FAQ List
Nontraditional Students FAQs
Account
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Information for activating or accessing your University ID account can be found on the UW - Superior Technology Services page.
Any questions regarding your UWS student account should be directed towards the Information Technologies office at 715-394-8300 .
Applying to UW-Superior
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What undergraduate programs does UW-Superior offer?
UW-Superior offers more than thirty undergraduate degree programs. Visit our Academic Departments page for more information. -
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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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. -
You can file your FAFSA online any time after October 1 for the following academic year. For 2018-2019 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 2016 tax and income information for the 2018-2019 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.
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We have over 250 veteran students attending UW-Superior. There is also a high percentage of non-traditional students along with traditional aged students in the classroom, which means that you are likely to be sitting next to someone who may have a similar life experience as you.
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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.
E-Hive
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Information for activating or accessing your University ID account can be found on the UW - Superior Technology Services page.
Any questions regarding your UWS student account should be directed towards the Information Technologies office at 715-394-8300 .
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You should plan approximately 4 weeks processing time once we have your FAFSA information, with prompt submission of additional requirements from you. When you are awarded financial aid, along with additional instructions, new students will receive a paper financial aid award notification in the mail while current students will receive notification via email. You will also be able to view your financial aid award on your Student Center by logging in to E-Hive.
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Information for activating or accessing your University ID account can be found on the UW - Superior Technology Services page.
Any questions regarding your UWS student account should be directed towards the Information Technologies office at 715-394-8300 .
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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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.
Learn@UWSuperior
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Information for activating or accessing your University ID account can be found on the UW - Superior Technology Services page.
Any questions regarding your UWS student account should be directed towards the Information Technologies office at 715-394-8300 .
ResNet
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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.
Technology Help Desk
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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.
Tuition and Bills
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You should plan approximately 4 weeks processing time once we have your FAFSA information, with prompt submission of additional requirements from you. When you are awarded financial aid, along with additional instructions, new students will receive a paper financial aid award notification in the mail while current students will receive notification via email. You will also be able to view your financial aid award on your Student Center by logging in to E-Hive.
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You can file your FAFSA online any time after October 1 for the following academic year. For 2018-2019 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 2016 tax and income information for the 2018-2019 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.
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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.