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UW-Stout for yourself. Learning Through Involvement Student/Faculty Ratio — 19:1 Average Lecture Class — 27 students Average Laboratory Sections — 21 Student Organizations — 120+ Faculty and academic staff teach more than 99% of the course sections. Less than 1% are taught by teaching assistants.
To those who know it well, UW-Stout is a place of beauty, history and character — a place to learn and grow. A place to prepare for a lifetime of challenges and rewards.
Campus Facilities 123 Acres 23 Academic and Administrative Buildings 269 Laboratories
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Five Reasons
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to Choose UW-Stout
Polytechnic: programs lead to careers focused on needs of society
Bridges theory and practice with its hands-on, minds-on philosophy Enviable employment record: 95.8% in 2006–07
Experienced and accessible faculty that challenge and support you Eager, energetic student body
UW-Stout Enrollment (Fall 2007) 8,477 Students 5,822 Wisconsin Residents 2,520 Non-Resident Students from 36 States 135 International Students from 28 Nations 51% Male | 49% Female
ActiveLearning
As Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, UW-Stout’s curriculum is a careful combination of practice and theory. It’s a balance of career-focused content and liberal arts, designed to help you respond to change and grow personally and professionally. UW-Stout: provides course work that develops critical thinking skills valued by employers.
places a high value on liberal studies — a balanced approach that helps you develop more fully.
empowers you with our e-Scholar program, equipping you with a laptop computer in addition to special-purpose computing laboratories.
stresses learning through involvement — facilities are balanced almost equally between classrooms and laboratories.
emphasizes career preparation — you’ll work on “real-world” problems both on and off campus. Visit www.uwstout.edu/polytechnic
Undergraduate
Degree Programs
Majors: Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Apparel Design and Development Apparel Design Apparel Development Apparel Product Management
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Actuarial Science Bioinformatics Business Management Software Development
Applied Science Biotechnology Materials Science Nanoscience Science Education
Art Graphic Design Industrial Design Interior Design Multimedia Design Studio Art
Art Education Business Administration Career, Technical Education and Training Computer Engineering (pending UW System approval) Construction Pre-Professional programs Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Pre-Law
Bachelor of Arts
Not offered elsewhere in the UW System
Dietetics
Information Technology Management
Early Childhood Education
Management
Engineering Technology Biomedical Instrumentation Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology Facilities Industrial Engineering Technology Mechanical Design Nanotechnology Plastics Production Operations Supply Chain
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Food Systems and Technology Food Communication Food Merchandising and Distribution Food Packaging Food Science Food Systems Management
Business Management Industrial Management Service Management
Manufacturing Engineering Marketing and Business Education Packaging Plastics Engineering (pending UW System approval) Psychology Retail Merchandising and Management Buying and Product Management Fashion Marketing Human Resource Management Store Operations Management
Service Management For Profit Sectors Organizations Non-Profit Sectors Organizations
Golf Enterprise Management
Special Education
Graphic Communications Management
Technical Communication
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Technology Education
Food Service Management Gaming Management Hospitality Management International Hospitality Management Lodging Management Property Management Resort Development and Tourism Management
Human Development and Family Studies Information and Communication Technologies
Vocational Rehabilitation Community Based Rehabilitation Criminal Justice Independent Living Rehabilitation Individualized Psychiatric Rehabilitation Recreational Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Technology Social Work Special Education Certification
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Applied Foreign Language Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Coaching Cognitive Neuroscience new Computer Science Construction Safety Risk Control Digital Photography Disability Services Economics Economics Teaching* English Literature English Writing Environmental Studies new Gaming Entertainment Management Geographic Information Systems new Health and Fitness Health and Fitness Education* History History Teaching* Human Development and Family Studies Human Resource Management Information and Communication Technologies
Journalism Lodging Management Materials Mathematics Mathematics Teaching* Mechanical and Electrical Engineering new Military Leadership Philosophy Physics Project Management new Property Management Psychology Quality Management Retailing Social Studies Teaching* Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Speech Communication Teaching* Supply Chain Management Sustainable Design and Development new Technical Writing Tourism Traffic Safety Education* Women’s Studies
The Honors Program The Honors Program provides additional academic challenges and enriches your educational experience. The program stresses learning and activity through honors courses in the arts and sciences, family studies, education, and technology. Students who rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school class or achieve an ACT score of 26 or better will be invited to participate in the program. You must maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average. Requirements include 12 credits in addition to the major and general education requirements which could be taken as electives in the degree program or as additional courses. Learn more online at www.uwstout.edu/programs/uhp
Minors are a sequence of related courses consisting of 15 or more semester hours of credit. Teaching minors — indicated above with an asterisk (*) are state-approved programs for teacher certification for teaching at the secondary and/or elementary level.
