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International Exchange Student Program

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Live and Learn in Eau Claire, WI

Intro

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) is proud to have exchange partnerships across the world! Exchange programs allows international students (like you!) and domestic students to "change places" for a semester or year. 

As an international exchange student, you can take courses related to your field of study while attending UW-Eau Claire. When it is time for you to return, the credits you earn here can transfer back to your home university. That way, you can come explore Eau Claire and continue to make progress towards your degree!

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Apply for UWEC's International Exchange

Your journey to UW-Eau Claire starts here!

Application Eligibility

The International Exchange Student Application is meant for potential exchange students only. You may be one of those students! Let's find out...

  • Are you currently studying at a university outside of the United States?
  • Are you studying at a university that is an exchange partner of UWEC?
  • Did you get approval from your university to study at UWEC?

If you answer "yes" to all three questions, then you should complete the International Exchange Student Application.

Application Deadlines

Attention! If you want to register for specific courses, you should apply early! The start of class registration may overlap with the application due date.

Fall semester: International Exchange Application due April 15

Spring semester: International Exchange Application due October 15

Application Process

To become an UWEC international exchange student, you need to complete the International Exchange Student Application. The International Exchange Student Application has five steps which are explained in detail below.

Getting through all the steps in a timely manner will help you in the long run! After all, you need to finish this application before you can start the visa process and making travel plans.

International Exchange Student Application
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Online Application

First, you need to apply to UW-Eau Claire using the Universities of Wisconsin online application. Carefully read the UW-Eau Claire Online Exchange Application Instructions to apply as an international exchange student. Since you are applying as an international exchange student, you will not pay the online application fee.

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Evidence of English Proficiency
Attestation of English Proficiency - Required for all students

You need to submit an Attestation of English Proficiency form, even if English is your first language or if your home university is taught in English.

Bring the Attestation of English Proficiency (PDF form) to a representative of your home university or English Language school for them to complete and return to you. Then you will take a clear picture or scan of the completed form and email it to the UWEC International Program Assistant, Samantha Maurer (maurersl@uwec.edu) for submission.

Proof of English Proficiency - Required for some students

If English is not your first language, you must submit additional proof of English proficiency. You may prove English proficiency in one of five ways:

  • TOEFL iBT total score of 75 or 541 institutional
  • IELTS overall score of 6.0
  • Duolingo English Test overall score of 115
  • Demonstrate successful completion of a CEFR (Common European Framework) C1 English course on an official transcript
  • Your home university is taught in English

Email one of the above proofs of English proficiency to UWEC International Program Assistant Samantha Maurer (maurersl@uwec.edu) for submission. 

If you have a score less than the TOEFL iBT total score of 75 (or equivalency), you will be required to take an English as a Second Language placement test during orientation. Based on the test results, you may be recommended ESL courses.

At a minimum, you are required to have a TOEFL iBT total score of 48 or IELTS overall score of 4.0 to be enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. If you do not submit English Proficiency now, you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency upon arrival.

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Proof of Finances

You must provide proof of finances, as this information is required for the student visa. There are two parts to this step, the Financial Verification Form and Certified Financial Documents. Email the documents from both parts to Samantha Maurer (maurersl@uwec.edu). 

Part 1: Financial Verification Form

The Financial Verification Form will show you an estimate of how much it will cost to attend UWEC and it will have you plan for the costs. There are two different Financial Verification Forms. Only complete the form that applies to you.

Part 2: Certified Financial Documents

It is required that you get Certified Financial Documents to prove that what you wrote in the Financial Verification Form is accurate. All of your financial documents need to be certified and less than 6 months old.**  Documents that are not certified and/or are more than 6 months old will not be accepted.

If you use scholarships or loans to pay for your education, you also need to provide certified financial document(s) showing those funds will be available to you while you are at UW-Eau Claire. For example, if you use government loans to pay for educational costs and are studying at UW-Eau Claire during Fall 2024, you must submit certified financial documents showing that you have loans for the Fall 2024 semester. If you are having difficulties getting the certified financial documents for your scholarships or loans, communicate that in an email to Samantha Maurer (maurersl@uwec.edu).

**Specific instructions on which types of certified financial documents you need to gather can be found in the Financial Verification Form.

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Passport Copy

Take a clear picture of the photo identification pages of your passport. Make sure you sign your passport if it says to!

Email the picture to Samantha Maurer (maurersl@uwec.edu).

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University Academic Records

It is your responsibility to make sure your home university sends UW-Eau Claire your official transcript on your behalf. If your transcript is not in English, your university must provide both the original language and English translation of the transcript.

If you have studied in the U.S. before (including language coursework) you must submit an official transcript of all courses taken in the U.S.

Your official transcript(s) must have the following:

  • List of all courses
  • Grades
  • An official stamp or seal
  • Signature from a university official

All official transcripts must be submitted via email to UWEC's International Transcript email account (intled-transcripts@uwec.edu).

Application Results and Next Steps

Your home university will be contacted via email regarding your application results.

If you are accepted, you will be emailed a list of next steps to complete before you travel to UW-Eau Claire.

Preparing your Students for UWEC

Attention, exchange coordinators! Everything you need to know about international exchange at UW-Eau Claire (J-1 visas, health insurance, course offerings, etc.) is available in the Information for International Exchange Coordinators (Fall 2024-Spring 2025) PDF.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is offered for students through the Advising, Retention and Career Center. Questions regarding course information or registration should be directed to Academic Advisor Linda Carlson at carlsol@uwec.edu

International Degree-Seeking and Dual Degree Students

Degree-seeking students are students who intend on getting a degree from UW-Eau Claire. International degree-seeking students should apply to UW-Eau Claire using International Student Application. The application process for international exchange students is not the same as the application process for international degree-seeking students.

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