Current Students FAQs
Please see the list of UW-Superior Student Organizations.
Yes. Information regarding training opportunities will be forthcoming.
UWS employees who are health practitioners, social workers, law enforcement officers, child care providers, and counselors must report if the employee has reasonable cause to suspect that a child seen by the person in the course of professional duties has been abused or neglected or who has reason to believe that a child seen by the person in the course of professional duties has been threatened with abuse or neglect and that abuse or neglect to the child will occur. A UWS employee who is a mandatory reporter under Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2)(a) must comply with the requirements of the state mandatory reporter law and is not subject to the requirements of Executive Order #54
An employee making a report in compliance with Executive Order #54 may not be discharged from employment, disciplined or otherwise discriminated against in regard to employment, or threatened with any such treatment. In addition, anyone may report child abuse or neglect and state law provides that any person or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report shall have immunity from civil or criminal liability.
Executive Order #54 does not contain any penalties for failing to report child abuse or neglect. However, failure to report that results in a child being subjected to additional harm could be the basis for a civil negligence action and it is a criminal misdemeanor to fail to report a crime or render assistance where a crime is being committed and the victim is exposed to bodily harm. Additionally, if an individual is a mandatory reporter under existing state law, failure to report may result in up to $1,000 in fines and/or imprisonment of not more than 6 months.
Currently, the Wisconsin mandatory reporter law requires certain persons such as health practitioners, social workers, law enforcement officers, child care providers, counselors, school teachers and administrators, and, more recently, all school employees, to report child abuse and neglect. University of Wisconsin System employees are generally not mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect under state law. Executive Order #54, however, makes all University of Wisconsin System employees mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
A person with knowledge of child abuse or neglect must report to the county department of social services or the county department of human services, or to the county sheriff or city, village, town, public university or college police department. In a county having a population of 500,000 or more, a person may also report to the county department of social services, the county department of human services, or a licensed child welfare agency under contract with the county department of social services or the county department of human services. Reports of alleged child abuse or neglect should be made to the county where the child or the child’s family resides. To contact the appropriate county department of social/human services, you may go to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.
Executive Order #54 states that child abuse or neglect must be reported immediately in person or by telephone. However, a Wisconsin court determined that a preliminary investigation to verify the allegations before reporting may be appropriate. Such preliminary investigation must be prompt.
Wisconsin law defines “neglect” as “failure, refusal or inability on the part of a caregiver, for reasons other than poverty, to provide necessary care, food, clothing, medical or dental care or shelter so as to seriously endanger the physical health of the child.”
Wisconsin law defines “abuse” of a child to include any of the following:
(1) Physical injury inflicted on a child by other than accidental means. “Physical injury” includes but is not limited to lacerations, fractured bones, burns, internal injuries, severe or frequent bruising or great bodily harm.
(2) Sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a child under §§ 940.225, 948.02, 948.025, or 948.085.
(3) Sexual exploitation of a child.
(4) Permitting, allowing or encouraging a child to violate the statute prohibiting prostitution.
(5) Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity.
(6) Exposing genitals or pubic area to a child or exposing a child’s genitals or pubic area.
(7) Manufacturing methamphetamine with a child present, or in a child’s home (including the premises of a child’s home or in a motor vehicle locates on the premises of a child’s home), or under any other circumstances in which a reasonable person should have known that the manufacture would be seen, smelled, or heard by a child.
(8) Emotional damage for which the child’s parent, guardian or legal custodian has neglected, refused or been unable for reasons other than poverty to obtain the necessary treatment or to take steps to ameliorate the symptoms.
For purposes of child abuse and neglect, a “child” is a person who is less than 18 years of age.
UWS employees must report if an employee, in the course of employment, observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, and the employee has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur. This includes abuse or neglect that occurs off campus and/or at a child’s home, if a UWS employee observes or learns about it in the course of his or her employment.
Executive Order #54 states that all employees of the University of Wisconsin System including professors, administrators, coaches, and others must report child abuse and neglect. Therefore, all full-time and part-time employees, including faculty, academic staff, classified staff, and student employees must report child abuse and neglect. The existing mandatory reporter law requires health practitioners, social workers, law enforcement officers, child care providers, and counselors, among others, to report child abuse and neglect.
Summer College Important Dates
Session I (Full Session):
May 20 - August 9, 2019
Session II:
May 20 - June 14, 2019
Session III:
June 17 - July 12, 2019
Session IV:
June 17 - August 9, 2019
Registration Dates:
Admitted students (undergraduate and graduate) may begin registering online through My E-Hive on April 9, 2019.
Summer College Important Dates
Session I (Full Session):
May 20 - August 9, 2019
Session II:
May 20 - June 14, 2019
Session III:
June 17 - July 12, 2019
Session IV:
June 17 - August 9, 2019
Registration Dates:
Admitted students (undergraduate and graduate) may begin registering online through My E-Hive on April 9, 2019.
Your records are protected under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
You have the right to restrict your directory information. (If you wish to restrict your information, you must file the Student Request to Restrict Directory Information form by September 15 or your name, address, phone and e-mail will be published in the campus directory.)
The people who can access your records are those who, by virtue of their position, have a "need to know." For example, Your advisor has a need to know and so, he/she has access to your information.
For further information, see the Registrar's website.
Yes, to some extent. UW institutions may bar individuals from carrying firearms in campus buildings by placing signage at each entrance of campus buildings, including residence halls and athletic facilities, and inserting contractual provisions to leases or residence hall contracts. To prohibit firearms within a campus building, the institution must place a sign (at least 5 inches by 7 inches) in a prominent place near all of the entrances to the part of the building to which the restriction applies and any individual entering the building can be reasonably expected to see the sign. An appropriate sign should contain the following language such as: "Firearms Prohibited in Building."
Previously, any individual who knowingly possessed a firearm on school grounds or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a school was guilty of a Class I felony. The law retains this rule, except that possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of school grounds is now subject to a Class B forfeiture, and licensed individuals may carry a concealed firearm within 1000 feet of school grounds but not on school grounds. Although certain campus buildings may fall within a school zone, campuses should adopt a uniform signage protocol regardless of the applicability of the gun-free school zone rules so that campus expectations are clearly communicated.
While instructors may wish to notify students that firearms are not permitted in class if the class is held in a building in which signage is posted at the entrances, notice from an instructor does not relieve the campuses of the responsibility to post signage at each entrance of the building stating that people are not to enter or remain in the building while engaging in the concealed carry of any firearm.
To receive a federal student loan, you must first file a FAFSA.
Learn more about Loans for Undergraduate Students.
File online at fafsa.gov.
Parking passes/permits are sold at the Parking Services office located in the Public Safety Building, 606 Belknap ST. We are right next to the Ole Haugsrud Stadium and Crownhart Hall.
Chartwells provides an excellent dining experience at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Please see their menu and hours of operation.
Yes, provided that the weapon remains in the vehicle. The provision that allows campuses to bar firearms from buildings does not apply to firearms in vehicles that are driven on campus or into parking facilities on campus, therefore, the concealed carry law effectively permits students, employees, or others to carry firearms or other weapons in his/her vehicle.
2011 Wisconsin Act 35 takes effect on the first day of the 4th month beginning after publication. Therefore, the law will not become effective until November 1, 2011. There are some sections that take effect on the day after publication (July 23, 2011) or July 1, 2011, the most noteworthy of which are the amendments barring enforcement of state citations for disorderly conduct, and municipal citations of any kind, for the act of carrying a firearm in an open or concealed manner. These provisions are effective July 23, 2011, and are important because they prevent state and local law enforcement from charging an individual for carrying a firearm even before it is legal to engage in concealed carry. These provisions do not, however, apply to the enforcement of UWS 18, and UWS 18.10(3) remains in effect.
An appropriately licensed individual is permitted to carry a gun, electric weapon (e.g., taser), billy club, and a knife other than a switchblade.
You should contact the local campus police department or local law enforcement and report the incident. Be prepared to provide the police or dispatcher with a description of the person, the type of concealed weapon, and the area where he/she was last seen. No matter what, do not place yourself or others in danger or harm's way.
Yes, if the UW institutions take affirmative steps to eliminate, or limit, concealed carry in the residence halls with appropriate signage and contractual provisions.
Yes. The law does not exempt any higher education institutions. The UW specifically requested that the legislature exempt colleges and universities from the law, but the legislature declined to insert the requested provision. The law does, however, contain special provisions allowing colleges and universities to take action to prevent people from carrying firearms in campus buildings.
Applying to UW-Superior
-
You can file your FAFSA online any time after October 1 for the following academic year. For 2019-2020 UW-Superior has a priority deadline of January 15. This means your FAFSA and all required documents must be complete in our office by that date to receive the best award package available. Students will need to use 2017 tax and income information for the 2019-2020 FAFSA. You can file your FAFSA at any time during the academic year and still receive aid for fall/spring term, however, your file must be complete with us no later than one week prior to the end of the last semester attended. You must file a new FAFSA for every academic year.
-
Reciprocity is only for those students from Minnesota. Basically, if you have reciprocity, you pay approximately the same tuition as attending a Minnesota public university.
Residency, for educational purposes, is more than just where you are currently living. You have to show that you intend to be a bonafide resident of the State of Wisconsin and that you are not here just to go to school. Contact the Registrar if you feel that you should be considered a resident.
The residency request form is located under the forms link on the Registrar's website. There are several documents required to submit with this form.
-
What undergraduate programs does UW-Superior offer?
UW-Superior offers more than thirty undergraduate degree programs. Visit our Academic Departments page for more information. -
Online learners may earn a Bachelor of Science degree (or a Bachelor of Arts degree if language requirement is met). It is the same degree that is conferred to the on-campus student.
Degrees from distance learning programs are widely recognized as equivalent to campus programs, and have been offered for many years – in the case of our program, more than 30 years with more than 1,000 graduates.
-
As a non-degree seeking student, you must:
- Complete the admissions application
- Pay the $44 application fee
- Send us your transcripts from high school and any colleges you have attended
- If you are under the age of 20, you will have to also submit your ACT or SAT scores
After these steps have been completed, your application will undergo review. If you are a non-degree seeking student, you will not have to pay the $100 enrollment deposit. If you are a Youth Options student, you will have to pay the $100 enrollment deposit by going to www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/apply/enrollment-deposits.
-
To request admissions materials, please contact admissions@uwsuper.edu
-
Freshmen and sophomore students (students who have 56 credits or less) who are not veterans, married or living with parents or guardian and who have not reached the age of 20 by the first day of classes of fall semester are required to live on campus. Students who live with a guardian less than 35 miles away from campus may be considered a Commuter and live off campus. This is a UW System policy.
Bias Incident
-
University of Wisconsin-Superior has a Bias Incident Response Protocol to guide its response to bias and hate incidents. When the Bias Response Team receives a bias incident report, it coordinates with university partners to provide care and support to community members who may be negatively affected, and engages in a collaborative, restorative process to educate community members about the harmful impact of bias incidents. This process is represented in the chart below:
-
This body is not a conduct body. All conduct related concerns will be handled by the Dean of Students Office, Supervisor, or the Office of Human Resources.
-
The primary role of BIRT is to manage our bias response form, provide impacted party support, respond to acts of bias as appropriately, educate the campus community on bias, prejudice and hate, and produce routine reports of bias incidents.
-
A hate crime, also called a bias crime or bias-related crime, is criminal activity motivated, in whole or in part, by the perpetrator’s bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual protected class, such as their race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition to the victim, members of the victim’s group and the community as a whole can feel victimized by a hate crime.
-
A bias incident is characterized as a behavior or act – verbal, written, or physical – which is directed against or targets an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics such as race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, veteran status, or age. Bias incidents may be engaged intentionally or unintentionally.
-
Bias incidents have one important factor in common: they create a hostile working, learning or living environments and frequently have a negative psychological, emotional, or physical effect on individuals and communities.
-
All University of Wisconsin-Superior community members (faculty, staff, and students) are encouraged to inform the Bias Response Teams of bias incidents by clicking here (future link). Reports may be submitted anonymously, but the ability of the Bias Response Team to respond to anonymous reports is limited.
-
Faculty, staff, and students can choose report anonymously utilizing the reporting form (not entering anything in the name field) or letting the BIRT member know that they would like to report anonymously.
Reporting anonymously will still provide the University of Wisconsin-Superiorr’s Bias Incident Response Team with information on our campus climate. This data will be used to improve our campus through education, programming, and other activities related to acts of bias, hate, and identity-based violence. The University still reserves the right to act if appropriate.
Comprehensive Examinations
-
The Educational Administration Program written comprehensive examinations are a degree requirement for all graduate and post graduate programs in educational administration. It constitutes a comprehensive scholarly amalgamation of one's personal and professional knowledge base in educational administration as evidenced by effective written communication skills. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required for any individual desiring a graduate degree or initial certification in educational administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
The examinations are offered once during the fall and spring semesters as well as summer session during each academic year on-line through Canvas.
-
Yes, one must pre-register for the examination by contacting the Educational Leadership office.
-
There are six (6) questions and a case study to the comprehensive examination
Each question should be responded to based upon one's field of specialization (e.g. Principal, Superintendent, School Business Administrator, Director of Instruction, Director of Special Education).
The examination consist of two parts - Part A Questions and Part B Case Study or Mathematical Problem.
The length of the examination is a maximum of 3 hours.
Questions:
1. Each question has two (2) response components:
a. "KNOWLEDGE" as a Reflective Scholar Constructivist
b. "SKILL" as a Knowledge Based Decision Maker2. Responses are assessed according to:
a. evaluation of information;
b. synthesis of information and problem solving; and,
c. analysis of information and decision making.3. Each of the six (6) questions are anchored in one of the six (6) Wisconsin Administrative Standards (WAS) Standards.
-
Generally 3/4 of candidates pass the examination on the first attempt. The key to passing the examination on the first attempt is to study for the examination and practice writing. Those who take the examination lightly and do not prepare almost always end up retaking it.
-
The theoretical aspects of a teacher's annual performance determination are based upon both a theoretical and summative evaluation process (Sergiovanni, 1999). Yet, realistically, teaching and curriculum are inseparable issues as suggested by Eisner in 1991. Thus, an amalgamation technique of clinical supervision of teachers (Acheson & Gall, 1992) appears to be the most efficacious model for the newly employed principal charged with improving teacher performance in the lowest achieving building in the district by the superintendent.
-
- Use of only complete sentences and paragraphs, no outline
- No contractions or trendy language
- No discriminatory language
- APA style of referencing and acronym usage
- Proper tense and personage usage
- Give supporting evidence of knowledge
-
Study all degree program materials and textbooks. Become familiar with referenced and supportive knowledge base resources.
-
There is no limit. There are, however, time lines that one must wait to retake the examination until successful completion:
- First Attempt: Before taking the comps, one must have completed a minimum of 2/3 of the coursework in one's "certification only" program.
- Second Attempt: Next offering
- Third Attempt: Minimum wait of one semester and then the next offering
- Subsequent Attempt(s): Minimum wait of one year for each unsuccessful attempt and then the next offering
Computers, Phones and Other Devices
-
Yes. We, the ResNet department, currently creates accounts for all non-UWS students so you may connect to the network via your room, or any wireless access point in the Residence Halls. You will use the same username and password that you use for Live@UWS.
-
If you live in the residence halls, you can bring your computer to ResNet , located behind the Helpdesk in Swenson 2100.
If you do not live in the residence halls, you can stop in to the Technology Helpdesk and they will do their best to help with your computer problem.
-
If you’re a student you should use the uwsuper Wifi. uws-secure is for UW owned wireless devices. If you are a guest, you can request access at the Yellowjacket Union or Technology Help Desk.
-
- Using your web browser, go to the My Devices portal. (NOTE: You may get a "certificate error." Select to continue on this page - you may need to do this more than once.)
- Log in to the My Devices portal with your UWS username and password.
- Under "Device ID," put your devices MAC address (sometimes called WiFi address). (NOTE: If you do not know how to find your MAC address, search for it on-line. With so many different types of devices that use a MAC address, it would be hard to have instructions for each device. If you still need help, contact the Technology Help Desk)
- Type a Description.
- Select Submit. You will see the device in the "Your Devices" section.
NOTE: You are only allowed 5 devices in your My Device portal.
Counseling Services
-
- Attend your sessions regularly and take an active part in them.
- Be as open and honest as you can.
- Be open to trying new or different approaches to dealing with your concerns.
- Apply what you have learned in your sessions to your daily life.