king. “Waiting to know if you got into a school is very nerve wrac I Stout lets you know quickly if you got in or not. I loved that knew fast, so I could start planning for everything.” more
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-Amy Oliger, Freshmen majoring
student body College is a place where long-lasting friendships begin. You’ll develop strong, lasting ties and the confidence so important to a successful life. The close-knit atmosphere of UW-Stout’s campus and community strengthens relationships. You can find your place: living on campus in one of our ten co-educational residence halls. participating in professional, academic, service and social organizations. enjoying year-round recreational activities including water and snow skiing,
canoeing, fishing, hiking, biking, cycling and camping.
Club Sports and Competition
NCAA Men’s Teams Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Track and Field
NCAA Women’s Teams Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
Alfresco Outing Club Bowling Boxing Cycling Dance Ensemble Disc Golf Figure Skating Golf Women’s Ice Hockey Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse Paintball Rowing Intramural Athletics for all interests and levels
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Men’s Rugby Women’s Rugby Running Men’s Soccer Ski and Snowboard Sports Officials Swim Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Waterski Team Handball
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You’ll have plenty of support and direction as you prepare for a career. UW-Stout offers a wide variety of services to help you meet your personal, academic and career goals:
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and Stout “I am involved with Alfresco many outdoor Adventures which gives me Menomonie recreational opportunities in d allows me and the surrounding area an to meet other people.”
Advisement Center www.uwstout.edu/advisement
Disability Services www.uwstout.edu/disability
Multicultural Student Services www.uwstout.edu/multicultural
ASPIRE www.uwstout.edu/aspire Counseling Center www.uwstout.edu/counsel Student Health Services www.uwstout.edu/studenthealth University Housing www.uwstout.edu/housing
Enriching Activities Vocal and Instrumental Music University Choir Symphonic Singers Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert Band Pep Band Jazz Combo
University Theatre Forensics Student Government Multicultural Organizations Black Student Union Hmong Stout Student Organization Latinos Unidos Native American Student Organization
Veterans www.uwstout.edu/regrec/veterans.htm Office of International Education www.uwstout.edu/intl Student Activities www.uwstout.edu/student Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program www.uwstout.edu/aod
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Inspiring Faculty
A national reputation, modern facilities and highly specialized programs enable UW-Stout to attract top educators. Many are recognized pacesetters in their fields. They contribute to professional organizations and journals, write books and lead seminars. Actively involved in advising students, faculty are willing to answer your questions and help you solve problems. You’ll study with faculty who: are leading scholars, scientists, researchers, teachers and artists. foster active participation both in and out of the classroom. are genuinely interested in their students.
es Special approaches to learning
Faculty Facts Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1
Teaching Faculty and Staff 412 Total 45% Female – 55% Male
Average Class Size Lecture Sections: 27 Laboratory Sections: 21
Classroom Leadership Faculty and academic staff members teach more than 99% of the course sections. Less than 1% are taught by teaching assistants. At UW-Stout, your academic plan can extend beyond the traditional classroom. We offer creative options that allow you to build on your foundation classes.
