coursework in progress
as outlined on the application. The final (8th semester) official
transcript provided by the high school provides the required
certification that the applicant has fulfilled this obligation. It
is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the proper
supporting documents have been delivered to the Office of
Admissions.
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COMPETENCY-BASED
ADMISSIONS
High
school students from schools that use a competency-based
evaluation system may be considered for admission. High schools
that use an alternative system such as this must complete the
UW-System Competency-Based Admission Profile. Contact the Office
of Admissions for additional information on the process and
procedure.
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ADMISSION
OF HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS
Home-schooled
students seeking admission as freshmen must have excelled
academically in high school coursework. They must have completed
the array of 17 units of rigorous college preparatory coursework.
Students must present a score of at least 23 in each of the four
ACT test subscores.
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EARLY
ADMISSION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The
University offers admission to exceptionally qualified high school
students who will have completed the 10th grade by the time they
will enroll at UW-Eau Claire. Such students must provide evidence
of academic ability, motivation, and self-discipline necessary to
engage in university-level study.
Admission
requirements:
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Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class or have a
cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher
•
ACT composite score of 28 or higher with 25 or higher in all
subscores (or equivalent scores from the SAT I)
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Permission of parent(s) or guardians
Applicants
for early admission must provide the following:
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A standard UW System application form
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An official high school transcript showing current rank-in-class
and official transcripts for all University work completed
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Two letters of recommendation. At least one should be from a
current teacher. The other may be from any adult (preferably from
the principal, assistant principal, or guidance counselor) in a
position to assess the applicant’s skills and readiness for
University study
•
Permission statement signed by parent(s) or guardian(s)
•
On-campus interview with the Office of Admissions or Academic
Advising
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READMISSION
All
former students who have been away from the University for a
semester or more (except those on academic leave*) must file a
formal application for readmission.
Students seeking readmission are encouraged to make application as
early as possible prior to the semester in which they wish to
return. Readmission at a late date is not guaranteed.
Applicants returning after an absence of two or more consecutive
semesters must meet the degree requirements of the catalogue in
effect upon their return, or a subsequent catalogue.
*Academic
leave information and forms are available in the Dean of Student’s
Office. (See Academic Leave)
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TRANSFER
APPLICANTS
Transfer
applicants will be considered for admission if their previous
academic record qualifies them as students in acceptable standing
when equated to the UW-Eau Claire Academic Standards Policy, and
if their GPA meets the requirements for their declared program of
study. Transfer students are encouraged to apply for admission as
early as possible prior to the semester in which they wish to
enroll. Priority dates, after which admission of qualified
students cannot be guaranteed, may be established each year.
Transfer students are urged to contact the Office of Admissions
for information on specific dates.
To
be considered for transfer admission, a student must have a
minimum of 30 transferable semester (45 quarter) credits with a
2.0 cumulative GPA. A higher GPA may be required for applicants
who specify majors/programs with higher admission requirements.
Students with less than 30 transferable semester (45 quarter)
credits must meet the freshman admission requirements and must
have a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college coursework (see page 13).
The University recommends applicants complete the equivalent of
the UW-Eau Claire English composition course requirement and a
university-level mathematics course prior to transfer.
All
supporting official transcripts (college and high school) must be
in the Office of Admissions by the established priority dates or
no later than August 15 for the fall semester, or two weeks prior
to registration for the second semester, whichever is sooner. If a
student transfers for the second semester and finds a transcript
cannot be issued in time, a statement from the dean of the other
college concerning the student’s academic status will be
accepted until an official transcript can be sent to UW-Eau
Claire. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the
proper supporting documents have been delivered to the Office of
Admissions.
Students
who have registered at other colleges and universities may not
disregard their records at such institutions. Failure to report
previous college attendance is sufficient cause for cancellation
of the student’s enrollment, of any credits earned, or both.
Transfer
students who do not meet institutional admission requirements and
are denied admission may appeal in writing to the Director of
Admissions.