- Talk openly with your counselor about your progress or lack of progress in counseling.
-
Call 715-394-8236 . After hours an answering machine will take your call and you will be contacted the next morning. Make an appointment in person by visiting Student Health and Counseling Services, Marcovich Wellness Center 1729. For emergencies where you feel that you need immediate attention, please let the receptionist know so that arrangements can be made for a counselor to see you as soon as possible.
-
Alcohol and other drug screenings are available for currently enrolled students through Counseling Services. Referrals for a full alcohol and drug assessment can be arranged through the Student Health and Counseling office. However, you should consult with your health insurance carrier to determine what is covered and what part of the costs you would be responsible.
-
The Counseling Services staff consists of certified and trained mental health professionals with backgrounds in psychology and professional counseling. Each counselor has a different counseling style and varies in their technique; however, you may expect that your counselor will:
- Listen and take your concerns seriously.
- Help you remove barriers to achieve your personal goals.
- Maintain the highest ethical and legal standards of counseling practice.
- Answer your questions directly and honestly.
-
Individual counseling sessions are typically 45 minutes, the number of visits for counseling is determined by your own needs. On average, students meet with a counselor three to four times. Your counselor is committed to providing services that meet your needs in a timely and effective manner.
-
All counseling records are kept confidential and are not part of university records. With rare exceptions, no information is released to anyone outside Counseling Services, including other University offices, faculty, staff or parents without your written consent. Exceptions to confidentiality include life-threatening situations for example, when someone is deemed to be an imminent danger to themselves or others, in cases of child abuse or appropriate court order. In these cases, counselors may disclose information to protect you or others from harm or to comply with legal mandates. Counseling Services staff members may share information with each other for the purposes of consultation.
-
During your first meeting with the counselor, you will be asked to describe your concerns and what you hope to gain from counseling. Your counselor may ask a number of background questions to more fully understand your situation and ways to help you. This is an opportunity for you and the counselor to decide whether Counseling Services is the best place for you to help yourself. After this meeting, you may decide to continue counseling and schedule follow-up appointments.
-
UW-Superior Counseling Services are free. If you wish to see a mental health provider off campus, counselors can help facilitate with that process. You will need to check with you insurance for coverage.
-
Counseling Services are for all people who experience problems adapting to new situations and changes taking place within them. Most students face normal developmental concerns and academic pressures while in college and at times may feel intense anxiety, anger, sadness or depression. People come to counseling wanting to feel better about themselves and others, and counselors are trained to assist them in doing so. Here are just a few examples of issues that are addressed in counseling: academic concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship building, homesickness and self-esteem.
-
Counseling is a process in which you meet with a trained professional who can help you sort out issues, assist in decision making and help you develop and achieve your personal goals. You and your counselor engage in a collaborative process to examine current difficulties or distress in a safe and confidential atmosphere. The counselor facilitates a working partnership which allows you to improve your skills, begin to resolve your concerns and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Counselors also teach you the life skills and coping strategies for handling challenges today and in the future.
E-Hive
-
Go to the UW – Superior Portal login page to reset your password. Below the login boxes, you will see the options titled “Change Password” or “New/Forgot Password”. Follow the steps to create a new password. You will be required to enter personal identification information successfully to create a new password and unlock your account. Please see our UW – Superior Password Instructions page.
-
Grades (unofficial transcripts) are available through your E-Hive.
-
Undergraduate Students must meet with their advisor during the advisement period prior to registering. The advisor must release the Advisor Hold before a student can enroll in classes. Students can register on, or after their scheduled registration appointment time as listed in their E-Hive.
Graduate Students can register from the first day of early registration through the first day of class via their E-Hive. Graduate students may also mail their registration to:
Graduate Studies Office
Swenson Hall 2024
P.O. Box 2000,
Superior, WI 54880-4500 -
Faculty are required to submit grades by noon seven days after the last day of the course (or last day of final exams).
Student grades will start appearing on your E-Hive about three working days after the last exam.
-
Your study schedule is available on your E-Hive Student Center.
-
- Log into your E-Hive account. The main Academics page will appear.
- On the Academics page will be the link for "my academics"-- click on this link.
- Another page will appear. On this page will be the "Change Graduation term" field.
- Find you graduation term code by clicking into the spyglass -- update and save.
-
- Ensure your Expected Graduation term is set to the correct term in which you plan to graduate. You view this in the Academic Area of your E-Hive.
- You need to very carefully go over your degree progress report with your advisor to discuss any outstanding requirements.
- Prior to the graduation application deadline (as listed on the Academic Calendar) for each term, you must submit your electronic graduation application via you E-Hive.
- Pay the $50 graduation fee.
- Purchase your cap and gown at the bookstore if you are planning on attending the Commencement ceremony.
- Check the Degree Applicant list located under the Graduation link on the Registrar's website to ensure your name/degree/major/honors is correct.
-
Go to the UW – Superior Portal login page to reset your password. Below the login boxes, you will see the options titled “Change Password” or “New/Forgot Password”. Follow the steps to create a new password. You will be required to enter personal identification information successfully to create a new password and unlock your account. Please see our UW – Superior Password Instructions page.
-
The following explains how to set up your exchange email on an android and an iPhone. If you need further assistance please let us know.
For an android:
Note: What you actually see may vary depending on what smartphone you have and what Android OS version you are using.- Enter the E-mail setup program on your Android smartphone device.
- Press the Menu button, and select Add account.
- Enter your uws email address i.e. jsmith123@uwsuper.edu
- Enter your uws password.
- Check: Send email from this account by default if needed
- Select: Manual Setup
- Select Exchange Active Sync. On the Server settings screen, enter:
- Domain:
- Username: Enter your uws email address i.e. jsmith123@uwsuper.edu
- Password: your uws password
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- Check: Use secure connection (SSL)
- Select: Next
- If the Remote security administration dialog box appears, select OK to continue.
- Adjust Inbox check frequency and Amount to synchronize as you prefer.
- Check Sync contacts from this account
- Check Sync calendar from account
- Select Next and give your account a name.
- Select Done
- You might get a security setting notification after you finish setting up your account. Select the notification to update your phone's security settings.
- Select: Done
- Domain:
Apple:
- Add your Exchange account. Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Exchange.
- Enter your information. ...
- Connect to the Exchange Server. ... (Server: outlook.office365.com)
- Sync your content.
-
To access your email you can go to the UW-Superior website and click on the campus logins link. From there you will find a link that will take you to your email. It will ask you to sign in and you can do this using your UWS credentials, your full email address and password.
Enrollment
-
This depends on your academic program. Here are the enrollment status definitions for various academic programs.
-
Undergraduate Students must meet with their advisor during the advisement period prior to registering. The advisor must release the Advisor Hold before a student can enroll in classes. Students can register on, or after their scheduled registration appointment time as listed in their E-Hive.
Graduate Students can register from the first day of early registration through the first day of class via their E-Hive. Graduate students may also mail their registration to:
Graduate Studies Office
Swenson Hall 2024
P.O. Box 2000,
Superior, WI 54880-4500 -
Your Fall classes will NOT be dropped IF you enroll in at least one summer class and earn a grade of C or higher in the course.
-
Yes. Summer is considered open-enrollment so any admitted student may enroll. If you earn a 2.0 or higher GPA for just the summer course(s) you enroll in, your suspension status will be removed. You will remain on probation.
GEARS Mentors
-
Many GEARS mentors carpool to tutoring in the community.
-
Enrolling in SOCI 270: Understanding and Appreciating Youth At Risk will enhance your mentoring experience by improving group communication, reinforcing new concepts, and providing a base for understanding your role as a college student, active community member, and global citizen.
-
- A typical week includes 4-6 hours of tutoring
- Weekend mentoring activities occur monthly, lasting 4-6 hours each
-
GEARS mentors earn a stipend of up to $500 per semester
-
- GEARS mentors are hired to be positive role models to local youth struggling to succeed in school
- Job duties include academic tutoring as well as cultural/recreational mentoring activities one weekend per month
- For more information, view our GEARS Mentor Position Description
General University Info
-
UW-Superior is
- a comprehensive public university in the University of Wisconsin System
- a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC)
- accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Graduation
-
Best Western-Bridgeview Hotel offers discounted rates to UW-Superior parents and families as well as alumni. The University Rewards Club offers the following rates:
Please call the Best Western-Bridgeview Hotel for special parent and alumni rates. Ask about the University Rewards Program for special savings - if you sign up for our club card, the 7th night is free! NOTE: Free night not valid during special events and graduation weekend.
For other hotels in the area visit the Superior Douglas County Chamber of Commerce website.
-
Diplomas are ordered after the degrees have been posted, and it takes 6-8 weeks for the diplomas to get to campus before being mailed to the students. All indebtedness to the university must be cleared before a diploma and official transcripts will be released. The transcript, not the diploma, is proof of an earned degree.
-
Yes, all guests require a ticket for commencement. This includes babies and small children, even if they will sit on adult laps. We invite you to consider utilizing our overflow room (which does not require tickets) so children can move freely around. Graduating students are provided 4 guest tickets, though a waitlist will be available for additional tickets.
-
Degree honors eligibility is calculated using both resident GPA and transfer GPA. A student must earn the minimum GPA at each of the levels
of distinction: degree, major, second major or minor.Commencement honor cords will be given to students who participate in the Commencement Ceremony based on the student's cumulative GPA (including transfer GPA plus UW-Superior GPA) based on the prior semester's cumulative GPA.
Honors posted on official transcripts will be based on the student's final cumulative GPA (including transfer GPA plus UW-Superior GPA) after all grades have been posted.
Honors cord categories are as follows:
- Summa Cum Laude 3.85 to 4.00 GPA (black, yellow, and white cords)
- Magna Cum Laude 3.60 to 3.849 GPA (yellow cords)
- Cum Laude 3.40 to 3.599 GPA (silver cords)
NOTE: Degree honors and honors cords are only available for bachelor degree candidates.
-
Complete the certificate application and return it to the Registrar's Office. Applications can be found at the Registrars office and online.
-
'Jacket Book and Supply has a wide variety of diploma frames available. You can stop in to the store at the Yellowjacket Union or find them online.
-
Caps, gowns, and graduate candidate hoods may be purchased at the 'Jacket Book and Supply. Regalia must be worn by all students walking in the commencement ceremony.
-
All diplomas are sent via U.S. Mail to the address indicated on your graduation application 4-6 weeks after the commencement ceremony in May or December. In the commencement ceremony, candidates for degree receive the diploma cover and also receive the actual diploma in U.S. Mail.
This does not apply to summer candidates. Summer diplomas are sent out via U.S. Mail 4-6 weeks after the last day of summer classes.
-
The graduation fee is now the senior fee and is assessed on student bills once senior status has been achieved. There are no additional fees for graduation. The fee pays for the processing and printing of the degree and transcripts and other expenses related to graduation and commencement.
-
Yes. At the commencement ceremony, we have a section reserved for any individual who has a disability or needs special assistance. That individual and one attendant can sit with them in this section.
-
Candidates for bachelor degrees can pick up their honors cords at the Registrar's Office in Old Main 139 beginning 4 weeks prior to commencement. Athletic cords can be picked up in the Athletic Office in the MWC.
-
For commencement, parking near Wessman Arena, Superior Senior High School, and adjoining city streets is available.
There is no fee for parking.
-
Yes, GradImages provides professional photography services during commencement. The photographers take 3 candid shots of each graduating student and emails a notification to the student at the email address they provide to GradImages on the day of commencement.
-
Yes, you can view commencement via streaming video provided by ifan.tv.
-
Undergraduate Candidates:
You may wear the yellow tassel you received at the New Student Induction Ceremony during your first year at UW-Superior or you can wear a black tassel purchased from the 'Jacket Book and Supply.
Graduate Candidates:
The graduate candidates tassels match the Master's Degree color that is on their hoods and are purchased with your regalia from 'Jacket Book and Supply.
Housing
-
Housing is one component of the Cost of Attendance financial aid budget.
-
UW-Superior Residence Life offers a variety of housing options. During the summer months, UW-Superior hosts many different groups on campus, ranging from continuing UW-Superior students, Grandma's Marathon runners, alumni and various camps and conference groups.
View Summer Housing options for current students and guests.
-
UW-Superior students will need to log into their UW - Superior Login Portal account and reset their password. If they experience issues with this, they will need to contact the UW – Superior Technology Help Desk for assistance.
-
We like to make sure students have what they will need to get themselves through four years of college. Since technology is changing all the time, the networking technology changes as well. Please refer to the Residence Life Packet that talks about the current minimum specifications for your computer. ResNet will try to get any computer working with the network, but we can't guarantee that all computers, both old and new, will work with our network. We will do our best to get every computer to work on our network. ResNet does reserve the right to not work on computers.
-
No, you have to wait for Residence Life to approve your application before you can proceed. This process should occur within 24 business hours of you submitting your contract. Note: if you submit your contract on a Saturday or Sunday your contract will be approved on Monday.
-
Links to the layouts for each of the residence halls are located at the bottom of the Residence Life web page.
-
Log into Live@UWS and go under the Roommates tab. You will see a drop down box where you will select the term in which you are looking for a roommate.
After choosing the term, the site will load a new page where it will list different profiles that are still looking for roommates. You can either look through that list, or change the search filters to narrow your search down by clicking on the "Change Search Filters" button. Once you find a profile you would like to room with, you must acquire their roommate code. Then go under the "Find Someone You Know" tab and enter their roommate code to send an invite to them to become a roommate pair. Both roommates must enter their own roommate codes. Once they accept, you will be able to select your building and room.
-
Yes. Parking passes are available through parking services for students and visitors. Daily parking permits are also available. For more information, see the Parking Services web page.
-
Yes, as long as both roommates (if applicable) agree to the guest's visit. We ask that guests stay no longer than three days. Guests must be escorted at all times through the residence halls.
-
Mail is delivered in the late morning daily (except for Sunday). Residents can get their mail with a key in the YU during their hours of business. Each person who lives in the residence halls receives his or her own personal mailbox. Ross/Hawkes residents get their mail at Ross/Hawkes.
-
Yes! We are proud of our wireless system accessible in all residence halls.
-
For UWS students, your username and password is the same as your other UWS accounts, such as E-mail, E-hive and Learn@UW-Superior. If you are a non-UWS student, you need to be assigned a username and password. You can register for this by going to the Residence Life webpage and clicking on the Live@UWS link. On the right side of the screen, you will see an Announcements section where there is a link to request for username and password. After filling that out, it will take seven to ten business days for the request to be processed and then a letter will be sent to you with your login credentials.
-
Mostly. If you currently live in the residence halls (you must have your student ID for verification), we will do our best to assist you with your technology questions and requests. We do, however, assist ALL students to get your wireless phone or tablet device (i.e. Blackberry, iPad, etc.) on the network.
-
We are located in Swenson Hall, Room 2100. We are located behind the Helpdesk.
-
Visit our Fees page.
-
Yes, Halls are open over Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. Residents are welcome to stay for as much time as they prefer. Resident Assistants and Campus Safety are on duty 24/7.
-
All beds are standard twin size beds. Bed frames are either lofts (provided in Crownhart Hall, Ross and Hawkes Halls, and Curran-McNeill fourth Floor, available for rent all other floors) or regular, bunkable wood frames. For more information on bed lofts look at Bedloft.com. Partial proceeds from bed loft rentals go to the Residence Hall Association.
-
A complete list detailing what you can and cannot have in your room is available on the Residence Life page.
-
If you lose your key or fob, contact one of the Resident Assistants for your Residence Hall. You can do this by contacting them directly or by calling the duty phone during duty hours (7 p.m. to 8 a.m.). They will issue you a temporary key and fob. You can also get a replacement key or fob for a small fee. For a replacement mailbox key, see the Union Desk in the Yellow Jacket Union (this also requires a small replacement fee). If you permanently lose your key or fob, there are reordering fees.
Crownhart Duty phone: 218-522-0620
Curran-McNeill Ostrander Duty phone: 218-522-0622
Ross/Hawkes Duty phone: 218-522-0624 -
Both washers and dryers are available in the basement of every residence hall. It costs $1.25 to both wash and dry. Change machines are also available in the laundry rooms.
-
Changing roommates is allowed. We strongly encourage you to meet with your roommate, talk with your Residence Assistant, and perhaps have a mediated conversation with your roommate before you request to change. Visit the Residence Life homepage to access the Room Change Request Form to change roommates.
