All new students who have not taken college-level courses in English composition and/or math are required to take the Wisconsin Regional Placement Tests before registering for classes.   Academic advisors need your score(s) to place you in the appropriate classes.  If you are not sure whether you need to take any of these exams, please contact the Admissions Office at 715-425-3500 or e-mail admit@uwrf.edu.

Placement Tests are offered throughout the state until late summer; however, should be taken by May 19, if you are attending a Registration Program in June, to ensure your scores are received by our campus and are ready to be reviewed by an academic advisor during New Student Registration.  You can register for one of the regional testing dates online.

If you are unable to attend a regional testing date prior to May 19, you can take your Placement tests on campus in the University Center (building #20 on the campus map) the afternoon before your scheduled registration date.  Placement Tests are offered on June 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, and 17 at the following times (you do not need to register for these testing dates):

• Modern Language Test - 3:00 p.m.
• Math Placement Test - 4:15 p.m. (non-graphing calculators are allowed)
• English Placement Test - 6:00 p.m.

*Up to 90 minutes is allowed for each exam, please plan accordingly.

New Student Registration will be held in the University Center (building #20 on the campus map). Please refer to the campus map and driving directions for further details. Specific parking locations are TBA.

If you are traveling a long distance, you may want to stay in River Falls the night before New Student Registration.  We have a full day planned for you and suggest that you get plenty of rest in order to make the most of the program.  A list of River Falls' area lodging is available online at: www.uwrf.edu//NewStudentAndFamilyPrograms/RFAreaLodging.cfm.

If you need to make any changes to your New Student Registration date, you can do so online until 24 hours prior to your scheduled program date. If changes need to be made within 24 hours of your scheduled date, please contact the Admissions Office at 715-425-3500.

Check Your UWRF E-mail - Regularly
Your UWRF e-mail account is used for all official communication from the University, including billing information.  It is your responsibility to check this account regularly. 

Pay Your Enrollment Deposit
You are required to make a $100 tuition deposit prior to registering for classes.  You will need your ID number that was included in your admission letter. The deposit should be paid online but can also be mailed to:                 

Student Billing and Financial Aid Service Counter
410 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022

Sign-Up for Housing/Dining
All new students who do not meet exemption requirements are required to live in university residence halls. If you have not yet signed up for housing/dining you should do so as soon as possible.

Apply for Financial Aid
All students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our FAFSA School Code is 003923.  If you have not done so already, complete the FAFSA if you expect to need financial aid, including loans, to pay your fall tuition bill.

Apply for Reciprocity
If you are a Minnesota resident, be sure to fill out the Reciprocity Form now for the upcoming academic year. This simple form will allow you to pay a tuition rate comparable to what is charged at a similar Minnesota school.

Be Prepared to Pay Your Bill
A billing statement is available online to students approximately one month prior to the start of the term.  It is a student's responsibility to access their billing statement through their eSIS account and pay their balance by the published deadlines.  

To avoid all late fees and finance charges, students should pay account balances in full by the first due date for the term. All charges on the student account are eligible for an optional partial payment plan.  A $75 late fee will be charged to a student's account if the minimum payments are not received on-time.  There is a 1% per month finance charge on unpaid balances.  "Pending aid" as shown in eSIS is considered an on-time payment for the first payment due date and should be deducted from total charges to determine the balance and minimum payment owed by a student.  Loans must be accepted and external scholarship funds must be received to be included in pending aid.

To have a better idea of how much it will cost you to attend UWRF, please review approximate expenses for attending UWRF, tuition, billing, payment, and refund information.

Move-In
New Student Move-In is one of the most exciting days of your college experience - it is the day you'll begin to make UWRF your new home away from home!  However, Move-In Day can also create a lot of anxiety for new students as you prepare to pack your belongings and move to a new home.  New Student Move-In is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2013.

Additional questions and requests should be directed to the Department of Residence Life at 715-425-4555 or e-mail reslife@uwrf.edu.

Attend Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome (WOW) takes place a few days before classes start and provides new students with the opportunity to meet classmates, explore campus resources and learn about life as a Falcon, all while having tons of fun!  Participation in WOW is expected of all new students so they have the information they need to make the most of their UWRF experience.

Questions?
The New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) staff wants to provide you with the information, resources, and support needed to get your first year on campus off to a great start! If you have any questions, please call (715) 425-4444, or e-mail NSFP@uwrf.edu.

Questions related to the selection and/or confirmation of your New Student Registration date should be directed to the Admissions Office at (715) 425-3500, or admit@uwrf.edu.