International Students FAQs
Applying to UW-Superior
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Students should 1) refer to the UW-Superior course catalog, specifically about overall degree requirements, University Studies requirements and to the degree requirements of their intended major and minor as appropriate, and 2) seek guidance from Mark MacLean (international@uwsuper.edu).
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The UW-Superior Foundation manages scholarships for undergraduate and graduate UW-Superior students. International students that have already begun their studies at UW-Superior are eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships in the same way the U.S. resident students apply for Foundation scholarships. Details on how to apply for Foundation scholarships are on the scholarship process information page.
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On-Campus Housing is required for students under 20 years of age.
On-campus housing is a unique, convenient and affordable opportunity for international students to get to know their fellow American students, as well as students from many other countries. There are five on-campus residence halls which are just a few minutes' walk from all buildings on campus.
All of the residence halls have 24-hour computer rooms, study areas, exercise areas, TV in lounges, and laundry facilities. We encourage all international students to live on campus, at least during the first one or two year at the University. For more information, go to the Residence Life website.
Off-Campus Housing
Students who choose to live in off-campus housing can find roommates and people to share an apartment or a house on bulletin boards in Old Main, the Yellowjacket Union (YU) and other buildings on campus. Information about area hotels can be found by going to Visit Superior.
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One of the advantages of a university the size of UW-Superior is the accessibility of professors. Students can expect to get to know their instructors and for their instructors to get to know them. All faculty members hold office hours each week and students are welcome to drop by during those office hours. They also can make an individual appointment directly with their advisor or professor.
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Submit an online application and submit the other application materials. See Application Process for a complete checklist and explanation.
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What undergraduate programs does UW-Superior offer?
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Yes, an enrollment deposit toward your tuition of $100 for your first term of attendance is required to be paid to the Admissions office. You will not be able to register for classes until this deposit has been paid.
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Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English in one of the following ways. Depending on their test scores, students may be required to take a combination of English as a Second Language (ESL) and non-ESL courses during their first semester. See ESL at UW-Superior for additional information.
TOEFL Internet-Based Test 61 IELTS 5.5
Additional Ways to Meet English Proficiency Requirement
Exam Name Minimum Score MELAB 69 TOEFL Paper-based Test 500 SAT ERW 470 ACT English 18 Pearson Test of English Academic 47 STEP Eiken (Japan only) Pre-1st Grade iTEP Academic 4.0 Cambridge English: First (FCE) Pass Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Pass Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) Pass GTEC 1200
UW-Superior's On-Campus Language ProgramEnglish as a Second Language International (ESLI) - Successful completion of Advanced Level at an ESLI center with recommendation of the ESLI director. Learn more about ESLI.
Other Language Programs
- Global Language Institute (GLI) - Score 500 on the GLI TOEFL and 3 on the Test of Written English (TWE)
- Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (WESLI) - Earn the WESLI Recommendation, score at least 76 on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency and earn a rating of good or excellent on the 700-level academic reading and writing courses
- ELS Language Centers - Successful completion of Level 110 at an ELS language center.
- FLS International - Successful completion of FLS International Level 16
- Advanced Level Kaplan International Colleges - Successful completion of the Advanced Level, Certificate of Achievement.
Alternative Qualifications
A grade of C or higher for an English composition course passed at an accredited US college or university. The course must count as transfer credit at UW-Superior.
International Baccalaureate (IB) English A1 or A2 Higher Level passed with minimum grade 4.
A grade of C or higher on two GCE Advanced Level subjects or a grade of C or higher on GCSE English Language.
Graduation from a high school or post-secondary institution in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States for students who have studied in an all-English curriculum for at least four years. It may also be waived for students who have studied for at least four years in an all-English curriculum in any other country, but the university reserves the right to request English proficiency test results from any applicant.
For questions about the English language proficiency requirement or to apply for an exemption to the English proficiency requirement, please contact International Admissions.
Conditional Admission
Students who do not meet the English proficiency requirement are welcome to apply for conditional admission through our on-campus English language program, ESLi.
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Students can be sponsored by anyone, as long as the sponsor(s) 1) submit a personal bank statement/letter, 2) complete, sign and submit the Financial Verification Form and 3) a letter of sponsorship (or affidavit of support for US-based sponsors.) Students may not be sponsored by a business or company with few exceptions.
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No, it is not legally possible for F-1 international students to work enough while in the US to pay for their education. When considering on-campus employment, keep in mind that a significant amount of time and energy is necessary for students to meet the demands of UW-Superior academic programs and, for many, to adjust to life in the United States.