-
Courtesy hours are always in effect and quiet hours last from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weeknights and midnight to noon on weekends. During these times a resident can call a "Duty Cell Phone" to contact a Residence Assistant. The RA can address any problem a resident may have, including a noisy neighbor.
Crownhart Duty phone: 218-522-0620
Curran-McNeill Ostrander Duty phone: 218-522-0622
Ross/Hawkes Duty phone: 218-522-0624 -
Small fish in tanks 20 gallons or less are the only animals allowed in the residence halls.
-
Information on meal plans can be found on the dining services website.
-
If you know the three other students you want to live with in a suite, you will need to acquire each person's roommate code. Once you have everyone's roommate codes, you will then need to go under the Roommates tab in Live@UWS and enter each roommate code one at a time and send an invite to each person to be a part of your group. When everyone has accepted the invitation, you will then be in a group of four and be able to select one of the four-person suites in Hawkes Hall under the Room Selection tab. If you don't know who you want to be in a suite with, you can instead search for suitemates just as you would a roommate.
-
Yes, we need a completed housing contract submitted. However, you are able to save your work and come back to finish the contract later.
-
Email Residence Life at Reslife@uwsuper.edu with the changes you would like to be made and they will be able to change the information in your contract on Live@UWS.
-
Email Residence Life at Reslife@uwsuper.edu with your request or you can stop by or call the Yellowjacket Union Front Desk. They are open during the summer Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and during the school year Monday to Friday 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. They will remove you from your floor/room and roommate group. You will then be able to go back in and select a new roommate or room.
-
If you already have selected a roommate, it should appear under the My Account tab. If they are not listed make sure you have created the group. If there you are still having difficulties, contact Residence Life at Reslife@uwsuper.edu or call 715-394-8438 and they will be able to assist you.
-
If you are not required to live on campus, you may cancel your housing contract by emailing Residence Life at Reslife@uwsuper.edu stating that you would like to cancel your contract. They will then cancel your contract for you on the Live@UWS site. Please note there are cancellation charges, as denoted on the Residence Life homepage.
-
Yes. When you sign your contract and submit it and it is approved, then you can go select your room. If the current room you are in is still available, you may then select to live in the same room.
-
The reason we have all of the housing in one hall during the summer is to make it easier to do deep cleaning in the other halls, while also allowing for everyone to be in one community. Being in one community allows for summer residents to have more interaction with each other and build stronger relationships.
-
Unfortunately, there is no help provided by Residence Life to help you move in the summer. However, on Opening Day in August, there is a Move In Crew provided by the First Year Experience department available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
-
This is to help create a living environment for first-year students in which they are surrounded by people experiencing the same changes, transitions and successes. It is our hope that this living environment will be beneficial to everyone in a way that allows for residents to create a living community where peers have a better understanding of each other and grow together.
-
No. In order to ensure you have the same room and roommate you will need to go through the process of signing a contract, grouping with your roommate and selecting that room. Otherwise Residence Life will place you and pair you up without the guarantee of where you will be or who you will be with.
-
Yes. Until your contract is completed, submitted and approved no further steps can be taken in housing.
-
That is OK. Returning students have until May 15 and new students have until July 15 to search for and select a roommate and a room. After this date, Residence Life will then pair people up and place them in rooms accordingly. So after that date you will be matched with someone else and assigned your room.
-
If you cannot select a room, it normally means that either your contract has not been submitted yet or it hasn't been the full 24 hours since submitting to have your contract approved. You also will only be able to see open single rooms until you pair up with either one or three people to see open double rooms or suites.
-
Email Residence Life at Reslife@uwsuper.edu with your request and they will be able to process the request.
-
Freshmen and sophomore students (students who have 56 credits or less) who are not veterans, married or living with parents or guardian and who have not reached the age of 20 by the first day of classes of fall semester are required to live on campus. Students who live with a guardian less than 35 miles away from campus may be considered a Commuter and live off campus. This is a UW System policy.
Learn@UWSuperior
Discussions -
If you enter the Discussions area in your course but don’t see any Forums or Topics, that means your instructor needs to create a Topic and/or Forum for you to post a message in. Your instructor may have used a date restriction so you won't see the Forum or Topic until the date has been reached. You might want to contact your instructor on this to make sure the Topic has been created for you.
Online Learning
-
All degree seeking students who meet the general eligibility requirements may apply for financial aid.
-
Our top 10 rated online degree programs give you the flexibility you need to balance work and family life with degree completion. For further information, contact the Online Learning Program at 715-394-8487 or dlc@uwsuper.edu. You can also visit the Online Learning website at www.uwsuper.edu/dl.
-
Yes, UW-Superior courses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Each course offered through the Online Learning Program has the same learning outcomes as the traditional classroom course. The courses transfer in the same way as classroom courses.
-
Most Online Learning courses are on a semester basis (e.g., fall semester, spring semester and summer session), with the exception of the Business Administration, Management emphasis major and the graduate Education program. Check the dates of each term by going to the University’s Academic Calendar. Courses must be completed by the end of the term in which they are offered.
-
Students will take exams online. With the exception of Math 102, 230, 231, as these classes will require a Proctored exam.
-
In most online courses, you'll submit your assignments in Learn@UW-Superior or as an attachment to an email, depending on instructor preference. Some instructors may require assignments be submitted through regular mail.
-
Admission and registration procedures, text ordering, etc., can be completed without coming to campus. The majority of coursework can be completed without coming to campus, including all requirements for Individually Designed Majors.
Elementary Education majors pursuing the Early Childhood Minor must take three Saturday seminars which are offered in Superior, and are sometimes available from other universities which may be geographically more convenient.
-
There are eight majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Community Health Promotion, Elementary Education, Exercise Science, Health and Wellness Management, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, and Writing.
-
Yes. View the available graduate programs.
-
Online learners may earn a Bachelor of Science degree (or a Bachelor of Arts degree if language requirement is met). It is the same degree that is conferred to the on-campus student.
Degrees from distance learning programs are widely recognized as equivalent to campus programs, and have been offered for many years – in the case of our program, more than 30 years with more than 1,000 graduates.
-
After you've enrolled for your courses, you can order your books and materials from the University Bookstore.
-
Current tuition and fees for Distance Learning courses are available at www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
-
Most instructors will prefer email for regular communication. Some may indicate a preference for phone communication, or the communication tools within Learn@UW-Superior.
Passwords and User Accounts
-
Go to the UW – Superior Portal login page to reset your password. Below the login boxes, you will see the options titled “Change Password” or “New/Forgot Password”. Follow the steps to create a new password. You will be required to enter personal identification information successfully to create a new password and unlock your account. Please see our UW – Superior Password Instructions page.
-
If you are a student – contact the Registrar's Office
If you are a staff or faculty member – contact the Human Resources Office
In either case, once your records are updated in our system, you will receive an email asking if you want your username changed. Follow the directions in the email.
-
Stop by or call (715-394-8300 ) the Helpdesk to get your password reset.
Registration and Advisement
-
Under policy, you can elect to take up to 15 credits pass-fail. There are courses that are only pass-fail and courses that you cannot take pass-fail. If the course you are choosing is available for pass-fail, you need to submit the Pass-fail Agreement form available online or from the Registrar's Office.
-
All students have at least one academic advisor. Advisors are assigned based on their declared major/minor/degree and the number of credits they have completed. Advisor assignments are found in E-Hive in your Student Center at the bottom of the right column. The first advisor listed is your primary advisor, and the individuals listed after are secondary advisors, minor advisors, Student Support Services advisors, or athletic coaches. Only your primary advisor can lift your advisor hold each term. If you need help accessing this information, you can contact the Center for Academic Advising.
-
- Days 1-5 of the semester: Classes may be added or dropped in E-Hive without instructor's permission
- Days 6-10 of the semester: Classes may be dropped through E-Hive and added with permission from the instructor using either a permission number or an add form
- After Day 10 of the semester: Any dropped course will show up as a "W" on your transcript and you will be charged a $20 drop fee.
-
If you have earned credit for a course at another institution or at UW-Superior and you believe the course could meet a requirement in your major, minor, or a general education requirement, you may request a course substitution. The process for this request is as follows:
- Obtain a course syllabus and/or course description from the institution where you earned the course
- Consult with your advisor and the department chair from the granting department
- If it is agreed that the course can be used in substitution, fill out the Course Substitution/Course-Equivalent Form
- Obtain your advisor's signature and the signature of the department chair for the department that will be granting the substitution
- Submit the form to the Registrar's Office for processing
Your advisor can assist you in completing these steps and answer any questions that you may have about the process.
-
There are eight majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Community Health Promotion, Elementary Education, Exercise Science, Health and Wellness Management, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, and Writing.
-
This depends on when you make the decision not to attend.
Before the First Day of classes:
Online: Log into your E-Hive Account and drop all of the classes you have registered.
In Person: Complete an official "Registration Cancellation" card available in the Registrar's Office, Old Main 139 and the staff will drop the classes for you.
After classes begin but prior to the tenth day of each term (shorter period for summer and J-Term classes):
It is the responsibility of the student to drop the course they are not going to attend. There is now an Administrative Drop Policy in effect; however, it is still the responsibility of the student to drop from his/her class(es). If students do not attend a course and do not drop the course, they will receive a grade of F.
Students withdrawing from all courses after classes begin must complete a "Total Withdrawal Form."
Students may drop classes via E-Hive through the tenth day of classes.
Students can add classes via E-Hive through the fifth day of classes.
From the eleventh day of each term through the 60% day of each term:
Beginning the eleventh day of classes through the 60% day of term students who drop classes will have a W (withdrawal) listed on their transcript for each course withdrawn from.
IMPORTANT: Withdrawal from the University is not official until the completed withdrawal card is on file in the Registrar's Office.
After the 60% day of each term:
Students will be assigned the grade they have earned (usually an F grade).
Students may submit a petition for a late drop; students must present a valid reason as to why they did not drop by the deadline date. There is no guarantee that late drop petitions will be approved.
-
You can update your address through your E-Hive.
-
Name change requests have to be accompanied by some form of documentation like a marriage license, driver's license, etc. The Name Change form is available in the Registrar's Office or online.
-
Grades (unofficial transcripts) are available through your E-Hive.
-
Undergraduate Students must meet with their advisor during the advisement period prior to registering. The advisor must release the Advisor Hold before a student can enroll in classes. Students can register on, or after their scheduled registration appointment time as listed in their E-Hive.
Graduate Students can register from the first day of early registration through the first day of class via their E-Hive. Graduate students may also mail their registration to:
Graduate Studies Office
Swenson Hall 2024
P.O. Box 2000,
Superior, WI 54880-4500
-
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed. It is best to contact the Admissions Office to learn why there is a hold on your account and what you will need to do to remove it.
-
Faculty are required to submit grades by noon seven days after the last day of the course (or last day of final exams).
Student grades will start appearing on your E-Hive about three working days after the last exam.
-
Your study schedule is available on your E-Hive Student Center.
-
- Log into your E-Hive account. The main Academics page will appear.
- On the Academics page will be the link for "my academics"-- click on this link.
- Another page will appear. On this page will be the "Change Graduation term" field.
- Find you graduation term code by clicking into the spyglass -- update and save.
-
Students should allow 24-48 hours for an advisor to respond to any email or phone contact. Receiving a response may take longer at high demand times such as during registration periods. If your advisor has not responded to you within a reasonable time frame and you have not been able to reach them, please contact the Center for Academic Advising and our staff will assist you in connecting with your advisor.
-
Your Advising Report is found in the drop-down bar in the Academics section of your E-Hive. It outlines your major, minor, and general education requirements and shows the options of courses you can take to fulfill each of those areas.
If your major or minor is listed inaccurately in your Advising Report, please contact the Advising Office.
-
If your appointment is to discuss registration, be sure to visit your E-Hive and review your Advising Report ahead of time, and make a “wish list” of courses that you are interested in taking in the next semester. Also, be sure to write down and bring any questions that you have.
During the appointment, be prepared to discuss the following:
- your educational interests and goals
- your educational plan, including course selection
- any academic concerns or questions when appropriate
-
Academic advising is a collaboration between you and your advisor. In order to get the most out of your experience, students are expected to take an active role in the process. This includes:
- Scheduling regular appointments or making regular contacts with their advisor during each semester
- Coming prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion
- Being an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience
- Asking questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern
- Keeping a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals
- Organizing official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed
- Completing all assignments or recommendations from your advisor
- Gathering all relevant decision-making information
- Clarifying personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
- Becoming knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures
- Accepting responsibility for decisions
-
Your academic advisor is your best point of contact to connect you to the many resources that are offered to students at UW-Superior. They are able to help with:
- Goal Setting
- Course Selection
- Policy Clarification
- Resources - both campus and community
- Staying on track
- Major Exploration
- Development
- Input and Feedback
You should always see your advisor ASAP for:
- Course troubles
- Dropping courses or withdrawing
- Changing/declaring a major or minor
While students are required to meet with their academic advisor each semester for registration, your advisor is a resource throughout the entire academic year.
-
Students who do not attend the first class meeting of a course, do not participate in a course related activity in an online course, or do not notify the instructor they will be absent for special reasons, will be dropped from the course.
Students should not assume that a course will be dropped automatically. It is still the students' responsibility to verify official enrollment through transcripts and class schedule.
-
Probation is a warning to you that unless you attain a minimum of a 2.00 GPA in the next term you will be suspended for at least one term. This is even true if your cumulative GPA is over a 2.0.
The policy allows most students two terms before being suspended. So if you have one poor term, a warning is given. This is probation. If a second poor term results, you will be suspended.
If suspended, you cannot enroll in classes with the exception of Summer College.
Students suspended for two or more terms are required to sit-out two or more terms prior to petitioning for reinstatement.
If you believe there are extenuating circumstances related to your suspension status, you may submit a petition request to the Credits and Reinstatement Committee requesting to be immediately reinstated (and therefore not be required to sit out one term).
-
A drop is the process used when you want to "quit" one or more of your courses but still remain a student. This must be done prior to the 11th day of a term. Courses dropped are NOT listed on the transcript.
A withdrawal is from the 11th to the 60% day of each term. Dropped classes are listed on the transcript with a grade of W.
A total withdrawal is done when you want to drop all of your courses for the term. You are then no longer considered an enrolled student. This requires the student to complete and submit a total withdrawal card to the Registrar's office for processing.
Either of these actions have implications for financial aid, health insurance, athletic eligibility, etc.
-
Your instructor is your best first contact if you are having challenges in a course. The instructor's office hours and contact information are listed on the syllabus for the course. You should also contact your advisor as soon as possible – they will be able to connect you to resources that will assist you in getting back on track and being successful in your courses.
-
Class year is determined by the number of credits you have completed successfully:
0 - 27 earned credits = freshman
28 - 55 earned credits = sophomore
56 - 83 earned credits = junior
84+ earned credits = senior
-
In the Undergraduate Catalog, you can find your program and university graduation requirements, course descriptions, and detailed information regarding all University academic policies. This document is your guide to completing your academic requirements. You are responsible for the requirements in your catalog of entry (Note: students in programs requiring licensure may be held to changes based on licensing requirements, and changes in academic policy and procedures apply to all students). Students are able to submit a request to change their catalog to a more recent year if they feel that changes made in a newer catalog are more beneficial to their educational and career goals.
-
The goals of the General Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior are to foster the growth of the following skills and habits of mind:
- Communication: Students demonstrate effective communication skills in writing, speaking, reading and listening.
- Critical Thinking: Students engage in critical thinking based on multiple forms of evidence.
- Creative Expression: Students develop skills in creative expression, including abstract thinking.
- Diversity and Global Citizenship: Students demonstrate empathetic and ethical thinking based on knowledge of the diversity of human experience.
- Interdisciplinary Connections: Students connect knowledge and methods from a variety of disciplines through courses across the general education curriculum.
General education courses are great ways for students to support their chosen major by selecting classes that complement learning and concepts in their chosen discipline; explore potential majors if undeclared; or build skills and knowledge in areas that the student feels will help them to attain career and life goals.
Your academic advisor can assist you in exploring general education course options that fit with your academic goals.
-
Your advisor has set expectations in the advising process. You can expect your advisor to:
- Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
- Encourage and guide you to define and develop realistic goals.
- Provide you with information and strategies for utilizing the available resources and services on campus.
- Assist you in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effect on your life and personal goals.
- Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your goals.
- Be accessible for meeting with you via office hours for advising, telephone, e-mail, or web access.