Transfer
of Credits
Credits
earned at an accredited college or university may be transferred
and applied toward a degree from this University if they are
appropriate to the curriculum into which the student is
transferring. The Office of Admissions will prepare an evaluation
or official list of transferred credits for the student. Appeal of
the evaluation may be made through the Chair of the Department
where the course resides, to the Dean of that College, and if
necessary, to the Provost/Vice Chancellor. Students seeking a
second baccalaureate degree or additional certification are not
given an evaluation of credits; they report to the Associate Dean
of the College or School for specific advising.
Associate
degrees granted from University of Wisconsin System institutions
(including the University of Wisconsin Colleges that meet the 1987
Board of Regents approved minimum requirements), satisfy the
breadth requirements of UW-Eau Claire’s general education
program (see General Education Requirements); however, competency
requirements, levels of proficiency, and specific courses will
still be required. Because individual baccalaureate degree
programs stipulate specific courses, students should be attentive
to the requirements of an intended major in planning their General
Education program. Students planning to transfer with an Associate
Degree are encouraged to consult, as early as possible, with the
Associate Dean of the College or School in which they plan to
major.
In
certain fields, credits that were earned more than ten years prior
to admission or readmission may be invalid as degree credits.
Credit
may be granted for post-secondary work at a foreign institution if
the institution is listed in the International Handbook of
Universities or in the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook. Current
recommendations of American Association of Collegiate Registrars
and Admissions Officers and the National Association of Foreign
Student Affairs are used to determine the amount and type of
advanced-standing credit to be given.
Two-Year
College Transfers
Students
who transfer from the University of Wisconsin Colleges or from any
other accredited community college may transfer up to 72 credits,
including any credit earned at other institutions prior to
transfer.
Transfer
students may also be required to take general education courses at
the upper division level. Because individual baccalaureate degree
programs stipulate specific courses, students should be attentive
to the requirements of an intended major in planning their General
Education program. Students planning to transfer with an Associate
Degree are encouraged to consult, as early as possible, with the
Transfer Coordinator in the Office of Admissions.
Transfer
of Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)
General Educations Credits
Up
to 15 credits of general education coursework (in the areas of
communication skills, and behavioral and/or social sciences) from
a WTCS institution may be considered for transfer, as well as up
to two approved courses in mathematics and/or natural sciences. To
qualify for transfer, the quality and content of the coursework
must have been judged to be comparable to coursework at UW-Eau
Claire.
If
the general education coursework is not acceptable, students from
WTCS institutions may earn credit by examination in those cases
where UW-Eau Claire offers a course that is generally comparable
in content or title to the noncollege parallel general education
course. In order for noncollege parallel WTCS general education
course credits to be considered for transfer to UW-Eau Claire,
credit must have been earned after September 1989. Math and
science coursework must have been earned after fall 1995.
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ADMISSION
AS A SPECIAL STUDENT
Persons
who have graduated from a recognized high school or have the
educational equivalent and demonstrate ability to succeed in
college level work, but who are not interested in seeking a
degree, may attend the University as special students. Admission
criteria for special students are more flexible than for degree
seeking students, and no formal admission is required prior to the
Special Student Registration. Each case will be considered on its
own merits. Students interested in taking classes as a special
student should inquire and apply in Registration Services.
Special
students may enroll for a maximum of six credits (or two courses
if credits exceed six) per semester, and must meet the academic
standards of the University (see Academic Standing and Progress).
Once an individual has earned 29 credits as a special student
(including any transfer credit), he or she must make application
for admission to the University. If enrollment management targets
allow, the Director of Admissions may make exceptions to the
requirement for those individuals who do not intend to seek a
degree.
High
School Special/Youth Options Program
High
school juniors and seniors who rank in the top 25 percent of their
class or who rank in the 50th to 74th percentile with an ACT
composite of 24 or greater (or equivalent scores on SAT I/PSAT/PACT)
may enroll as special students at the University. Gifted students
who do not meet these criteria may be considered on an exception
basis if they are able to document great ability in a specific
discipline.
Students
may enroll in courses with contents that are not available in the
high school curriculum and for which they have the necessary
prerequisites. For specific guidelines, contact the Office of
Admissions.
