International Students FAQs
Applying to UW-Superior
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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.
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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{atuws} 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.
Housing
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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.
ResNet
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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.
Student Tax Reporting Information - 1098T
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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.
Transcripts
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You can order your transcript online by going to the National Student Clearinghouse. If you have questions regarding how to obtain UW-Superior transcripts, contact the Registrar’s Office. If you have questions regarding whether or not we have received your transcripts, contact the Admissions Office.
Tuition and Bills
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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.