- Assist you to develop skills in decision-making so that you may assume responsibility for your educational plans and achievements.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Assist you in working closely with your instructors.
-
Change of major, minor, degree, advisor, and catalog year forms can be found on the Center for Academic Advising Forms page. There is also a link to advising forms at the bottom of the right column in your E-Hive Student Center portal. The electronic form must be completed and submitted. Once received by the Center for Academic Advising staff, your request will be processed in 24-48 hours and you will receive an email confirmation of the change. Check your University email regularly until you receive confirmation, as the Center for Academic Advising staff will also email with any questions they may have regarding your request.
-
- Registration and course selection is your personal responsibility. Students earn credit only for those courses in which they are properly registered. Likewise, students must pay for every course for which they register.
- Students are responsible for the applicable information contained in the official campus catalogs.
- Students who do not comply with the payment deadline will have their registration cancelled assuming the student does not plan to attend. This may open full classes for students who are planning to attend.
- New students (freshmen and transfers) are required to submit a $100 down payment before registering for the first time.
-
You must satisfy any holds (service Indicators) for things such as academic fees, loans owed, fines, parking tickets, etc. before you will be permitted to register. Hold are displayed in your E-Hive account
If you choose to register in person, you will need to fill out a "Course Request Form" and bring it to Old Main room 139 for your initial registration.
Maximum Credit Load. You will not be able to register for more credits than allowed in the credit load schedule below:
- 15 credit limit for students enrolled in remedial (courses numbered 0 to 99) courses
- 18 credit limit for Freshmen
- 19 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA <3.0
- 20 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA 3.0 to 3.49
- 22 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA >3.49
- 14 credit limit for all students enrolled in Summer College
- 14 credit limit for students on academic probation
Officially Registered - You are a registered student if you have one or more courses at the close of the registration period. As a registered student, you are responsible for payment of all fees and for grades in these courses, unless you officially drop them or withdraw from the University by the appropriate deadlines.
Course Prerequisites - Check the prerequisites of courses to see if you meet the requirements. If you register for a course and do not have the required prerequisites, you will dropped from the course. Faculty can allow you to enroll in a course without the required prerequisites by giving the student a permission number (to use in E-Hive) or by signing an add form that is brought to the Registrar's Office for processing.
Time Conflicts - If you attempt to register for overlapping courses, you will receive a message about the time conflict. If you are permitted to register for the course with the conflict, you must register through the Registrar's Office.
-
Students are assigned advisors based on their declared major/minor/degree and the number of credits they have completed. Advisor assignments are found in E-Hive in your Student Center at the bottom of the right column. The first advisor listed is your primary advisor, and the individuals listed after are secondary advisors, minor advisors, or athletic coaches. Only your primary advisor can lift your advisor hold each term.
-
Resident credits are those earned in courses taught by UW-Superior instructors. They may be on-campus or on-line courses. Study abroad program in Scotland, cross-registration with UMD and CSS courses are considered resident credits as well.
Students must earn a minimum of 30 resident credits to graduate from UW-Superior.
-
You cannot enroll in classes unless you have been reinstated. There are essentially two ways to be reinstated.
- All students (including those suspended) may enroll in Summer College. If you are able to earn a 2.0 or higher GPA for just summer classes, your suspension status will be removed.
- You can submit a petition requesting reinstatement. If there are circumstances that prevented you from maintaining satisfactory progress, your petition may be approved.
Students are required to sit out one term for the first suspension. If you are reinstated, you are reinstated on probation and will have to achieve a minimum of a 2.00 GPA or you will be suspended again. It is important for you to analyze whether or not you are ready to come back to school. We certainly do not want to set you up for another failure by reinstating you if you are not ready. After a second, or more, suspension students are required to sit out at least one year. -
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed.
ResNet
-
We like to make sure students have what they will need to get themselves through four years of college. Since technology is changing all the time, the networking technology changes as well. Please refer to the Residence Life Packet that talks about the current minimum specifications for your computer. ResNet will try to get any computer working with the network, but we can't guarantee that all computers, both old and new, will work with our network. We will do our best to get every computer to work on our network. ResNet does reserve the right to not work on computers.
-
Yes. We, the ResNet department, currently creates accounts for all non-UWS students so you may connect to the network via your room, or any wireless access point in the Residence Halls. You will use the same username and password that you use for Live@UWS.
-
Laptops, wireless phones, and wireless gaming systems are allowed to use the UWS Wireless Network available in certain locations on campus. Wireless is located ALL residence halls, and in most other buildings on Campus. You will need to have a username and password (either your UWS account, or the ResNet provided account) in order to utilize the wireless network in the residence halls. ResNet can assist any resident hall student with trying to get their wireless device working with the network. UWS uses the standard 802.11n/g. Most devices work just fine on the wireless network, but sometimes we come across a few that we just can't seem to get working. We'll do our best to help.
-
ResNet follows all of the University policies regarding network access. ResNet also has developed other policies that were approved by the RHA board. These policies, and the other University policies, can be found in the "Policies" link on this page.
-
These devices use network technology that is similar to computers. Like any computer in the Residence Life network, those machines would also have to be registered in order for them to work. Registration of these devices will have to take place in the ResNet office after school begins.
You can do one of two things to get your device connected to the network:
1. You can follow the instructions on how to register your own device by following the "Connecting to ResNet" page on the ResNet web page.
or
2.You can bring your system to the ResNet office, and we would be happy to help you get that set up. NOTE: Wii (original Wii's only) owners, wireless is no longer available for your Wii at UWS. You will need to purchase the wired adapter from Nintendo.
-
You will need a Cat5e Ethernet cable to hook up your computer to the residence hall network. A Cat5e cable is NOT the same as a phone cable. A phone line will typically have four wire leads on each end of the plug, and the plug will be a little less than 3/8" wide. A Cat5e Ethernet cable has eight wire leads, and the plug is a little less than ½" wide. These cables can be pretty much purchased anywhere. We do sell a limited quantity of 5' and 10' cables at the beginning of the school year.
-
If you can afford your own computer, you will probably find that it will be a great convenience for you. If you cannot afford your own computer, there are lab machines available in every resident hall. You may be able to borrow a laptop from Information Technologies. Contact IT at 715-394-8300 to reserve a laptop.
-
Please refer to the section labeled "Connecting to ResNet." Also, there will be a short information sheet placed in your room before the school year that will give the first few steps to getting connected.
-
Mostly. If you currently live in the residence halls (you must have your student ID for verification), we will do our best to assist you with your technology questions and requests. We do, however, assist ALL students to get your wireless phone or tablet device (i.e. Blackberry, iPad, etc.) on the network.
-
We are located in Swenson Hall, Room 2100. We are located behind the Helpdesk.
Reverse Transfer
-
Reverse transfer is for students who have transferred from a two-year community college to the University of Wisconsin - Superior before earning their associate’s degree. Credits completed at UW-Superior are transferred back to your community college and used to satisfy the degree requirements for your associate’s degree. This is much like how your credit transferred from your community college to UW-Superior, just in reverse. Your community college will evaluate your UW-Superior work and determine if credits taken at UWS will fulfill requirements for your associate’s degree.
Participating Community Colleges
- Lake Superior College
-
An associate’s degree is an important milestone in your education as well as a valuable credential to have on your resume. Employers value the associate’s degree as evidence of your commitment to expanding your knowledge and achieving your educational goals. The associate’s degree can make a difference in your long-term success in several ways:It can open the door to better job opportunities, even while you’re still working on your bachelor’s degreeIt is the nation’s fastest growing academic credential and employers recognize its value when recruiting and hiring.
If you transferred to the University of Wisconsin - Superior from a community college without completing all the requirements for your associate’s degree it may be possible to complete the credits you need using UW-Superior courses by reverse transferring your UWS credits to your community college.
-
To facilitate this for our students, UW-Superior has signed formal agreements with the participating community college. Through these agreements, we will periodically evaluate your record and if you have met certain requirements ask your permission to send your UWS transcript to your community college, specifically for reverse transfer purposes.
Or, you can fill out this Reverse Transfer Transcript Request form and return it to us.
Then, once your community college reviews your transcript, if you have earned a degree, just have an updated community college transcript sent to UWS.
You can have your community college transcript mailed to this address:
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Attn: Admissions
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
-
We are working with other community colleges to formalize agreements, but until then, there is no reason why reverse transfer can’t be an option for you as well! All you need to do is periodically request that UWS send your transcript back to your community college. In order to facilitate the process, you may wish to contact the office responsible for evaluating credit at your community college (typically the admissions or registrar’s office) and let them know you are sending your transcript back and would like it evaluated for reverse transfer.
-
No. Sending your UW-Superior transcript back to your community college does not guarantee the awarding of your associate’s degree. The courses you take at UW-Superior will be evaluated by your community college and the determination of any degree requirements are the discretion of your community college.
-
Most likely, yes, but you need to contact the community college for information on how to participate. Be sure to let them know that you are taking advantage of reverse transfer.
-
Most community colleges do require this, yes.
Scholarships
-
Scholarship checks must be processed through the Financial Aid office. Please bring the check to the Financial Aid office, Old Main 110, in order to:
- Verify that the student meets all the criteria established by the donor to receive the funds.
- Avoid any possible over-award of the student’s other financial aid.
Software and Resources
-
UW-Superior partners with software publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe and others to offer discounted software to staff and faculty for home use. Visit https://uwsuper.onthehub.com to take advantage of these savings.
-
We encourage use of the G: drive to back up your important files. Any files you place there will have backup copies made nightly as part of the university's data backup system.
Log in to your G: drive using your university credentials.
You will then have access to your files. Please select the User Manual located at the top of the log-in page for detailed information.
-
-
Please see our Conference Room Guidelines and Scheduling Procedures page.
-
Information about computer labs can be found on our Computer Lab Technology page.
-
In order to pay for more printing credits you will have to stop by the Technology Helpdesk in Swenson 2100. Here you can pay cash or check for more printing credits.
-
Each UW-Superior student has 300 megabytes of file storage space on the university network. Your online storage drive appears as the G: drive when you open the "My Computer" icon on Windows PCs in campus labs. You can save your work there, then retrieve it later in any lab. Our backup system ensures that your files will be there when needed.
For Faculty and Staff
Each UW-Superior faculty and staff member has file storage space on the university network. Your online storage drive appears as the G: drive when you open the "My Computer" icon on Windows PCs. You can save your work there, then retrieve it later at any campus computer.
-
The Daily E-Mail Digests are sent at noon with the messages posted to it in the past 24 hours. The digest collects various announcements and bundles them as a single email that includes a table of contents for the recipients to select from.
Students receive the Student Digest and Staff and Faculty receive the Staff Digest.
Student Digest
Who does it reach?
All currently enrolled Students including Graduate and Distance Learning Students.
Who can post messages?
Campus Administrators, Academic Department Chairs and Non-Academic Unit Directors, Program Assistants, Student Government Officials and Student Organization representatives approved by Student Government.
What are the appropriate uses of this communications method?
Information from communication should be pertinent to at least 30% of the potential recipients and should be University Business that is open to the public.
Staff Digest
Who does it reach?
All current Faculty and Staff.
Who can post messages?
All current Faculty and Staff.
What are the appropriate uses of this communications method?
Information from communication should be pertinent to at least 30% of the potential recipients and should be University Business that is open to the public.
-
Receive voice mail, text messages, and emails about critical UW-Superior campus information.
Information of S.A.F.E. Alerts can be found here:https://www.uwsuper.edu/safety/alerts/index.cfm
-
Visit www.uwsuper.edu/survey
Sign in to Qualtrics using your university username and password
You can start building your survey in Qualtrics immediately after login. To activate your survey distribution rights, please contact Institutional Effectiveness after your initial login into the Qualtrics system. You will need either an IRB approval number or indicate that the survey is IRB exempt. Institutional Effectiveness will need the last name or userID associated with the survey to activate distribution rights.
-
Office 365 Education is a collection of services that allows you to collaborate and share your schoolwork. It’s available for free to students, faculty and staff at UW-Superior. The service includes Office Online (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote), and 1TB of OneDrive storage. You can install the full Office applications on up to 5 PCs or Macs for free.
Student Tax Reporting Information - 1098-T
-
Access the Tax Year 2019 Form 1098-T form online.
Please contact the Bursar/Cashier's Office at uwscashier@uwsuper.edu for the Tax Year 2018 Form 1098-T.
Access the Tax Year 2009 through 2017 Form 1098-T online. You will be required to authenticate with a certificate number and other personal information. If you no longer have the certificate number, you will be able to request a new number from the web site. If you need assistance, customer support is available at 877-322-4574 Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm CST.
-
1098-T’s are mailed to the student’s address as maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Registrar's Office. If you did not receive a 1098-T, check your mailing address in E-Hive and make any needed updates.
Access the Tax Year 2019 Form 1098-T form online.
Please contact the Bursar/Cashier's Office at uwscashier@uwsuper.edu for the Tax Year 2018 Form 1098-T.
Access the Tax Year 2009 through 2017 Form 1098-T online. You will be required to authenticate with a certificate number and other personal information. If you no longer have the certificate number, you will be able to request a new number from the web site. If you need assistance, customer support is available at 877-322-4574 Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm CST.
-
This box shows the amount of any tuition and fees reductions in the current calendar year for charges that were billed in a previous calendar year. It also shows reimbursements or refunds of qualified tuition and related expenses made in the current calendar year that relate to payments received that were reported for any prior year after 2002.
-
In January of each year, the University of Wisconsin System provides an IRS Form 1098-T for all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year. The form is mailed at the end of January.
-
Your 1098-T form will be mailed by January 31, to your mailing address.
-
Not necessarily. The University is required to provide the "amounts paid" and "scholarship or grant" figures to help you determine the amount of qualified expenses you can claim on your IRS Form 8863. Per Internal Revenue Code Section 25A, taxpayers may claim an education tax credit only with respect to qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year. You will need to review your payment records to determine the actual qualified expenses paid. Remember that qualified amounts paid by student loans may count as payments eligible for these purposes. Scholarships and grants received may reduce your eligible payment amounts. See IRS Publication 970 for information to determine your qualified expenses paid amount.
-
The IRS instructs institutions to report payments received (Box 1). Prior to the 2018 calendar reporting, the University of Wisconsin reported qualified tuition and related expenses that were billed during the tax year (Box 2). Box 2 is no longer a reporting option.
-
1098-T forms are mailed to the student's mailing address as maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Registrar's Office.
-
Qualified tuition and related expenses refer to tuition and required fees, such as segregated fees and lab fees, a student must pay to be enrolled at or attend an eligible education institution. Tuition waivers and remissions are considered reductions to qualified tuition and expenses. Qualified expenses do not include:
- Amounts paid for any course or education involving sports, games or hobbies unless the course or other education is required as part of the student's degree program or is taken to acquire or improve job skills.
- Charges and fees for room, board, insurance, transportation, personal, living and other family expenses.
- The cost of books and equipment are generally not qualified expenses because eligible educational institutions usually do not require that the cost of the books or equipment be paid to the institution as a condition of the student's enrollment or attendance at the institution.However, some campuses may have a mandatory textbook fee or rental program which may be included as a qualified related expense.
-
The figure in Box 5 - Scholarships or Grants includes scholarships, grants, and if applicable, payments made by a third party under a formal billing arrangement (i.e. outside scholarships, employer provided educational assistance (regardless of taxability), military, etc.) which have been administered by the University of Wisconsin System. If you received other forms of outside scholarships and grants not administered by the University of Wisconsin System, it is your responsibility to adjust the figure accordingly. Third party payments do not include payments made by your parent or other individuals.
-
The single most important information on the form is your Social Security Number. You must submit a written request to change or correct your SSN by mail or in person to the Registrar's Office. You may be required to supply a signed, legible copy of your Social Security card or complete Form W-9S (Request for Student's or Borrower's Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). Form W-9S is the official IRS form used to state your SSN. You need only complete Part I of this form when requesting a 1098-T. Enter your SSN in the spaces marked "Taxpayer identification number."
-
Box 9 will be checked if you were enrolled as a graduate student for at least one academic period during the calendar year. If Box 9 is checked, it alerts the IRS to the fact that the Hope Scholarship Credit is not allowable for the student's qualified expenses because the student is beyond the first two years of post-secondary education and that the Lifetime Learning Credit may be allowable.
