International

These application requirements apply to students interested in studying at and earning a degree from UW-River Falls.

• Application: Complete a Universities of Wisconsin application.
• Admissions Processing Fee: A non-refundable $50 international admissions processing fee is required. Process your payment at commerce.cashnet.com/INTFEE.
• Passport: Submit a copy of your passport’s biographical page (page with picture, name and date of birth).
• Evidence of English language proficiency: Submit approved test scores or evidence of English proficiency. See approved scores and ESL programs.
• Certification of Finances Form: Complete and sign the Certification of Finances Form.
• Bank Statement: Submit supporting financial documentation that provides proof of liquid funding available to you. Funding must be greater than or equal to the estimated expenses listed on the Certification of Finances Form.
• Academic Records: Submit academic records from your secondary school showing a graduation date or secondary education completion date.
• Credit Evaluation (If applicable): If you are transferring from a university outside of the United States, official university transcripts will need to be evaluated by either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES).

These application requirements apply to students who attend one of our partner institutions and have been nominated to study at UW-River Falls as an exchange student for a semester or year-long experience.

1. Application: Complete a Universities of Wisconsin application.
2. Passport: Submit a copy of your passport’s biographical page (page with picture, name and date of birth).
3. Evidence of English language proficiency: Submit approved test scores or evidence of English proficiency. See approved scores and ESL programs.
4. Academic records: Submit current university transcripts.
5. Certification of Finances Form: Once your nomination is accepted, you will receive the appropriate Certification of Finances Form that aligns with your exchange program.
6. Bank Statement: Submit supporting financial documentation that provides proof of liquid funding available to you. Funding must be greater than or equal to the estimated expenses listed on the Certification of Finances Form.

You can expect to:

• Be part of a diverse campus community with 5,000+ students from rural, urban and suburban areas and 17 different countries!
• Experience all the advantages of a safe, friendly community with the benefits of living near a major metropolitan area. Located on the east edge of the Minneapolis/St. Paul (MN) metro area, the city of River Falls is easily within reach of professional internships, major league sports, museums, shopping and much more.
• Challenge yourself with our academic programs. More than 70 areas of study are offered within our three colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Education, Business and Allied Health; and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.
• Make connections with faculty and staff that have a strong commitment to helping you succeed.
• Get involved! More than 150 student organizations are waiting for you! Academic, volunteer, sports, ethnic, political, religious and residence life groups are a great way for you to meet new people and develop important leadership and communication skills.

All F-1 and J-1 Visa holders and their spouses/dependents are required to purchase the Universities of Wisconsin's comprehensive hospital and medical insurance plan upon enrollment. 

We discourage exchange students from bringing dependents to the U.S. during their short-term study because of limited family housing options. If you have questions regarding your dependents, please email iss@uwrf.edu. 

If you want to bring your spouse and/or children to the United States, you will need to request a dependent I-20 from iss@uwrf.edu and provide documentation of additional funds, as well as proof of your relationship. 

F-1 and J-1 students holding a valid UW-River Falls I-20 or DS-2019 are eligible to work on the campus. Students transferring to UWRF from another U.S. college or ESL program must have their transfer authorized by International Student Services before they are eligible for employment. Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during semester breaks and the summer vacation period. 

You may be able to obtain Curricular Practical Training authorization to work in a job related to your field of study. Email iss@uwrf.edu to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process.