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By law, international students in F-1 status can only work on campus except under restricted conditions set out by U.S. immigration laws. Many students work for food service, in the library or for the athletic department, student support services, admissions office or various academic departments.
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Yes, UW-Superior is pleased to offer financial aid to international students, but the University does not offer scholarships that cover all expenses. Students must prove one year of financial support and project financial support for the rest of their education. U.S. law requires that the University has this proof of financial support before issuing the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, with students need to apply for a US student visa. Students must also prove financial support to the U.S. Consulate when applying for the student visa.
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Awards through the Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Program are renewable if the student maintains good academic progress. Freshmen are eligible for ten semesters of NTW awards. Transfer student NTW award limits are based on the number of credits transferred toward the UW-Superior degree.
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To help you make a smooth transition to college life in America, UW-Superior offers you your own support services on campus. Staff at the Office of International Programs can give you information and advice on personal, academic, immigration, and even financial concerns. They also organize a new student orientation program to welcome international students arriving at UW-Superior for the first time.
We also encourage international students to join the World Student Association (WSA), an active group of internationally-minded students that organizes films, dinners, picnics, Cultural Night, and trips for skiing, shopping, and cultural excursions. -
For more information about graduate programs, please go to http://www.uwsuper.edu/graduate/index.cfm
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No. Like American students, however, native English-speaking students need to submit an official score report from an approved standardized exam which demonstrates academic ability. Approved exams include the SAT, ACT or internationally-administered A-level exams.
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Make every effort to apply for and seek guidance about transfer credits as early as possible and definitely prior to enrollment at UW-Superior.
Application for transfer credits is made by submitting official and certified transcripts, credentials, mark sheets, or examination results, directly from the institution to UW-Superior.
Transfer credit evaluation may require submission of course syllabi (official explanation of course content) from the institution.
Applicants should not count on all courses qualifying for transfer credit.
Transfer credit will be given only for those courses that are identical or similar to the courses offered at UW-Superior.
A large number of transfer credits DOES NOT necessarily mean a student will complete a degree in a shorter length of time. Credits may transfer but not meet the requirements for the degree at UW-Superior.
The U.S. Undergraduate Degree usually entails a period of approximately two years of study in many diverse subjects. This period of study is called the "general education requirements" or the "core curriculum".Completion of the general education requirements or core curriculum is followed by another period of study of approximately two years duration, in the major. Completing two years of coursework at an institution/university outside of the United States does not mean that you can complete a U.S. undergraduate degree in two additional years. In order to fulfill all requirements for the major, even students with many transfer credits may have to study three years to complete their U.S. Undergraduate Degree.
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UW-Superior will do an initial evaluation of the transcripts of transfer students for students who have taken courses at post-secondary institutions outside of the U.S. In some circumstances, students may be required to have their transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluating service that is an accredited member of NACES.
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Yes. Information about IB transfer credits can be found here. Students who have taken A-Levels are encouraged to submit their transcripts for guidance on how many credits they can expect to receive.
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UW-Superior has an enrollment of about 2,700, 60 percent of which come from Wisconsin and 30 percent from Minnesota. The remainder comes from other states and more than 30 countries.
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UW-Superior international students have a tradition of career success. Many international student transition directly to graduate programs and international alumni work as UN officials, researchers, lawyers, professors, software developers, government officials, doctors, businessmen, art therapists, logistics coordinators and many more professions. A UW-Superior education prepares international students for graduate school studies and successful careers. In a recent study, more than 97% of recent UW-Superior graduates were either employed or enrolled graduate school twelve months after earning their UW-Superior degree.
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What does it mean to be a "Liberal Arts College"?
Wisconsin's Leading Public Liberal Arts College? What does that mean?Good question. First, let's clarify that it does NOT mean that it is an "art college". It DOES mean you'll take subjects from a variety of academic departments. At UW-Superior we will teach you how to think, not just do. A liberal arts education prepares you for a lifetime of learning and gives you the skills you need to adapt to a lifetime of career choices and changes.
We challenge you. We teach you to question, to contemplate, to solve problems for yourself. We offer you hands-on experience, and you'll hold onto more than you ever thought possible. We offer you top-rate professional training that helps you with real-world skills and real-life decision making. Simply put, a liberal arts education means you'll learn how to learn.
So, you're thinking now, will I have to take a bunch of boring classes? No. But you will be exposed to classes that open your mind to new ideas and new ways of thinking. And isn't that what college is all about?