-
Yes. Section 6050S of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, requires the University to file information returns to assist taxpayers and the IRS in determining the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses (qualified expenses) for which an education tax credit is allowable under section 25A (Hope and Lifetime Learning education tax credits), as well as other tax benefits for higher education expenses.
-
The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Eligible educational institutions are required to submit the student's name, address, taxpayer's identification number (TIN), enrollment status, amounts pertaining to qualified tuition and related expenses, and scholarships and/or grants, taxable or not. A 1098-T form must also be provided to each applicable student.
-
UW institutions will issue a 1098-T to any student who:
- Is entitled to receive a 1098-T, or
- Requests a 1098-T in advance of the time those forms need to be submitted for IRS processing.
UW institutions will issue a copy of a previously issued 1098-T to any student to whom that 1098-T was previously issued.
-
The University of Wisconsin System does not determine whether your education benefits are being taxed by your employer. As such, scholarships and grants are increased by 100% of any employer provided payments under a formal billing arrangement, and it is up to the student to adjust their qualified tuition and related expenses accordingly based on the taxability of their employer benefits.
-
Box 8 will not be checked if you were not enrolled at a half-time status during an academic period which is either enrolled or billed during the calendar year. The University of Wisconsin System checks this box if you were half-time or more for at least one term beginning during the year. This information is important in determining eligibility for the Hope Credit.
-
This box shows the amount of any scholarship, grant, and if applicable, third party reductions in the current calendar year for aid that was credited in a previous calendar year.
-
No. The address shown on Form 1098-T is irrelevant for IRS income tax filing purposes. However, you should follow your campuses' process for changing your address so that the University has up to date information.
-
Your name is a key element on your tax information. Follow your campuses' process for changing your name so that the University has up to date information.
-
This information may be found on your campus' Student Information Systems on your tuition account or on-line billing statement history. If you are a parent looking for this information for a student, please ask your student to access this information for you.
Superior Challenge Ropes Course
-
We accept cash, check, and Visa/Master Card credit card payments. We can also send an invoice to your business or group. If you'd like to pay the day of your event, we can only accept a check or cash for the exact amount.
-
Our top priority at the Superior Challenge Ropes Course is participant safety. "Spotting" techniques are used in conjunction with each low element. All aspects of the high course have a primary and secondary safety feature to ensure that everyone is safe.
-
The course has a universal design which allows for most participants to participate.
-
The Superior Challenge Ropes Course is designed to benefit individuals of all ages and from all facets of life.
- Non-Profits
- School Districts
- Businesses
- Civic Groups
- Leadership Organizations
- Church Ministry Teams
- Youth Groups
- UW-Superior Student Organizations
- Scouting Groups
- College Students
- Clubs and Organizations
- Sports Clubs and Athletic Teams
- Other organized groups
-
No. We have had groups larger than 300 people participate at the Superior Challenge Ropes Course.
-
It is located in the University of Wisconsin - Superior campus behind Wessman Arena.
2701 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Vehicles can be park in the Wessman Arena parking lot. Facilitators will hand out parking permits for each vehicle upon your arrival.
-
- Snacks and Water
- Sunscreen
- Pack a lunch if you are in a full-day program or if your session occurs during lunch time. We will work a lunch break into your session.
-
- Closed toe shoes are required. Flip flops and sandals are not allowed.
- Make sure you have adequate leg coverage because you will be wearing a harness around your hips and legs. Do not wear short shorts.
- Make sure clothing is appropriate for the weather and allows for comfort and movement.
- Bring an extra jacket or hoodie in case the weather changes.
- Please leave your cell phone, jewelry and valuables in your vehicle or at home.
-
Yes, the minimum group size is 8 participants. Groups smaller than 8 will still be charged for 8 people.
Teaching License
-
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction requires passing Praxis Core or Praxis I® scores for entry into a teacher preparation program, and passing subject area tests (Praxis II® or ACTFL World Language Test) scores for initial licensure. These are in addition to other licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Superior requires these tests for all teacher education candidates as part of official degree requirements.
-
First of all, don't panic! Many students do not pass Praxis™ tests on the first attempt - often, this happens because students underestimate the amount of time and effort needed to be successful. If you don't pass a Praxis™ test, you may retake the specific test you did not pass. Save time and money by preparing well the first time around!
After an unsuccessful Praxis™ attempt, set up a meeting with your Academic Advisor to discuss what went wrong, strategies for success the next time around, and how it might affect your academic progress. Also, reflect on these questions:
- Did I utilize all the resources available to me?
- Did I start preparing far enough in advance?
- Did I take the test before completing related coursework, or too long after finishing related courses?
- Was I well-rested on the day of the test?
- What else might have affected my performance on the test?
Helpful Websites
-
The local testing center for the computer-based tests is in Duluth at Prometric Educational Testing Service.
Address:
2200 London Road, #202
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 724-3199 "> (218) 724-3199 ">(218) 724-3199
In addition to the Duluth area test center, there are dozens of testing centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
If you wish to take the exam at a testing center close to home, you may do so. Testing centers and dates can be looked up on the ETS website.
-
ETS™ Resources
- The company that administers the Praxis Series™ offers free preparation materials for every test. These include test overviews, practice questions, video demonstrations, sample study plans, webinars, and more.
- ETS™ also has materials available for purchase. Before purchasing materials, check whether UW-Superior has the materials available to students for free (such as the Official Praxis Series Guide).
UW-Superior Resources
- Hard copy and electronic Praxis Series™ preparation materials are available via the Jim Dan Hill Library; locate materials by searching for Praxis I and Praxis II in the catalog. A collection of electronic materials, including practice test software, can also be accessed. A good strategy is to start your preparation by taking practice tests so that you can gauge your readiness for the test and create an appropriate study plan.
- The Educational Success Center offers tutoring that can be customized to help students prepare for the Praxis™. The Writing Center can help students prepare for the written portions of the tests.
- The Teacher Education Program and FTA (Future Teachers Association) both offer periodic Praxis™ preparation workshops and events. Check the calendar for upcoming events. Previous workshops have been recorded and made available online here.
Other Resources
- Counseling Services can help students who are experiencing test anxiety.
- IDS 095 - Collegiate Study Skills is a course that helps students develop better study skills.
- Your fellow students! Some students have found success by creating Praxis™ study groups.
-
Passing scores for the Praxis Core or Praxis I (PPST) are required for all UW-Superior teacher education students except those for whom the requirement is waived due to alternate test scores (ACT, SAT or GRE).
Your degree program and the license(s) you plan to seek determine which of the subject area tests you should take. The DPI website lists test requirements for Wisconsin. Please note that depending on your unique combination of majors and minors, multiple tests may be required.
*Please note that this webpage provides information related to the Praxis Series™ tests; world language teacher candidates must take the ACTFL World Language tests. More information can be found on the Language Testing International (LTI) website.
-
- Passing scores for all three Praxis Core or Praxis I® tests (in addition to other requirements) are required for TED Program Admission except in cases where the requirement is waived due to alternate test scores (ACT, SAT or GRE).
- The Praxis Core or I® tests should be taken as early as possible in your academic career. Most students take the Praxis Core or I® tests either right after high school, or after completing WRIT 101, the core math class, and a few general education courses, if it has been awhile since your last course in the subject area.
- Other timing issues to consider are test registration deadlines, the time needed for test scoring, class registration timelines, and time to retake test(s) if needed.
Subject Area Tests (Praxis II® or ACTFL World Language Tests)
- Passing scores for all appropriate subject area test(s) (in addition to other requirements) must be submitted with the Student Teaching Application.
- The subject area examinations test students on content and pedagogical knowledge and skills - therefore, they should be taken after the completion of most coursework, but early enough to meet student teaching application deadlines.
- Other timing issues to consider are test registration deadlines, time needed for test scoring, time to retake test(s) if needed, etc.
-
The Praxis Series™ are tests that are required by teacher education programs and for licensure in Wisconsin and several other states.
- The Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators test consists of three basic skills test in mathematics, reading and writing. This test replaces the Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), which will be discontinued after August 31, 2014.
- Praxis II® Subject Assessments are tests measuring content and teaching knowledge specific to the teaching license you plan to seek.
*Please note that this webpage provides information related to the Praxis Series™ tests; world language teacher candidates must take the ACTFL World Language tests. More information can be found on the Language Testing International (LTI) website.
-
By state law, the Wisconsin Conduct and Competency Review form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. You must show a Notary Public two forms of identification, one with a picture. Please note that notarization is a witness of your signature only, not a witness of the information on the document. Notary Publics are available on the UW-Superior campus in the Office of Reservations and Parking Services.
-
To see whether a Wisconsin license application has been approved by the DPI, go to http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/check-status. Minnesota licenses can be monitored at Minnesota Department of Education.
-
Most applications for teacher licenses require the signature of an approved Certifying Officer. UW-Superior staff verify information, endorse the application, and forward it directly to licensing agencies. Processing typically takes one to two weeks in our office.
-
By state law, some applicants for Wisconsin and other states' teacher licenses must submit approved fingerprint cards. WI cards may be ordered online from the Wisconsin DPI at and MN cards at Minnesota Department of Education. Cards are also available in the Certification Office. States also allow electronic submission of fingerprints, please consult the state website for more information.
-
To be a certified teacher you must complete an approved teacher education program. To be a licensed teacher, you must apply to a state licensing agency for a teacher license.
Technology Helpdesk
-
Technology Services loans media equipment to University of Wisconsin-Superior faculty, staff, and students for university related activities. There are limited quantities of equipment items. All of our equipment is loaned out for up to 3 business days. Please see our Equipment Loan page.
-
The Helpdesk is the place to contact when you have questions about using technology at the university. Our staff can answer questions and provide access to university technology services, from computers to classroom technology to online systems.
-
The Helpdesk is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Break and summer hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
-
We like to make sure students have what they will need to get themselves through four years of college. Since technology is changing all the time, the networking technology changes as well. Please refer to the Residence Life Packet that talks about the current minimum specifications for your computer. ResNet will try to get any computer working with the network, but we can't guarantee that all computers, both old and new, will work with our network. We will do our best to get every computer to work on our network. ResNet does reserve the right to not work on computers.
-
Yes. We, the ResNet department, currently creates accounts for all non-UWS students so you may connect to the network via your room, or any wireless access point in the Residence Halls. You will use the same username and password that you use for Live@UWS.
-
If you can afford your own computer, you will probably find that it will be a great convenience for you. If you cannot afford your own computer, there are lab machines available in every resident hall. You may be able to borrow a laptop from Information Technologies. Contact IT at 715-394-8300 to reserve a laptop.
Transcripts
-
Current students or E-Hive Log-in Privileges can log into the My E-Hive Student Center - from the Other Academic dropdown menu, select Transcript: Request Official.
Alumni and former students can go to the Credentials Inc. Secure site.
Questions regarding transcripts can get directed to Credentials Inc. at 847-716-3005 .
If you have questions regarding whether or not we have received your transcripts, contact the Admissions Office.
Tuition and Bills
-
Direct Loans may be serviced by several different service centers. It is the goal of the Department of Education that all of your Direct Loans will have the same servicer. To find out who is servicing your loan(s), please log onto the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and view the individual loan(s). Each will list the servicer with their customer service contact information. Customer Service Centers include Direct Loan Servicing, Great Lakes, Nelnet, Fedloan (PHEAA), Sallie Mae, CornerStone, HESC/Edfinancial, Granie State - GSMR, and OSLA Servicing.
-
If you add or drop a class in which you've established attendance and your financial aid has already disbursed, it will not be adjusted up or down. However, your progress (credits attempted vs. credits earned) is monitored, and dropping classes after the census date of the course may have an effect on your eligibility for future financial aid, as explained in the Satisfactory Progress Policy. If you withdraw from school or are administratively dropped (university drops you from a class based on non-attendance the first day of class), you may be required to pay back some or all of your financial aid, according to our Refund Policy.
-
Please see the Bursar/Cashier's Office Summer Tution and Fee Schedules.
-
Office Hours are 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
-
Please see the Bursar's Tuition and Fee Schedule.
-
A class drop fee of $20 will be assessed for each transaction (independent of number of credits) processed after the 10th day of the semester.
-
The term segregated fees or activity fees describes charges in addition to tuition that are assessed to all students for services, programs, and facilities that support the primary mission of the University.
-
To see how much you are receiving in student loans for this academic year, you may check your financial aid award on your student center in E-Hive.
You may also see the total you have taken in federal loans.
-
You can file your FAFSA online any time after October 1 for the following academic year. For 2019-2020 UW-Superior has a priority deadline of January 15. This means your FAFSA and all required documents must be complete in our office by that date to receive the best award package available. Students will need to use 2017 tax and income information for the 2019-2020 FAFSA. You can file your FAFSA at any time during the academic year and still receive aid for fall/spring term, however, your file must be complete with us no later than one week prior to the end of the last semester attended. You must file a new FAFSA for every academic year.
-
You may make corrections in one of two ways. You may make your corrections on the FAFSA website, you will need your FSA ID to access your record. Or you may instead make your corrections on the paper Student Aid Report (SAR), sign it, and mail it in as directed, or bring it to our office for submission. If you have any specific questions about the FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800/4-FED-AID (800/433-3243) / TTY: 800/730-8913 or 319/337-5665.
-
Consolidation Loans allow you to combine your federal student loans into a single loan with one monthly payment. Most federal education loans are eligible for consolidation. The interest rate will be fixed and length of repayment is contingent on your choice of repayment option. Consolidation loans may have advantages and/or disadvantages for you.
-
You can see if your financial aid has applied to your student account by viewing your bill on your Student Center. If your aid is in place, but did not disburse, it is likely due to one of the following reasons:
- Your credits (enrollment status) do not match what is listed on your award letter. You need to either get enrolled in the proper amount of credits or have us revise your aid.
- You have not completed your Master Promissory Note for your direct loan. You can do this online at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
- You have not completed your loan entrance counseling for your direct loan. You can do this online at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
-
There is a chance that students who file a FAFSA are selected by the Department of Education for verification. This selection is partially random, but there are certain inconsistent answers that will also trigger verification. The school you attend may also select additional students for verification, based on their own criteria. It does not mean that you answered anything wrong. If corrections are necessary, they will be sent by the school and once verification is complete, your financial aid will continue to be processed.
-
Aid disburses the week before your first class begins each semester and at least once a week thereafter. Disbursed aid is applied to your student account. Any remaining balance must be paid by the student. Excess funds are issued to the student via a refund. View additional information about refunds, or contact the Bursars/Cashier's Office.
-
This is because of reciprocity - which enables Minnesota residents attending UW-Superior to pay the same tuition rate they would pay at a similar state institution in Minnesota. It is the student's responsibility to apply for reciprocity. Reciprocity is not automatic. The state of Minnesota grants reciprocity on the basis of the application provided by the student. Students must apply online at www.ohe.state.mn.us. Those who do not apply, apply late and/or not approved will be required to pay non-resident rates.
-
All students who have attained 84 credits or more will be assessed a senior processing fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of the diploma and expenses of the commencement ceremony. All students must pay the fee whether or not they participate in the ceremony.
-
- Registration and course selection is your personal responsibility. Students earn credit only for those courses in which they are properly registered. Likewise, students must pay for every course for which they register.
- Students are responsible for the applicable information contained in the official campus catalogs.
- Students who do not comply with the payment deadline will have their registration cancelled assuming the student does not plan to attend. This may open full classes for students who are planning to attend.
- New students (freshmen and transfers) are required to submit a $100 down payment before registering for the first time.
-
Visit our Fees page.
-
Changes in family size, number in college, and family or student income are usually the cause of changes in aid from year to year. Specific reasons for aid changes can be provided through consultation with a financial aid counselor, who will review your file to compare the yearly income and demographic information.
-
Scholarship checks must be processed through the Financial Aid office. Please bring the check to the Financial Aid office, Old Main 110, in order to:
- Verify that the student meets all the criteria established by the donor to receive the funds.
- Avoid any possible over-award of the student’s other financial aid.
-
Current tuition and fees for Distance Learning courses are available at www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
-
Segregated fee funding is designed to provide funds for recreational, cultural and leisure activities and groups that are not funded through other state appropriations. Segregated fees are not designed to be user fees, but are intended to contribute to the richness of the university community.
-
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed.
Writing Center
-
Any UW-Superior undergraduate or graduate student (campus or online learning) can use the services of the Writing Center for any piece of writing they are doing for any class or for their internships and on-campus jobs. We also see students about writing that is not assigned in classes—for instance, resumes. Faculty and staff can also schedule individual writing consultations with the Writing Center director or associate director. For more information, contact Yvonne Rutford, Director of the Writing Center.
