Proudly Serving the Community Since 1874
Founded in 1874, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is part of the Universities of Wisconsin. UWRF is dedicated to serving the local community and surrounding region through a variety of programs, services and partnerships.
Our institutional mission is to help prepare students to be productive, creative, ethical, engaged citizens and leaders with an informed global perspective. Part of the way we achieve that mission is by fostering a dynamic and inclusive relationship with our local community.
As a public, state-funded institution, you are welcome to take advantage of the following resources:
UWRF has a reputation for its outstanding academic programs. The university enrolls over 5,000 students annually in its three distinct colleges with the following educational offerings:
- Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
- Bachelor Degree Completion Programs
- Professional Development Certificates
- Graduate Certificates and Licenses
- Public Lectures, Workshops and Conferences
- Lifelong Learning
- Wisconsin residents who are 60 years of age or older may audit a course (attend classes but not be graded) without paying any credit fees. To audit a course, select a course from our catalogue, seek approval from the instructor, then fill out an Admissions application. Contact the Registrar's Office for more information at registrar@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3342.
- Anyone can apply to audit courses as a non-degree seeking student. Audit Cards are processed on a space-available basis. It isn't guaranteed that you will get into your course(s).
We're dedicated to supporting economic growth and development throughout the greater St. Croix Valley. Whether you're thinking about starting a business or already own one, take advantage of our:
UWRF is a founding partner in the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, located in River Falls, offering office and light industrial space rentals, co-working memberships and meeting room rental.
We work with non-university groups and individuals to host and cater special events on campus. Let us help you with your next:
UWRF Career Services is here to put you in touch with a student talent pool to fulfill the needs of your business or organization. Connect with us to learn more about:
- Annual Career and Internship Fairs
- Handshake: UWRF's online recruitment platform where you can post job, internship and volunteer opportunities. It’s the best way to find UWRF students to intern or work for you. Nonprofits can also advertise for volunteers.
We've earned an outstanding reputation throughout the region for excellence in agriculture and food processing. We offer:
- Campus Farm Visits
- Compost Sales: Watch the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Facebook page for notices of when compost is available for public purchase.
- Dairy Processing Workshops and Licensing
- Humane Handling Institute
- Freddy's Dairy Bar
- Colt Sale
As a leader in early childhood education and communication disorders, UWRF provides the following services to students, faculty and staff, as well as the community:
The university provides a variety of research resources for local residents and businesses and economic development agencies, including:
As a cultural hub for the community, the St. Croix Valley and West Central Wisconsin, UWRF hosts the following events, performances and exhibits that are open to the community:
Sport and recreation enthusiasts can take advantage of a variety of events, camps and rental equipment, including:
For more information on community resources or partnering with the university, contact Beth Schommer, chief of staff, at 715-425-0662 or beth.schommer@uwrf.edu.