International

If you plan to pursue a full degree program under an F-1 student visa, please follow these steps specific to international degree-seeking applicants:

1. Application: Complete a Universities of Wisconsin application. Create an account, begin your application and make sure to select UW–River Falls as your chosen university.
2. Processing Fee: Pay the non-refundable $50 international admissions processing fee at commerce.cashnet.com/INTFEE.
3. Passport Copy: Upload a copy of the biographical page of your passport. This page must include your photo, full name and date of birth.
4. Evidence of English language proficiency: Submit official test scores or approved documentation to demonstrate English proficiency. Explore accepted testing options.
5. Academic Records: Submit official final records confirming completion of your secondary education and/or any post-secondary education. Important Notes:
   1. Copies uploaded by you will be considered unofficial.
   2. Official records must be sent directly from your secondary school, government authority, or examination board.
   3. Records not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
6. Credit Evaluation (If applicable):If you have post-secondary records from a non-partner international institution, they must be evaluated for transfer credit. Send your official post-secondary transcripts to either:
   1. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
   2. World Education Services (WES).
7. Certification of Finances Form: Complete and sign the appropriate Certification of Finances Form: 
   1. 2025-2026 Certification of Finances Form
   2. 2026-2027 Certification of Finances Form (coming soon)
8. Proof of Funding: Submit supporting financial documentation—such as a recent bank statement—that verifies you have liquid funds available. The amount must be equal to or greater than the total estimated amount listed on the Certification of Finances Form.

If you are participating in an official exchange program and will be applying for a J-1 visa, your application process may differ from that of other international students. Please review the requirements provided here and by your specific program:

1. Application: Submit the Universities of Wisconsin application. Create an account, begin your application and make sure to select UW–River Falls as your chosen university.
2. Passport Copy: Upload a copy of the biographical page of your passport. This page must include your photo, full name and date of birth.
3. Evidence of English language proficiency: Submit official test scores or approved documentation to demonstrate English proficiency. Explore accepted testing options.
4. Academic records: Submit a copy of your current university transcript.
5. Certification of Finances Form: Once your nomination is accepted, you will receive the Certification of Finances Form that corresponds to your specific exchange program. This form outlines the estimated expenses for your stay and must be completed and signed as part of your application.
6. Proof of Funding: Submit supporting financial documentation—such as a recent bank statement—that verifies you have liquid funds available. The amount must be equal to or greater than the total estimated amount listed on the Certification of Finances Form.

If you hold international academic records but do not require F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship, please follow these steps:

1. Application: Submit the Universities of Wisconsin application. Create an account, begin your application and make sure to select UW–River Falls as your chosen university.
2. Passport or ID Copy: Upload a copy of the biographical page or other government-issued ID showing your full name and date of birth.
3. Evidence of English language proficiency (may be required): Submit official test scores or approved documentation to demonstrate English proficiency. Explore accepted testing options.
4. Academic records: Submit official final records confirming completion of your secondary education and/or any post-secondary education. Important Notes:
   1. Copies uploaded by you will be considered unofficial.
   2. Official records must be sent directly from your secondary school, government authority, or examination board.
   3. Records not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
5. Credit Evaluation (if applicable):If you have post-secondary records from an international institution, they must be evaluated for transfer credit. Send your official post-secondary transcripts to either: 
   1. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
   2. World Education Services (WES).