UW-Superior has been selected as one of 19 nationwide members of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Okay, we're patting ourselves on the back here, but we want you to appreciate the value we place on teaching you to think for yourself, as well as the high standards we set for our university. Our affiliation with the Council means that if you want a liberal arts education, we can offer you one of the finest examples of such in the country. -
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.
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For questions about the international student admissions process, please contact our International Admissions Coordinator in the Office of International Programs at international@uwsuper.edu or (715) 394-8138 .
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Students who are U.S. citizens, or eligible non-citizens, enrolled at half-time status or more, may qualify for financial aid. Some restrictions apply. Pell grant recipients may be eligible if they are less than half time. While it may be true that not all students qualify for grants (money which does not have to be paid back), all students who apply for financial aid and meet the general eligibility requirements are eligible for some type of financial aid, including loans. In addition, financial conditions within the family may change over the course of the year (ex. layoffs, divorce/separation, etc.) and aid may be adjusted to reflect the circumstances faced by the family.
Enrollment
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This depends on your academic program. Here are the enrollment status definitions for various academic programs.
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When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America. An F-1 student who has completed the course of studies shown on the I-20, and any authorized practical training, is allowed to stay in the U.S. an additional 60 days before departure, in order to prepare for the departure or to transfer to another school.
As an example regarding duration of status, if you have a visa that is valid for five years that will expire on January 1, 2014, and you are admitted into the U.S. for the duration of your studies (often abbreviated in your passport or on your I-94 card as "D/S"), you may stay in the U.S. as long as you are a full time student. Even if January 1, 2014 passes and your visa expires while in America, you will still be in legal student status. However, if you depart the U.S. with an expired visa, you will need to obtain a new one before being able to return to America and resume your studies. A student visa cannot be renewed or re-issued in the United States; it must be done at an Embassy or Consulate abroad.
For additional related information, please see the US Department of State website.
General University Info
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Our international students are involved in various organizations on campus and within Superior, Wisconsin/Duluth, Minnesota community. For example, international students are involved in:
- UW-Superior Student Ambassadors
- UW-Superior the Student Senators
- Research in university departments
- Resident Assistants in dormitories
- World Student Association
- Oriental Culture Club
- Student Activity Board
- University Relations/University Advancement
- Student Newspaper "The Stinger"
- UW-Superior Orchestra
- Internships at local businesses
- UW-Superior Dance Team
- UW-Superior sports teams (soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf, softball, baseball)
- Amnesty International
- Model United Nations
- American National Mock Trial Team
- Economics Association
- American Marketing Association
- UW-Superior Academic Affairs Council
- Interpreting at local international sports and cultural events
- Presentations in Cultural Education in local schools, sharing their culture and language with young American kids
- Superior Cricket Club
Check out the full list of Student Organizations at UW-Superior.
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On-Campus Housing is required for students under 20 years of age.
On-campus housing is a unique, convenient and affordable opportunity for international students to get to know their fellow American students, as well as students from many other countries. There are five on-campus residence halls which are just a few minutes' walk from all buildings on campus.
All of the residence halls have 24-hour computer rooms, study areas, exercise areas, TV in lounges, and laundry facilities. We encourage all international students to live on campus, at least during the first one or two year at the University. For more information, go to the Residence Life website.
Off-Campus Housing
Students who choose to live in off-campus housing can find roommates and people to share an apartment or a house on bulletin boards in Old Main, the Yellowjacket Union (YU) and other buildings on campus. Information about area hotels can be found by going to Visit Superior.
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Superior is a town with a population of 27,000 and three-kilometer bridge separates it from Duluth, Minnesota. Together, Superior and Duluth form the "Twin Ports", with a metro area population of 240,000. The Twin Ports are a popular tourist destination for visitors who enjoy going for a stroll along Lake Superior or taking in the many sites (Check out Visit Superior and Visit Duluth for more information)
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Yes, the majority of our international students hold jobs on campus. However, US immigration laws restrict employment opportunities for international students. Students who hold an F-1 visa are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during breaks and holidays.
UW-Superior is not able to guarantee employment for all students. The Office of International Programs provides information about finding jobs, but students are responsible for finding their own jobs.
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Superior is located in an area called the Upper Midwest. Our region has vast forests and many lakes, and many UW-Superior students take advantage of the many outdoor activities available here. Our Superior Outdoor Adventure Program (SOAP) offers guided outdoor trips during fall, winter and spring. You can join your friends and an experienced guide to go skiing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, camping, sea cave kayaking, hiking, canoeing and horseback riding.