-
Because our mission is to support students as they become better writers, our consultants do not proofread and correct student papers but, rather, help your students learn strategies to better proofread their own papers. Our consultants do not take over authorship of the students’ work; instead, they hold conversations with students about the written work and offer suggestions, while leaving authorship in the students’ hands. Further, our consultants do not discuss with students any personal comments about the writing assignments or grading of student work; that is strictly between instructor and student.
-
The Writing Center consultants are UW-Superior undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines. Each consultant must demonstrate excellent writing skill and “people skills” prior to being hired and then must complete a comprehensive training process.
-
Make appointments at http://www.uwsuper.edu/writingcenter, by phone at (715) 394-8095 , or in person at our Swenson 1030 location. Walk-in appointments for in-person consultations are welcome if a consultant is available.
In fall and spring, you can meet with our consultants in person or online during our operating hours:
In our Swenson 1030 location
Mon. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Additional online-only hours:
Sun. 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
In the summer, online-only consultations are offered M-Th evenings.
-
Simply ask the consultant for “instructor notification” of the consultation and provide us with your instructor’s campus e-mail address. Your instructor will then receive an e-mail letting her or him know you completed a Writing Center consultation.
-
If you are coming in regard to a specific writing assignment, bring the assignment sheet/instructions and a draft, if you have one. You can use Writing Center services at any stage in your writing process, but regardless of the stage, it is helpful for our consultants to know the overall assignment requirements. If you aren’t coming because of a specific assignment, a writing sample will help you and the consultant start exploring how to enhance your writing skills. Please print your piece before you arrive and bring it with you (for an in-person consultation), or have it on hand and ready to paste onto the online whiteboard (for an online consultation).
-
At the start of your consultation, the consultant will work with you to establish an agenda. This helps keep the consultation focused on your needs, whether that be topic ideas, thesis statements, organization, research and citation, or other needs.
The consultant then chats with you about your writing to help you engage with the assignment (if you have come because of a particular assignment) and meet its requirements by using critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies.
Face-to-face consultations typically last 30 minutes (though 60-minute sessions are also available); online sessions typically require 45-60 minutes.
-
The UW-Superior Writing Center, located in Swenson 1030, exists to support all UW-Superior students (both on-campus and distance-learning) in their work to become better writers.
Our mission is to engage students in conversations at any stage of their writing process to support them in becoming more thoughtful and engaged learners and writers. To that end, we offer in-person and online one-to-one peer writing consultations with students.
If you enter the Discussions area in your course but don’t see any Forums or Topics, that means your instructor needs to create a Topic and/or Forum for you to post a message in. Your instructor may have used a date restriction so you won't see the Forum or Topic until the date has been reached. You might want to contact your instructor on this to make sure the Topic has been created for you.
All degree seeking students who meet the general eligibility requirements may apply for financial aid.
Our top 10 rated online degree programs give you the flexibility you need to balance work and family life with degree completion. For further information, contact the Online Learning Program at 715-394-8487 or dlc@uwsuper.edu. You can also visit the Online Learning website at www.uwsuper.edu/dl.
Yes, UW-Superior courses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Each course offered through the Online Learning Program has the same learning outcomes as the traditional classroom course. The courses transfer in the same way as classroom courses.
Most Online Learning courses are on a semester basis (e.g., fall semester, spring semester and summer session), with the exception of the Business Administration, Management emphasis major and the graduate Education program. Check the dates of each term by going to the University’s Academic Calendar. Courses must be completed by the end of the term in which they are offered.
Students will take exams online. With the exception of Math 102, 230, 231, as these classes will require a Proctored exam.
In most online courses, you'll submit your assignments in Learn@UW-Superior or as an attachment to an email, depending on instructor preference. Some instructors may require assignments be submitted through regular mail.
Admission and registration procedures, text ordering, etc., can be completed without coming to campus. The majority of coursework can be completed without coming to campus, including all requirements for Individually Designed Majors.
Elementary Education majors pursuing the Early Childhood Minor must take three Saturday seminars which are offered in Superior, and are sometimes available from other universities which may be geographically more convenient.
There are eight majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Community Health Promotion, Elementary Education, Exercise Science, Health and Wellness Management, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, and Writing.
Yes. View the available graduate programs.
Online learners may earn a Bachelor of Science degree (or a Bachelor of Arts degree if language requirement is met). It is the same degree that is conferred to the on-campus student.
Degrees from distance learning programs are widely recognized as equivalent to campus programs, and have been offered for many years – in the case of our program, more than 30 years with more than 1,000 graduates.
After you've enrolled for your courses, you can order your books and materials from the University Bookstore.
Current tuition and fees for Distance Learning courses are available at www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
Most instructors will prefer email for regular communication. Some may indicate a preference for phone communication, or the communication tools within Learn@UW-Superior.
Go to the UW – Superior Portal login page to reset your password. Below the login boxes, you will see the options titled “Change Password” or “New/Forgot Password”. Follow the steps to create a new password. You will be required to enter personal identification information successfully to create a new password and unlock your account. Please see our UW – Superior Password Instructions page.
If you are a student – contact the Registrar's Office
If you are a staff or faculty member – contact the Human Resources Office
In either case, once your records are updated in our system, you will receive an email asking if you want your username changed. Follow the directions in the email.
Stop by or call (
Under policy, you can elect to take up to 15 credits pass-fail. There are courses that are only pass-fail and courses that you cannot take pass-fail. If the course you are choosing is available for pass-fail, you need to submit the Pass-fail Agreement form available online or from the Registrar's Office.
All students have at least one academic advisor. Advisors are assigned based on their declared major/minor/degree and the number of credits they have completed. Advisor assignments are found in E-Hive in your Student Center at the bottom of the right column. The first advisor listed is your primary advisor, and the individuals listed after are secondary advisors, minor advisors, Student Support Services advisors, or athletic coaches. Only your primary advisor can lift your advisor hold each term. If you need help accessing this information, you can contact the Center for Academic Advising.
- Days 1-5 of the semester: Classes may be added or dropped in E-Hive without instructor's permission
- Days 6-10 of the semester: Classes may be dropped through E-Hive and added with permission from the instructor using either a permission number or an add form
- After Day 10 of the semester: Any dropped course will show up as a "W" on your transcript and you will be charged a $20 drop fee.
If you have earned credit for a course at another institution or at UW-Superior and you believe the course could meet a requirement in your major, minor, or a general education requirement, you may request a course substitution. The process for this request is as follows:
- Obtain a course syllabus and/or course description from the institution where you earned the course
- Consult with your advisor and the department chair from the granting department
- If it is agreed that the course can be used in substitution, fill out the Course Substitution/Course-Equivalent Form
- Obtain your advisor's signature and the signature of the department chair for the department that will be granting the substitution
- Submit the form to the Registrar's Office for processing
Your advisor can assist you in completing these steps and answer any questions that you may have about the process.
There are eight majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Community Health Promotion, Elementary Education, Exercise Science, Health and Wellness Management, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, and Writing.
This depends on when you make the decision not to attend.
Before the First Day of classes:
Online: Log into your E-Hive Account and drop all of the classes you have registered.
In Person: Complete an official "Registration Cancellation" card available in the Registrar's Office, Old Main 139 and the staff will drop the classes for you.
After classes begin but prior to the tenth day of each term (shorter period for summer and J-Term classes):
It is the responsibility of the student to drop the course they are not going to attend. There is now an Administrative Drop Policy in effect; however, it is still the responsibility of the student to drop from his/her class(es). If students do not attend a course and do not drop the course, they will receive a grade of F.
Students withdrawing from all courses after classes begin must complete a "Total Withdrawal Form."
Students may drop classes via E-Hive through the tenth day of classes.
Students can add classes via E-Hive through the fifth day of classes.
From the eleventh day of each term through the 60% day of each term:
Beginning the eleventh day of classes through the 60% day of term students who drop classes will have a W (withdrawal) listed on their transcript for each course withdrawn from.
IMPORTANT: Withdrawal from the University is not official until the completed withdrawal card is on file in the Registrar's Office.
After the 60% day of each term:
Students will be assigned the grade they have earned (usually an F grade).
Students may submit a petition for a late drop; students must present a valid reason as to why they did not drop by the deadline date. There is no guarantee that late drop petitions will be approved.
You can update your address through your E-Hive.
Name change requests have to be accompanied by some form of documentation like a marriage license, driver's license, etc. The Name Change form is available in the Registrar's Office or online.
Grades (unofficial transcripts) are available through your E-Hive.
Undergraduate Students must meet with their advisor during the advisement period prior to registering. The advisor must release the Advisor Hold before a student can enroll in classes. Students can register on, or after their scheduled registration appointment time as listed in their E-Hive.
Graduate Students can register from the first day of early registration through the first day of class via their E-Hive. Graduate students may also mail their registration to:
Graduate Studies Office
Swenson Hall 2024
P.O. Box 2000,
Superior, WI 54880-4500
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed. It is best to contact the Admissions Office to learn why there is a hold on your account and what you will need to do to remove it.
Faculty are required to submit grades by noon seven days after the last day of the course (or last day of final exams).
Student grades will start appearing on your E-Hive about three working days after the last exam.
Your study schedule is available on your E-Hive Student Center.
- Log into your E-Hive account. The main Academics page will appear.
- On the Academics page will be the link for "my academics"-- click on this link.
- Another page will appear. On this page will be the "Change Graduation term" field.
- Find you graduation term code by clicking into the spyglass -- update and save.
Students should allow 24-48 hours for an advisor to respond to any email or phone contact. Receiving a response may take longer at high demand times such as during registration periods. If your advisor has not responded to you within a reasonable time frame and you have not been able to reach them, please contact the Center for Academic Advising and our staff will assist you in connecting with your advisor.
Your Advising Report is found in the drop-down bar in the Academics section of your E-Hive. It outlines your major, minor, and general education requirements and shows the options of courses you can take to fulfill each of those areas.
If your major or minor is listed inaccurately in your Advising Report, please contact the Advising Office.
If your appointment is to discuss registration, be sure to visit your E-Hive and review your Advising Report ahead of time, and make a “wish list” of courses that you are interested in taking in the next semester. Also, be sure to write down and bring any questions that you have.
During the appointment, be prepared to discuss the following:
- your educational interests and goals
- your educational plan, including course selection
- any academic concerns or questions when appropriate
Academic advising is a collaboration between you and your advisor. In order to get the most out of your experience, students are expected to take an active role in the process. This includes:
- Scheduling regular appointments or making regular contacts with their advisor during each semester
- Coming prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion
- Being an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience
- Asking questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern
- Keeping a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals
- Organizing official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed
- Completing all assignments or recommendations from your advisor
- Gathering all relevant decision-making information
- Clarifying personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
- Becoming knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures
- Accepting responsibility for decisions
Your academic advisor is your best point of contact to connect you to the many resources that are offered to students at UW-Superior. They are able to help with:
- Goal Setting
- Course Selection
- Policy Clarification
- Resources - both campus and community
- Staying on track
- Major Exploration
- Development
- Input and Feedback
You should always see your advisor ASAP for:
- Course troubles
- Dropping courses or withdrawing
- Changing/declaring a major or minor
While students are required to meet with their academic advisor each semester for registration, your advisor is a resource throughout the entire academic year.
Students who do not attend the first class meeting of a course, do not participate in a course related activity in an online course, or do not notify the instructor they will be absent for special reasons, will be dropped from the course.
Students should not assume that a course will be dropped automatically. It is still the students' responsibility to verify official enrollment through transcripts and class schedule.
Probation is a warning to you that unless you attain a minimum of a 2.00 GPA in the next term you will be suspended for at least one term. This is even true if your cumulative GPA is over a 2.0.
The policy allows most students two terms before being suspended. So if you have one poor term, a warning is given. This is probation. If a second poor term results, you will be suspended.
If suspended, you cannot enroll in classes with the exception of Summer College.
Students suspended for two or more terms are required to sit-out two or more terms prior to petitioning for reinstatement.
If you believe there are extenuating circumstances related to your suspension status, you may submit a petition request to the Credits and Reinstatement Committee requesting to be immediately reinstated (and therefore not be required to sit out one term).
A drop is the process used when you want to "quit" one or more of your courses but still remain a student. This must be done prior to the 11th day of a term. Courses dropped are NOT listed on the transcript.
A withdrawal is from the 11th to the 60% day of each term. Dropped classes are listed on the transcript with a grade of W.
A total withdrawal is done when you want to drop all of your courses for the term. You are then no longer considered an enrolled student. This requires the student to complete and submit a total withdrawal card to the Registrar's office for processing.
Either of these actions have implications for financial aid, health insurance, athletic eligibility, etc.
Your instructor is your best first contact if you are having challenges in a course. The instructor's office hours and contact information are listed on the syllabus for the course. You should also contact your advisor as soon as possible – they will be able to connect you to resources that will assist you in getting back on track and being successful in your courses.
Class year is determined by the number of credits you have completed successfully:
0 - 27 earned credits = freshman
28 - 55 earned credits = sophomore
56 - 83 earned credits = junior
84+ earned credits = senior
In the Undergraduate Catalog, you can find your program and university graduation requirements, course descriptions, and detailed information regarding all University academic policies. This document is your guide to completing your academic requirements. You are responsible for the requirements in your catalog of entry (Note: students in programs requiring licensure may be held to changes based on licensing requirements, and changes in academic policy and procedures apply to all students). Students are able to submit a request to change their catalog to a more recent year if they feel that changes made in a newer catalog are more beneficial to their educational and career goals.
The goals of the General Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior are to foster the growth of the following skills and habits of mind:
- Communication: Students demonstrate effective communication skills in writing, speaking, reading and listening.
- Critical Thinking: Students engage in critical thinking based on multiple forms of evidence.
- Creative Expression: Students develop skills in creative expression, including abstract thinking.
- Diversity and Global Citizenship: Students demonstrate empathetic and ethical thinking based on knowledge of the diversity of human experience.
- Interdisciplinary Connections: Students connect knowledge and methods from a variety of disciplines through courses across the general education curriculum.
General education courses are great ways for students to support their chosen major by selecting classes that complement learning and concepts in their chosen discipline; explore potential majors if undeclared; or build skills and knowledge in areas that the student feels will help them to attain career and life goals.
Your academic advisor can assist you in exploring general education course options that fit with your academic goals.
Your advisor has set expectations in the advising process. You can expect your advisor to:
- Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university policies and procedures.
- Encourage and guide you to define and develop realistic goals.
- Provide you with information and strategies for utilizing the available resources and services on campus.
- Assist you in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effect on your life and personal goals.
- Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your goals.
- Be accessible for meeting with you via office hours for advising, telephone, e-mail, or web access.
- Assist you to develop skills in decision-making so that you may assume responsibility for your educational plans and achievements.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Assist you in working closely with your instructors.
Change of major, minor, degree, advisor, and catalog year forms can be found on the Center for Academic Advising Forms page. There is also a link to advising forms at the bottom of the right column in your E-Hive Student Center portal. The electronic form must be completed and submitted. Once received by the Center for Academic Advising staff, your request will be processed in 24-48 hours and you will receive an email confirmation of the change. Check your University email regularly until you receive confirmation, as the Center for Academic Advising staff will also email with any questions they may have regarding your request.
- Registration and course selection is your personal responsibility. Students earn credit only for those courses in which they are properly registered. Likewise, students must pay for every course for which they register.
- Students are responsible for the applicable information contained in the official campus catalogs.
- Students who do not comply with the payment deadline will have their registration cancelled assuming the student does not plan to attend. This may open full classes for students who are planning to attend.
- New students (freshmen and transfers) are required to submit a $100 down payment before registering for the first time.
You must satisfy any holds (service Indicators) for things such as academic fees, loans owed, fines, parking tickets, etc. before you will be permitted to register. Hold are displayed in your E-Hive account
If you choose to register in person, you will need to fill out a "Course Request Form" and bring it to Old Main room 139 for your initial registration.
Maximum Credit Load. You will not be able to register for more credits than allowed in the credit load schedule below:
- 15 credit limit for students enrolled in remedial (courses numbered 0 to 99) courses
- 18 credit limit for Freshmen
- 19 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA <3.0
- 20 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA 3.0 to 3.49
- 22 credit limit for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors with GPA >3.49
- 14 credit limit for all students enrolled in Summer College
- 14 credit limit for students on academic probation
Officially Registered - You are a registered student if you have one or more courses at the close of the registration period. As a registered student, you are responsible for payment of all fees and for grades in these courses, unless you officially drop them or withdraw from the University by the appropriate deadlines.
