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English as a Second Language Program

ACADEMIC STUDY AT UWSP

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is widely recognized as a regional and national leader among U.S. comprehensive universities. Enrollment exceeds 9000 students, including over 250 international students and scholars from more than 35 countries. UWSP offers first degrees (baccalaureates) in 95 programs with 48 major fields and 75 minor areas. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1, the university emphasizes teaching excellence:

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  • Our prestigious College of Natural Resources (CNR) is recognized as the leading undergraduate program in natural resources and environmental management in North America;
  • The College of Letters and Science (CLS) offers degree programs in the natural and physical sciences, the social sciences, history, mathematics, computer information systems, English, foreign languages, and philosophy. CLS is home to a number of nationally-ranked programs, including those in biology and business administration;
  • The College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) is one of only 30 programs in the United States with accredited degree programs in art, music, dance, and theatre. COFAC jazz studies, arts management, and communications programs are highly regarded nationally;
  • The College of Professional Studies (CPS) is home to the university’s oldest and largest program, teacher education. CPS offers the health promotions major, the first of its kind in the U.S., as well as strengths in the areas of athletic training, speech and hearing, dietetics, health and the allied health professions.

UWSP Admission Requirements

Applicants who meet all of the following requirements will be considered for admission to UWSP undergraduate (1st degree) programs:

  • Graduate from a secondary school which has a college preparatory curriculum;
  • Rank in the upper half of graduating class or earn an acceptable score on secondary graduation certificate examination;
  • Score above 70 (iBT) on the TOEFL, or 6.0 IELTS, or intention to study in our ESL Program prior to undergraduate matriculation;
  • Documentary proof of sufficient funds for at least one year’s education in the United States.

Combining ESL Program and UWSP Undergraduate Study

(Conditional Admission)

Academically qualified students who do not have the required English proficiency may enroll in the UWSP ESL Program and begin full-time undergraduate studies when they successfully complete all of the ESL Program's advanced level classes. Following this path, the undergraduate TOEFL is waived on a case-by-case basis.

The Director of the ESL Program may permit advanced level ESL Program students to enroll in some undergraduate classes before finishing their ESL Program studies. Conditional admission is available to UWSP ESL Program students only.

UWSP ESL Program students who wish to enter an academic program at UWSP must:

(1) complete a separate UWSP undergraduate application form and;

(2) submit a separate UWSP undergraduate application fee.

The UWSP ESL Program offers college application workshops each session and provides on-going advising about entry into the university academic programs. It is important to submit UWSP application materials at least 8 weeks in advance of the semester you plan to begin your academic study. You should NOT hold your UWSP application until you have the required English proficiency score. You may use your end-of-session ESL program scores to meet the language requirement for final academic admission.

Questions about combining ESL Program and UWSP undergraduate study should be directed to the Director of the ESL Program.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to and completion of the UWSP ESL Program does not guarantee admission to any other program of study at UWSP.