If you are from a warmer climate, you will get a special treat during your time in Superior: in September and October, the leaves on the trees turn bright yellow, orange, and gold. If you've never seen these "fall colors," you will find it an astounding sight!
OK, not everybody wants to go outdoors when it's cold. If your idea of winter activity involves staying inside, don't worry. We're near a shopping mall, coffee shops, bookstores and dance clubs. We have comedy nights on campus, along with plays, concerts, recitals, movies, club activities and club sports. Superior and nearby Duluth also offer a symphony orchestra, a ballet troupe and several museums.
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Our food service offers many different types of food at each meal. You can eat anything that's available, and you can eat whenever you like during the day. Our workers will work with you to meet special dietary needs or to provide vegetarian meals. They also will work with you to include spices and native foods from your homeland.
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UW-Superior is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Walkways and parking lots are well-lighted and equipped with emergency telephones linked directly to the campus safety office. Campus safety officers are on duty around the clock and will escort students when requested. Residence Hall entry doors are locked at all times and guests must be escorted. A professional hall director supervises each building. All rooms have smoke detectors.
More information can be found on the UW-Superior Campus Safety page.
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Most American universities have 'university sponsored teams' in various sports. These are called 'varsity sports.' UW-Superior has the following varsity sports:
Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey and track and field
Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, and Volleyball
Student athletes are usually 'recruited' by the coach of each sport to be a part of the team BEFORE they arrive at UW-Superior. However, most sports also hold 'Walk-on Tryouts' just before the semester starts. At this time, a student can walk in and tryout for the team.
Students interested in participating in activities on an informal basis, there are dozens of opportunities through the Marcovich Wellness Center.
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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
Housing
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On-Campus Housing is required for students under 20 years of age.
On-campus housing is a unique, convenient and affordable opportunity for international students to get to know their fellow American students, as well as students from many other countries. There are five on-campus residence halls which are just a few minutes' walk from all buildings on campus.
All of the residence halls have 24-hour computer rooms, study areas, exercise areas, TV in lounges, and laundry facilities. We encourage all international students to live on campus, at least during the first one or two year at the University. For more information, go to the Residence Life website.
Off-Campus Housing
Students who choose to live in off-campus housing can find roommates and people to share an apartment or a house on bulletin boards in Old Main, the Yellowjacket Union (YU) and other buildings on campus. Information about area hotels can be found by going to Visit Superior.
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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.
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Our food service offers many different types of food at each meal. You can eat anything that's available, and you can eat whenever you like during the day. Our workers will work with you to meet special dietary needs or to provide vegetarian meals. They also will work with you to include spices and native foods from your homeland.
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In recent years, all students who have submitted their housing contracts and security deposits by the deadline (July 1 for the Fall semester, December 1 for the Spring semester) have successfully been placed in the residence halls.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ResNet is the main technology department for students who live in the Residence Halls. We try to support anything that deals with technology, including computer issues, network setup, cable television issues, and video game console concerns. All in all, we try to help with anything technology related within the Halls.
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ResNet does not cost students in the Residence Halls anything extra. Since we are affiliated with Residence Life, your fees help pay for your costs, so no extra fee is needed (for service only).
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We are located in Swenson Hall, Room 2100. We are located behind the Helpdesk.
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Visit our Fees page.
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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.
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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.
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A complete list detailing what you can and cannot have in your room is available on the Residence Life page.
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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
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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.
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Small fish in tanks 20 gallons or less are the only animals allowed in the residence halls.
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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.
Online Learning
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After you've enrolled for your courses, you can order your books and materials from the University Bookstore.
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Most instructors will prefer email for regular communication. Some may indicate a preference for phone communication, or the communication tools within Learn@UW-Superior.
Regional
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Superior is a town with a population of 27,000 and three-kilometer bridge separates it from Duluth, Minnesota. Together, Superior and Duluth form the "Twin Ports", with a metro area population of 240,000. The Twin Ports are a popular tourist destination for visitors who enjoy going for a stroll along Lake Superior or taking in the many sites (Check out Visit Superior and Visit Duluth for more information)
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Superior is located in an area called the Upper Midwest. Our region has vast forests and many lakes, and many UW-Superior students take advantage of the many outdoor activities available here. Our Superior Outdoor Adventure Program (SOAP) offers guided outdoor trips during fall, winter and spring. You can join your friends and an experienced guide to go skiing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, camping, sea cave kayaking, hiking, canoeing and horseback riding.