Course Prerequisites - Check the prerequisites of courses to see if you meet the requirements. If you register for a course and do not have the required prerequisites, you will dropped from the course. Faculty can allow you to enroll in a course without the required prerequisites by giving the student a permission number (to use in E-Hive) or by signing an add form that is brought to the Registrar's Office for processing.
Time Conflicts - If you attempt to register for overlapping courses, you will receive a message about the time conflict. If you are permitted to register for the course with the conflict, you must register through the Registrar's Office.
Students are assigned advisors based on their declared major/minor/degree and the number of credits they have completed. Advisor assignments are found in E-Hive in your Student Center at the bottom of the right column. The first advisor listed is your primary advisor, and the individuals listed after are secondary advisors, minor advisors, or athletic coaches. Only your primary advisor can lift your advisor hold each term.
Resident credits are those earned in courses taught by UW-Superior instructors. They may be on-campus or on-line courses. Study abroad program in Scotland, cross-registration with UMD and CSS courses are considered resident credits as well.
Students must earn a minimum of 30 resident credits to graduate from UW-Superior.
You cannot enroll in classes unless you have been reinstated. There are essentially two ways to be reinstated.
- All students (including those suspended) may enroll in Summer College. If you are able to earn a 2.0 or higher GPA for just summer classes, your suspension status will be removed.
- You can submit a petition requesting reinstatement. If there are circumstances that prevented you from maintaining satisfactory progress, your petition may be approved.
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed.
We like to make sure students have what they will need to get themselves through four years of college. Since technology is changing all the time, the networking technology changes as well. Please refer to the Residence Life Packet that talks about the current minimum specifications for your computer. ResNet will try to get any computer working with the network, but we can't guarantee that all computers, both old and new, will work with our network. We will do our best to get every computer to work on our network. ResNet does reserve the right to not work on computers.
Yes. We, the ResNet department, currently creates accounts for all non-UWS students so you may connect to the network via your room, or any wireless access point in the Residence Halls. You will use the same username and password that you use for Live@UWS.
Laptops, wireless phones, and wireless gaming systems are allowed to use the UWS Wireless Network available in certain locations on campus. Wireless is located ALL residence halls, and in most other buildings on Campus. You will need to have a username and password (either your UWS account, or the ResNet provided account) in order to utilize the wireless network in the residence halls. ResNet can assist any resident hall student with trying to get their wireless device working with the network. UWS uses the standard 802.11n/g. Most devices work just fine on the wireless network, but sometimes we come across a few that we just can't seem to get working. We'll do our best to help.
ResNet follows all of the University policies regarding network access. ResNet also has developed other policies that were approved by the RHA board. These policies, and the other University policies, can be found in the "Policies" link on this page.
These devices use network technology that is similar to computers. Like any computer in the Residence Life network, those machines would also have to be registered in order for them to work. Registration of these devices will have to take place in the ResNet office after school begins.
You can do one of two things to get your device connected to the network:
1. You can follow the instructions on how to register your own device by following the "Connecting to ResNet" page on the ResNet web page.
or
2.You can bring your system to the ResNet office, and we would be happy to help you get that set up. NOTE: Wii (original Wii's only) owners, wireless is no longer available for your Wii at UWS. You will need to purchase the wired adapter from Nintendo.
You will need a Cat5e Ethernet cable to hook up your computer to the residence hall network. A Cat5e cable is NOT the same as a phone cable. A phone line will typically have four wire leads on each end of the plug, and the plug will be a little less than 3/8" wide. A Cat5e Ethernet cable has eight wire leads, and the plug is a little less than ½" wide. These cables can be pretty much purchased anywhere. We do sell a limited quantity of 5' and 10' cables at the beginning of the school year.
If you can afford your own computer, you will probably find that it will be a great convenience for you. If you cannot afford your own computer, there are lab machines available in every resident hall. You may be able to borrow a laptop from Information Technologies. Contact IT at 715-394-8300 to reserve a laptop.
Please refer to the section labeled "Connecting to ResNet." Also, there will be a short information sheet placed in your room before the school year that will give the first few steps to getting connected.
Mostly. If you currently live in the residence halls (you must have your student ID for verification), we will do our best to assist you with your technology questions and requests. We do, however, assist ALL students to get your wireless phone or tablet device (i.e. Blackberry, iPad, etc.) on the network.
We are located in Swenson Hall, Room 2100. We are located behind the Helpdesk.
Reverse transfer is for students who have transferred from a two-year community college to the University of Wisconsin - Superior before earning their associate’s degree. Credits completed at UW-Superior are transferred back to your community college and used to satisfy the degree requirements for your associate’s degree. This is much like how your credit transferred from your community college to UW-Superior, just in reverse. Your community college will evaluate your UW-Superior work and determine if credits taken at UWS will fulfill requirements for your associate’s degree.
Participating Community Colleges
- Lake Superior College
An associate’s degree is an important milestone in your education as well as a valuable credential to have on your resume. Employers value the associate’s degree as evidence of your commitment to expanding your knowledge and achieving your educational goals. The associate’s degree can make a difference in your long-term success in several ways:It can open the door to better job opportunities, even while you’re still working on your bachelor’s degreeIt is the nation’s fastest growing academic credential and employers recognize its value when recruiting and hiring.
If you transferred to the University of Wisconsin - Superior from a community college without completing all the requirements for your associate’s degree it may be possible to complete the credits you need using UW-Superior courses by reverse transferring your UWS credits to your community college.
To facilitate this for our students, UW-Superior has signed formal agreements with the participating community college. Through these agreements, we will periodically evaluate your record and if you have met certain requirements ask your permission to send your UWS transcript to your community college, specifically for reverse transfer purposes.
Or, you can fill out this Reverse Transfer Transcript Request form and return it to us.
Then, once your community college reviews your transcript, if you have earned a degree, just have an updated community college transcript sent to UWS.
You can have your community college transcript mailed to this address:
University of Wisconsin – Superior
Attn: Admissions
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
We are working with other community colleges to formalize agreements, but until then, there is no reason why reverse transfer can’t be an option for you as well! All you need to do is periodically request that UWS send your transcript back to your community college. In order to facilitate the process, you may wish to contact the office responsible for evaluating credit at your community college (typically the admissions or registrar’s office) and let them know you are sending your transcript back and would like it evaluated for reverse transfer.
No. Sending your UW-Superior transcript back to your community college does not guarantee the awarding of your associate’s degree. The courses you take at UW-Superior will be evaluated by your community college and the determination of any degree requirements are the discretion of your community college.
Most likely, yes, but you need to contact the community college for information on how to participate. Be sure to let them know that you are taking advantage of reverse transfer.
Most community colleges do require this, yes.
Scholarship checks must be processed through the Financial Aid office. Please bring the check to the Financial Aid office, Old Main 110, in order to:
- Verify that the student meets all the criteria established by the donor to receive the funds.
- Avoid any possible over-award of the student’s other financial aid.
UW-Superior partners with software publishers such as Microsoft, Adobe and others to offer discounted software to staff and faculty for home use. Visit https://uwsuper.onthehub.com to take advantage of these savings.
We encourage use of the G: drive to back up your important files. Any files you place there will have backup copies made nightly as part of the university's data backup system.
Log in to your G: drive using your university credentials.
You will then have access to your files. Please select the User Manual located at the top of the log-in page for detailed information.
Please see our Conference Room Guidelines and Scheduling Procedures page.
Information about computer labs can be found on our Computer Lab Technology page.
In order to pay for more printing credits you will have to stop by the Technology Helpdesk in Swenson 2100. Here you can pay cash or check for more printing credits.
Each UW-Superior student has 300 megabytes of file storage space on the university network. Your online storage drive appears as the G: drive when you open the "My Computer" icon on Windows PCs in campus labs. You can save your work there, then retrieve it later in any lab. Our backup system ensures that your files will be there when needed.
For Faculty and Staff
Each UW-Superior faculty and staff member has file storage space on the university network. Your online storage drive appears as the G: drive when you open the "My Computer" icon on Windows PCs. You can save your work there, then retrieve it later at any campus computer.
The Daily E-Mail Digests are sent at noon with the messages posted to it in the past 24 hours. The digest collects various announcements and bundles them as a single email that includes a table of contents for the recipients to select from.
Students receive the Student Digest and Staff and Faculty receive the Staff Digest.
Student Digest
Who does it reach?
All currently enrolled Students including Graduate and Distance Learning Students.
Who can post messages?
Campus Administrators, Academic Department Chairs and Non-Academic Unit Directors, Program Assistants, Student Government Officials and Student Organization representatives approved by Student Government.
What are the appropriate uses of this communications method?
Information from communication should be pertinent to at least 30% of the potential recipients and should be University Business that is open to the public.
Staff Digest
Who does it reach?
All current Faculty and Staff.
Who can post messages?
All current Faculty and Staff.
What are the appropriate uses of this communications method?
Information from communication should be pertinent to at least 30% of the potential recipients and should be University Business that is open to the public.
Receive voice mail, text messages, and emails about critical UW-Superior campus information.
Information of S.A.F.E. Alerts can be found here:https://www.uwsuper.edu/safety/alerts/index.cfm
Visit www.uwsuper.edu/survey
Sign in to Qualtrics using your university username and password
You can start building your survey in Qualtrics immediately after login. To activate your survey distribution rights, please contact Institutional Effectiveness after your initial login into the Qualtrics system. You will need either an IRB approval number or indicate that the survey is IRB exempt. Institutional Effectiveness will need the last name or userID associated with the survey to activate distribution rights.
Office 365 Education is a collection of services that allows you to collaborate and share your schoolwork. It’s available for free to students, faculty and staff at UW-Superior. The service includes Office Online (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote), and 1TB of OneDrive storage. You can install the full Office applications on up to 5 PCs or Macs for free.
Access the Tax Year 2019 Form 1098-T form online.
Please contact the Bursar/Cashier's Office at uwscashier@uwsuper.edu for the Tax Year 2018 Form 1098-T.
Access the Tax Year 2009 through 2017 Form 1098-T online. You will be required to authenticate with a certificate number and other personal information. If you no longer have the certificate number, you will be able to request a new number from the web site. If you need assistance, customer support is available at 877-322-4574 Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm CST.
1098-T’s are mailed to the student’s address as maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Registrar's Office. If you did not receive a 1098-T, check your mailing address in E-Hive and make any needed updates.
Access the Tax Year 2019 Form 1098-T form online.
Please contact the Bursar/Cashier's Office at uwscashier@uwsuper.edu for the Tax Year 2018 Form 1098-T.
Access the Tax Year 2009 through 2017 Form 1098-T online. You will be required to authenticate with a certificate number and other personal information. If you no longer have the certificate number, you will be able to request a new number from the web site. If you need assistance, customer support is available at 877-322-4574 Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm CST.
This box shows the amount of any tuition and fees reductions in the current calendar year for charges that were billed in a previous calendar year. It also shows reimbursements or refunds of qualified tuition and related expenses made in the current calendar year that relate to payments received that were reported for any prior year after 2002.
In January of each year, the University of Wisconsin System provides an IRS Form 1098-T for all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses paid during the previous calendar year. The form is mailed at the end of January.
Your 1098-T form will be mailed by January 31, to your mailing address.
Not necessarily. The University is required to provide the "amounts paid" and "scholarship or grant" figures to help you determine the amount of qualified expenses you can claim on your IRS Form 8863. Per Internal Revenue Code Section 25A, taxpayers may claim an education tax credit only with respect to qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year. You will need to review your payment records to determine the actual qualified expenses paid. Remember that qualified amounts paid by student loans may count as payments eligible for these purposes. Scholarships and grants received may reduce your eligible payment amounts. See IRS Publication 970 for information to determine your qualified expenses paid amount.
The IRS instructs institutions to report payments received (Box 1). Prior to the 2018 calendar reporting, the University of Wisconsin reported qualified tuition and related expenses that were billed during the tax year (Box 2). Box 2 is no longer a reporting option.
1098-T forms are mailed to the student's mailing address as maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Superior Registrar's Office.
Qualified tuition and related expenses refer to tuition and required fees, such as segregated fees and lab fees, a student must pay to be enrolled at or attend an eligible education institution. Tuition waivers and remissions are considered reductions to qualified tuition and expenses. Qualified expenses do not include:
- Amounts paid for any course or education involving sports, games or hobbies unless the course or other education is required as part of the student's degree program or is taken to acquire or improve job skills.
- Charges and fees for room, board, insurance, transportation, personal, living and other family expenses.
- The cost of books and equipment are generally not qualified expenses because eligible educational institutions usually do not require that the cost of the books or equipment be paid to the institution as a condition of the student's enrollment or attendance at the institution.However, some campuses may have a mandatory textbook fee or rental program which may be included as a qualified related expense.
The figure in Box 5 - Scholarships or Grants includes scholarships, grants, and if applicable, payments made by a third party under a formal billing arrangement (i.e. outside scholarships, employer provided educational assistance (regardless of taxability), military, etc.) which have been administered by the University of Wisconsin System. If you received other forms of outside scholarships and grants not administered by the University of Wisconsin System, it is your responsibility to adjust the figure accordingly. Third party payments do not include payments made by your parent or other individuals.
The single most important information on the form is your Social Security Number. You must submit a written request to change or correct your SSN by mail or in person to the Registrar's Office. You may be required to supply a signed, legible copy of your Social Security card or complete Form W-9S (Request for Student's or Borrower's Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification). Form W-9S is the official IRS form used to state your SSN. You need only complete Part I of this form when requesting a 1098-T. Enter your SSN in the spaces marked "Taxpayer identification number."
Box 9 will be checked if you were enrolled as a graduate student for at least one academic period during the calendar year. If Box 9 is checked, it alerts the IRS to the fact that the Hope Scholarship Credit is not allowable for the student's qualified expenses because the student is beyond the first two years of post-secondary education and that the Lifetime Learning Credit may be allowable.
Yes. Section 6050S of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, requires the University to file information returns to assist taxpayers and the IRS in determining the amount of qualified tuition and related expenses (qualified expenses) for which an education tax credit is allowable under section 25A (Hope and Lifetime Learning education tax credits), as well as other tax benefits for higher education expenses.
The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Eligible educational institutions are required to submit the student's name, address, taxpayer's identification number (TIN), enrollment status, amounts pertaining to qualified tuition and related expenses, and scholarships and/or grants, taxable or not. A 1098-T form must also be provided to each applicable student.
UW institutions will issue a 1098-T to any student who:
- Is entitled to receive a 1098-T, or
- Requests a 1098-T in advance of the time those forms need to be submitted for IRS processing.
UW institutions will issue a copy of a previously issued 1098-T to any student to whom that 1098-T was previously issued.
The University of Wisconsin System does not determine whether your education benefits are being taxed by your employer. As such, scholarships and grants are increased by 100% of any employer provided payments under a formal billing arrangement, and it is up to the student to adjust their qualified tuition and related expenses accordingly based on the taxability of their employer benefits.
Box 8 will not be checked if you were not enrolled at a half-time status during an academic period which is either enrolled or billed during the calendar year. The University of Wisconsin System checks this box if you were half-time or more for at least one term beginning during the year. This information is important in determining eligibility for the Hope Credit.
This box shows the amount of any scholarship, grant, and if applicable, third party reductions in the current calendar year for aid that was credited in a previous calendar year.
No. The address shown on Form 1098-T is irrelevant for IRS income tax filing purposes. However, you should follow your campuses' process for changing your address so that the University has up to date information.
Your name is a key element on your tax information. Follow your campuses' process for changing your name so that the University has up to date information.
This information may be found on your campus' Student Information Systems on your tuition account or on-line billing statement history. If you are a parent looking for this information for a student, please ask your student to access this information for you.
We accept cash, check, and Visa/Master Card credit card payments. We can also send an invoice to your business or group. If you'd like to pay the day of your event, we can only accept a check or cash for the exact amount.
Our top priority at the Superior Challenge Ropes Course is participant safety. "Spotting" techniques are used in conjunction with each low element. All aspects of the high course have a primary and secondary safety feature to ensure that everyone is safe.
The course has a universal design which allows for most participants to participate.
The Superior Challenge Ropes Course is designed to benefit individuals of all ages and from all facets of life.