The
student must submit a Youth Options/High School Special form
(available from the Office of Admissions or from local high school
guidance counselors) and an official high school transcript
showing current rank-in-class and test scores. All documents
should be submitted to the Office of Admission by August 1 for
fall semester, December 1 for spring semester, and May 1 for
summer session. Students may enroll in courses with contents that
are not available in the high school curriculum and for which they
ahve the necessary prerequisites. For specific guidelines, contact
the Admissions Office.
Once
admitted, Youth Options/High School Special students and other
special students will be directed to the Office of Advising and
Academic Testing to meet with an adviser. Placement tests may be
required before meeting with an advisor. All special students,
including high school special students, are limited to six credits
or two courses per semester and must meet the academic standards
of the University (see Academic Standing and Progress).
Youth
Option/High School Special students register during special
student registration on a space available basis.
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ADMISSION
OF VETERANS
A
veteran who is not a high school graduate may be admitted on the
basis of results required by the Office of Admissions.
Veterans
and certain eligible dependents may be entitled to educational
benefits under various programs administered by the Veterans
Administration (see Veterans Services Adviser, Schofield 128).
Veterans and eligible dependents may obtain these benefits while
pursuing a course of study at UW-Eau Claire. Students enrolled
under these programs must carry 12 hours of credit during each
semester of the academic year to be eligible for full-time
allotments. Summer session allotments are determined by class
contact hours and total credits. Part-time and full-time study
grants are available to eligible Wisconsin veterans.
Credit
may be awarded for educational preparation acquired while in
service:
1.
Special Training Program: Veterans will be asked to submit
official transcripts of their records. In granting credit, the
University considers recommendation of the American Council on
Education. No credit will be granted if such credit would
constitute repetition of credit already earned.
2.
High school graduation equivalency will be granted to veterans who
meet General Education Development (GED) Test standards as
outlined by the American Council on Education, provided such tests
have been completed by the date of formal registration.
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ADMISSION
FOR RESIDENTS OF UNITED STATES
TERRITORIES
American
students from Territories of the United States are admitted on the
same basis as other American students.
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ADMISSION
OF NONRESIDENT ALIENS
Nonresident
aliens in the United States make application for admission in the
same way as a U.S. citizen. Applicants must take a standardized
examination prior to admission. Nonresident aliens admitted to the
University must successfully complete English 110 or International
Studies coursework determined to be appropriate. Students are
required to provide copies of both sides of their resident alien
card.
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ADMISSON
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The
University welcomes qualified students from other countries.
Applications are encouraged because of the reciprocal advantages
that may accrue to the students themselves and to the University
from an exchange of ideas.
International
students must complete a special application for admission,
document English proficiency by submitting a Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, and provide proof of financial
support by filing a Financial Statement for International
Applicants. These forms are available from the Office of
Admissions. Complete school records must be received before any
consideration can be given to the applicant. Testimonial letters
are of value but cannot be used in lieu of official school
records. In countries where a national testing program such as the
General Certificate of Education is used, UW-Eau Claire must have
the results of the test before a decision can be reached.
An
English proficiency test is required of all applicants prior to a
decision. The most appropriate one is the TOEFL, which is offered
on computer throughout most regions of the world. In areas where
access to computer-based testing is limited, a supplemental
paper-and-pencil version of the test is administered. Applicants
can contact TOEFL online at TOEFL.ORG or by writing for
information directly to TOEFL, Educational Testing Service, Box
6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6151.
Because
of the large number of applicants to UW-Eau Claire each year,
students are advised to file applications for the fall semester by
June 1 and for the spring semester by November 1. Applicants
filing after these dates may be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
When
there is no responsible American or international agency
sponsoring the student, the individual student may be required to
deposit a sum of money in the Business Office of the University
one month prior to registration. Because costs and conditions are
subject to change, the exact amount of the deposit and all
information pertinent to it will be furnished in the letter of
response from the University to the student.
International
applicants will not be able to secure any part of their finances
through employment in the United States. The United States
Immigration and Naturalization Service has ruled that an
international student may not work off-campus while in the United
States.
All
international students in their first year at UW-Eau Claire are
required to live in University residence halls during the academic
year. Students must make provision for themselves during the
summer break and vacation periods.
All enrolled
international students will be required to subscribe to the
Student Health Insurance Plan or to show comparable coverage
through another agency or organization.
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