If you are from a warmer climate, you will get a special treat during your time in Superior: in September and October, the leaves on the trees turn bright yellow, orange, and gold. If you've never seen these "fall colors," you will find it an astounding sight!
OK, not everybody wants to go outdoors when it's cold. If your idea of winter activity involves staying inside, don't worry. We're near a shopping mall, coffee shops, bookstores and dance clubs. We have comedy nights on campus, along with plays, concerts, recitals, movies, club activities and club sports. Superior and nearby Duluth also offer a symphony orchestra, a ballet troupe and several museums.
Many international students also enjoy visiting cities such as Minneapolis (home of the largest shopping mall in the U.S. - the Mall of America), St. Paul, Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. All are within driving distance of Superior.
ResNet
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ResNet does not cost students in the Residence Halls anything extra. Since we are affiliated with Residence Life, your fees help pay for your costs, so no extra fee is needed (for service only).
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We are located in Swenson Hall, Room 2100. We are located behind the Helpdesk.
Scholarships
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The UW-Superior Foundation manages scholarships for undergraduate and graduate UW-Superior students. International students that have already begun their studies at UW-Superior are eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships in the same way the U.S. resident students apply for Foundation scholarships. Details on how to apply for Foundation scholarships are on the scholarship process information page.
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Awards through the Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Program are renewable if the student maintains good academic progress. Freshmen are eligible for ten semesters of NTW awards. Transfer student NTW award limits are based on the number of credits transferred toward the UW-Superior degree.
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Yes, in recent years, more than 90% of international students received $5,300 to $7,200 in financial assistance and/or scholarships through the Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Program. Please see Scholarships/Grants for more information.
Student Tax Reporting Information - 1098-T
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Generally, foreign students cannot claim a credit. However, some foreign students may be eligible. Review IRS forms, instructions, and publications for guidance.
Technology Helpdesk
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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.
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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
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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
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The UW-Superior Foundation manages scholarships for undergraduate and graduate UW-Superior students. International students that have already begun their studies at UW-Superior are eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships in the same way the U.S. resident students apply for Foundation scholarships. Details on how to apply for Foundation scholarships are on the scholarship process information page.
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Students can be sponsored by anyone, as long as the sponsor(s) 1) submit a personal bank statement/letter, 2) complete, sign and submit the Financial Verification Form and 3) a letter of sponsorship (or affidavit of support for US-based sponsors.) Students may not be sponsored by a business or company with few exceptions.
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No, it is not legally possible for F-1 international students to work enough while in the US to pay for their education. When considering on-campus employment, keep in mind that a significant amount of time and energy is necessary for students to meet the demands of UW-Superior academic programs and, for many, to adjust to life in the United States.
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By law, international students in F-1 status can only work on campus except under restricted conditions set out by U.S. immigration laws. Many students work for food service, in the library or for the athletic department, student support services, admissions office or various academic departments.
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Yes, the majority of our international students hold jobs on campus. However, US immigration laws restrict employment opportunities for international students. Students who hold an F-1 visa are allowed to work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and full-time during breaks and holidays.
UW-Superior is not able to guarantee employment for all students. The Office of International Programs provides information about finding jobs, but students are responsible for finding their own jobs.
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Yes, UW-Superior is pleased to offer financial aid to international students, but the University does not offer scholarships that cover all expenses. Students must prove one year of financial support and project financial support for the rest of their education. U.S. law requires that the University has this proof of financial support before issuing the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, with students need to apply for a US student visa. Students must also prove financial support to the U.S. Consulate when applying for the student visa.
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Awards through the Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (NTW) Program are renewable if the student maintains good academic progress. Freshmen are eligible for ten semesters of NTW awards. Transfer student NTW award limits are based on the number of credits transferred toward the UW-Superior degree.
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Visit our Fees page.
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Students who are U.S. citizens, or eligible non-citizens, enrolled at half-time status or more, may qualify for financial aid. Some restrictions apply. Pell grant recipients may be eligible if they are less than half time. While it may be true that not all students qualify for grants (money which does not have to be paid back), all students who apply for financial aid and meet the general eligibility requirements are eligible for some type of financial aid, including loans. In addition, financial conditions within the family may change over the course of the year (ex. layoffs, divorce/separation, etc.) and aid may be adjusted to reflect the circumstances faced by the family.