- Non-Profits
- School Districts
- Businesses
- Civic Groups
- Leadership Organizations
- Church Ministry Teams
- Youth Groups
- UW-Superior Student Organizations
- Scouting Groups
- College Students
- Clubs and Organizations
- Sports Clubs and Athletic Teams
- Other organized groups
No. We have had groups larger than 300 people participate at the Superior Challenge Ropes Course.
It is located in the University of Wisconsin - Superior campus behind Wessman Arena.
2701 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Vehicles can be park in the Wessman Arena parking lot. Facilitators will hand out parking permits for each vehicle upon your arrival.
- Snacks and Water
- Sunscreen
- Pack a lunch if you are in a full-day program or if your session occurs during lunch time. We will work a lunch break into your session.
- Closed toe shoes are required. Flip flops and sandals are not allowed.
- Make sure you have adequate leg coverage because you will be wearing a harness around your hips and legs. Do not wear short shorts.
- Make sure clothing is appropriate for the weather and allows for comfort and movement.
- Bring an extra jacket or hoodie in case the weather changes.
- Please leave your cell phone, jewelry and valuables in your vehicle or at home.
Yes, the minimum group size is 8 participants. Groups smaller than 8 will still be charged for 8 people.
Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction requires passing Praxis Core or Praxis I® scores for entry into a teacher preparation program, and passing subject area tests (Praxis II® or ACTFL World Language Test) scores for initial licensure. These are in addition to other licensure requirements for the state of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin-Superior requires these tests for all teacher education candidates as part of official degree requirements.
First of all, don't panic! Many students do not pass Praxis™ tests on the first attempt - often, this happens because students underestimate the amount of time and effort needed to be successful. If you don't pass a Praxis™ test, you may retake the specific test you did not pass. Save time and money by preparing well the first time around!
After an unsuccessful Praxis™ attempt, set up a meeting with your Academic Advisor to discuss what went wrong, strategies for success the next time around, and how it might affect your academic progress. Also, reflect on these questions:
- Did I utilize all the resources available to me?
- Did I start preparing far enough in advance?
- Did I take the test before completing related coursework, or too long after finishing related courses?
- Was I well-rested on the day of the test?
- What else might have affected my performance on the test?
Helpful Websites
The local testing center for the computer-based tests is in Duluth at Prometric Educational Testing Service.
Address:
2200 London Road, #202
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 724-3199 "> (218) 724-3199 ">(218) 724-3199
In addition to the Duluth area test center, there are dozens of testing centers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
If you wish to take the exam at a testing center close to home, you may do so. Testing centers and dates can be looked up on the ETS website.
ETS™ Resources
- The company that administers the Praxis Series™ offers free preparation materials for every test. These include test overviews, practice questions, video demonstrations, sample study plans, webinars, and more.
- ETS™ also has materials available for purchase. Before purchasing materials, check whether UW-Superior has the materials available to students for free (such as the Official Praxis Series Guide).
UW-Superior Resources
- Hard copy and electronic Praxis Series™ preparation materials are available via the Jim Dan Hill Library; locate materials by searching for Praxis I and Praxis II in the catalog. A collection of electronic materials, including practice test software, can also be accessed. A good strategy is to start your preparation by taking practice tests so that you can gauge your readiness for the test and create an appropriate study plan.
- The Educational Success Center offers tutoring that can be customized to help students prepare for the Praxis™. The Writing Center can help students prepare for the written portions of the tests.
- The Teacher Education Program and FTA (Future Teachers Association) both offer periodic Praxis™ preparation workshops and events. Check the calendar for upcoming events. Previous workshops have been recorded and made available online here.
Other Resources
- Counseling Services can help students who are experiencing test anxiety.
- IDS 095 - Collegiate Study Skills is a course that helps students develop better study skills.
- Your fellow students! Some students have found success by creating Praxis™ study groups.
Passing scores for the Praxis Core or Praxis I (PPST) are required for all UW-Superior teacher education students except those for whom the requirement is waived due to alternate test scores (ACT, SAT or GRE).
Your degree program and the license(s) you plan to seek determine which of the subject area tests you should take. The DPI website lists test requirements for Wisconsin. Please note that depending on your unique combination of majors and minors, multiple tests may be required.
*Please note that this webpage provides information related to the Praxis Series™ tests; world language teacher candidates must take the ACTFL World Language tests. More information can be found on the Language Testing International (LTI) website.
- Passing scores for all three Praxis Core or Praxis I® tests (in addition to other requirements) are required for TED Program Admission except in cases where the requirement is waived due to alternate test scores (ACT, SAT or GRE).
- The Praxis Core or I® tests should be taken as early as possible in your academic career. Most students take the Praxis Core or I® tests either right after high school, or after completing WRIT 101, the core math class, and a few general education courses, if it has been awhile since your last course in the subject area.
- Other timing issues to consider are test registration deadlines, the time needed for test scoring, class registration timelines, and time to retake test(s) if needed.
Subject Area Tests (Praxis II® or ACTFL World Language Tests)
- Passing scores for all appropriate subject area test(s) (in addition to other requirements) must be submitted with the Student Teaching Application.
- The subject area examinations test students on content and pedagogical knowledge and skills - therefore, they should be taken after the completion of most coursework, but early enough to meet student teaching application deadlines.
- Other timing issues to consider are test registration deadlines, time needed for test scoring, time to retake test(s) if needed, etc.
The Praxis Series™ are tests that are required by teacher education programs and for licensure in Wisconsin and several other states.
- The Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators test consists of three basic skills test in mathematics, reading and writing. This test replaces the Praxis I® Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), which will be discontinued after August 31, 2014.
- Praxis II® Subject Assessments are tests measuring content and teaching knowledge specific to the teaching license you plan to seek.
*Please note that this webpage provides information related to the Praxis Series™ tests; world language teacher candidates must take the ACTFL World Language tests. More information can be found on the Language Testing International (LTI) website.
By state law, the Wisconsin Conduct and Competency Review form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. You must show a Notary Public two forms of identification, one with a picture. Please note that notarization is a witness of your signature only, not a witness of the information on the document. Notary Publics are available on the UW-Superior campus in the Office of Reservations and Parking Services.
To see whether a Wisconsin license application has been approved by the DPI, go to http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing/check-status. Minnesota licenses can be monitored at Minnesota Department of Education.
Most applications for teacher licenses require the signature of an approved Certifying Officer. UW-Superior staff verify information, endorse the application, and forward it directly to licensing agencies. Processing typically takes one to two weeks in our office.
By state law, some applicants for Wisconsin and other states' teacher licenses must submit approved fingerprint cards. WI cards may be ordered online from the Wisconsin DPI at and MN cards at Minnesota Department of Education. Cards are also available in the Certification Office. States also allow electronic submission of fingerprints, please consult the state website for more information.
To be a certified teacher you must complete an approved teacher education program. To be a licensed teacher, you must apply to a state licensing agency for a teacher license.
Technology Services loans media equipment to University of Wisconsin-Superior faculty, staff, and students for university related activities. There are limited quantities of equipment items. All of our equipment is loaned out for up to 3 business days. Please see our Equipment Loan page.
The Helpdesk is the place to contact when you have questions about using technology at the university. Our staff can answer questions and provide access to university technology services, from computers to classroom technology to online systems.
The Helpdesk is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Break and summer hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We like to make sure students have what they will need to get themselves through four years of college. Since technology is changing all the time, the networking technology changes as well. Please refer to the Residence Life Packet that talks about the current minimum specifications for your computer. ResNet will try to get any computer working with the network, but we can't guarantee that all computers, both old and new, will work with our network. We will do our best to get every computer to work on our network. ResNet does reserve the right to not work on computers.
Yes. We, the ResNet department, currently creates accounts for all non-UWS students so you may connect to the network via your room, or any wireless access point in the Residence Halls. You will use the same username and password that you use for Live@UWS.
If you can afford your own computer, you will probably find that it will be a great convenience for you. If you cannot afford your own computer, there are lab machines available in every resident hall. You may be able to borrow a laptop from Information Technologies. Contact IT at 715-394-8300 to reserve a laptop.
Current students or E-Hive Log-in Privileges can log into the My E-Hive Student Center - from the Other Academic dropdown menu, select Transcript: Request Official.
Alumni and former students can go to the Credentials Inc. Secure site.
Questions regarding transcripts can get directed to Credentials Inc. at 847-716-3005 .
If you have questions regarding whether or not we have received your transcripts, contact the Admissions Office.
Direct Loans may be serviced by several different service centers. It is the goal of the Department of Education that all of your Direct Loans will have the same servicer. To find out who is servicing your loan(s), please log onto the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and view the individual loan(s). Each will list the servicer with their customer service contact information. Customer Service Centers include Direct Loan Servicing, Great Lakes, Nelnet, Fedloan (PHEAA), Sallie Mae, CornerStone, HESC/Edfinancial, Granie State - GSMR, and OSLA Servicing.
If you add or drop a class in which you've established attendance and your financial aid has already disbursed, it will not be adjusted up or down. However, your progress (credits attempted vs. credits earned) is monitored, and dropping classes after the census date of the course may have an effect on your eligibility for future financial aid, as explained in the Satisfactory Progress Policy. If you withdraw from school or are administratively dropped (university drops you from a class based on non-attendance the first day of class), you may be required to pay back some or all of your financial aid, according to our Refund Policy.
Please see the Bursar/Cashier's Office Summer Tution and Fee Schedules.
Office Hours are 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Please see the Bursar's Tuition and Fee Schedule.
A class drop fee of $20 will be assessed for each transaction (independent of number of credits) processed after the 10th day of the semester.
The term segregated fees or activity fees describes charges in addition to tuition that are assessed to all students for services, programs, and facilities that support the primary mission of the University.
To see how much you are receiving in student loans for this academic year, you may check your financial aid award on your student center in E-Hive.
You may also see the total you have taken in federal loans.
You can file your FAFSA online any time after October 1 for the following academic year. For 2019-2020 UW-Superior has a priority deadline of January 15. This means your FAFSA and all required documents must be complete in our office by that date to receive the best award package available. Students will need to use 2017 tax and income information for the 2019-2020 FAFSA. You can file your FAFSA at any time during the academic year and still receive aid for fall/spring term, however, your file must be complete with us no later than one week prior to the end of the last semester attended. You must file a new FAFSA for every academic year.
You may make corrections in one of two ways. You may make your corrections on the FAFSA website, you will need your FSA ID to access your record. Or you may instead make your corrections on the paper Student Aid Report (SAR), sign it, and mail it in as directed, or bring it to our office for submission. If you have any specific questions about the FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800/4-FED-AID (800/433-3243) / TTY: 800/730-8913 or 319/337-5665.
Consolidation Loans allow you to combine your federal student loans into a single loan with one monthly payment. Most federal education loans are eligible for consolidation. The interest rate will be fixed and length of repayment is contingent on your choice of repayment option. Consolidation loans may have advantages and/or disadvantages for you.
You can see if your financial aid has applied to your student account by viewing your bill on your Student Center. If your aid is in place, but did not disburse, it is likely due to one of the following reasons:
- Your credits (enrollment status) do not match what is listed on your award letter. You need to either get enrolled in the proper amount of credits or have us revise your aid.
- You have not completed your Master Promissory Note for your direct loan. You can do this online at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
- You have not completed your loan entrance counseling for your direct loan. You can do this online at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
There is a chance that students who file a FAFSA are selected by the Department of Education for verification. This selection is partially random, but there are certain inconsistent answers that will also trigger verification. The school you attend may also select additional students for verification, based on their own criteria. It does not mean that you answered anything wrong. If corrections are necessary, they will be sent by the school and once verification is complete, your financial aid will continue to be processed.
Aid disburses the week before your first class begins each semester and at least once a week thereafter. Disbursed aid is applied to your student account. Any remaining balance must be paid by the student. Excess funds are issued to the student via a refund. View additional information about refunds, or contact the Bursars/Cashier's Office.
This is because of reciprocity - which enables Minnesota residents attending UW-Superior to pay the same tuition rate they would pay at a similar state institution in Minnesota. It is the student's responsibility to apply for reciprocity. Reciprocity is not automatic. The state of Minnesota grants reciprocity on the basis of the application provided by the student. Students must apply online at www.ohe.state.mn.us. Those who do not apply, apply late and/or not approved will be required to pay non-resident rates.
All students who have attained 84 credits or more will be assessed a senior processing fee of $50. The fee covers the cost of the diploma and expenses of the commencement ceremony. All students must pay the fee whether or not they participate in the ceremony.
- Registration and course selection is your personal responsibility. Students earn credit only for those courses in which they are properly registered. Likewise, students must pay for every course for which they register.
- Students are responsible for the applicable information contained in the official campus catalogs.
- Students who do not comply with the payment deadline will have their registration cancelled assuming the student does not plan to attend. This may open full classes for students who are planning to attend.
- New students (freshmen and transfers) are required to submit a $100 down payment before registering for the first time.
Visit our Fees page.
Changes in family size, number in college, and family or student income are usually the cause of changes in aid from year to year. Specific reasons for aid changes can be provided through consultation with a financial aid counselor, who will review your file to compare the yearly income and demographic information.
Scholarship checks must be processed through the Financial Aid office. Please bring the check to the Financial Aid office, Old Main 110, in order to:
- Verify that the student meets all the criteria established by the donor to receive the funds.
- Avoid any possible over-award of the student’s other financial aid.
Current tuition and fees for Distance Learning courses are available at www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.
Segregated fee funding is designed to provide funds for recreational, cultural and leisure activities and groups that are not funded through other state appropriations. Segregated fees are not designed to be user fees, but are intended to contribute to the richness of the university community.
The Cashier's Office puts registration holds on accounts that have a balance after the final payment due date. Once the account is paid in full, the hold will be removed.
Any UW-Superior undergraduate or graduate student (campus or online learning) can use the services of the Writing Center for any piece of writing they are doing for any class or for their internships and on-campus jobs. We also see students about writing that is not assigned in classes—for instance, resumes. Faculty and staff can also schedule individual writing consultations with the Writing Center director or associate director. For more information, contact Yvonne Rutford, Director of the Writing Center.
Because our mission is to support students as they become better writers, our consultants do not proofread and correct student papers but, rather, help your students learn strategies to better proofread their own papers. Our consultants do not take over authorship of the students’ work; instead, they hold conversations with students about the written work and offer suggestions, while leaving authorship in the students’ hands. Further, our consultants do not discuss with students any personal comments about the writing assignments or grading of student work; that is strictly between instructor and student.
The Writing Center consultants are UW-Superior undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines. Each consultant must demonstrate excellent writing skill and “people skills” prior to being hired and then must complete a comprehensive training process.
Make appointments at http://www.uwsuper.edu/writingcenter, by phone at (715) 394-8095 , or in person at our Swenson 1030 location. Walk-in appointments for in-person consultations are welcome if a consultant is available.
In fall and spring, you can meet with our consultants in person or online during our operating hours:
In our Swenson 1030 location
Mon. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues. 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Additional online-only hours:
Sun. 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
In the summer, online-only consultations are offered M-Th evenings.
Simply ask the consultant for “instructor notification” of the consultation and provide us with your instructor’s campus e-mail address. Your instructor will then receive an e-mail letting her or him know you completed a Writing Center consultation.
If you are coming in regard to a specific writing assignment, bring the assignment sheet/instructions and a draft, if you have one. You can use Writing Center services at any stage in your writing process, but regardless of the stage, it is helpful for our consultants to know the overall assignment requirements. If you aren’t coming because of a specific assignment, a writing sample will help you and the consultant start exploring how to enhance your writing skills. Please print your piece before you arrive and bring it with you (for an in-person consultation), or have it on hand and ready to paste onto the online whiteboard (for an online consultation).
At the start of your consultation, the consultant will work with you to establish an agenda. This helps keep the consultation focused on your needs, whether that be topic ideas, thesis statements, organization, research and citation, or other needs.
The consultant then chats with you about your writing to help you engage with the assignment (if you have come because of a particular assignment) and meet its requirements by using critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies.
Face-to-face consultations typically last 30 minutes (though 60-minute sessions are also available); online sessions typically require 45-60 minutes.
The UW-Superior Writing Center, located in Swenson 1030, exists to support all UW-Superior students (both on-campus and distance-learning) in their work to become better writers.
Our mission is to engage students in conversations at any stage of their writing process to support them in becoming more thoughtful and engaged learners and writers. To that end, we offer in-person and online one-to-one peer writing consultations with students.