UW-Stout is the first Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient in higher education.
The e-Scholar Program UW-Stout has always been an innovator in applying technology to education. That’s why we decided to revolutionize learning with a wireless laptop environment — the first public university in the state to do so. When you receive your laptop, you’ll become an e-Scholar. You’ll become an integral part of the university’s carefully developed digital environment. Details are online at www.uwstout.edu/es. Work Experiences Supervised work experiences allow you to apply classroom theory to real problems. Most often they reaffirm your career goals and provide you with an invaluable advantage in the job market once you graduate. You may work part time or full time, for a summer or longer, in a position related to your major. Opportunities exist for students at most levels. Often students are paid for their work as they earn academic credit. Some programs require completion of a work experience, while others offer it as an option. These experiences include cooperative education, internships, field experiences, practicums and clinical experiences. Summer Session and WinTerM Many students choose to take classes in the summer or between semesters. Courses vary in length from a few days to eight weeks. You can earn
up to 10 credits in a relatively short time. You may also take summer classes at the Pigeon Lake Field Station in northwestern Wisconsin. Study Abroad Studying in a foreign country can be an interesting and enriching part of your undergraduate experience. UW-Stout offers short term, semester or year-long opportunities in more than 24 countries. Students in the National Student Exchange can study at other universities in the United States, Canada and U.S. territories at UW-Stout tuition rates. It is possible to complete an internship or co-op experience while studying abroad. Learn more online at www.uwstout.edu/intl. Individualized Education UW-Stout makes it possible for you to design some of your own curriculum through independent study. You determine the course goals, methods and evaluation processes. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Army ROTC is one of the best leadership courses in the country and can be part of your college curriculum. You’ll learn first-hand what it takes to lead others and motivate groups, and how to conduct missions as an officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you’ll earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and become a leader for life. Visit www.uwstout.edu/programs/rotc/
“Through service learning, a real client and tangible project provide the energy to fully engage the students. The result is a dynamic process-an exchange of ideas, experiences, learning and reflection-that each participant takes with them on their path as future professionals and community-minded citizens.”
Glendali Rodriguez, Assistant Professor, Operations, Construction and Management Department
2008–09
Estimated Costs Based on 15 credits per semester
Resident full-time undergraduate = $7,672 Minnesota full-time undergraduate = $7,666 Minnesota residents must apply for reciprocity
Non-resident full-time undergraduate = $15,844* Double room and most popular meal plan = $5,170 Estimated personal expenses = $1,810 “I’m a Human Development and Family Studies major and my goal is to work with either adolescents or college students in student support services. I enjoy my program very much because the faculty are fantastic! They are open-minded, fun, and make learning interesting.” Gao Nhia Vang
Included in the segregated fees are: 1. Health Fee 2. Activity and Athletic Fee 3. Laptop per Credit Fee 4. Student Center Fee 5. Student Technology Fee 6. Textbook Rental
Human Development and Family Studies, Junior
“One of my professors has us using technologies to help us both personally and professionally. To grade our projects he sent us electronic voice messages of him speaking and reviewing our paper. It was a more personal type of active learning because we had to become familiar with the programs to use them.” Luke Rieger Business Administration, Senior
* UW-Stout is a participating school in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Residents from Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and North Dakota may qualify for reduced tuition.
Helpful information online: Current costs: www.uwstout.edu/admissions/costs.shtml Scholarship information: www.uwstout.edu/foundation/scholarships_home.aspx Financial aid information: www.uwstout.edu/finaid
A modern Jarvis Hall Science Wing will be the home of UW-Stout’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs when the $43 million expansion and renovation is completed in three years. Our efforts in biotechnology and nanotechnology will have a home here.
Financial Assistance You may qualify for grants, low-interest loans, on-campus employment, or a combination of forms of financial assistance. Students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA [www.fafsa.ed.gov]. Whether or not you will qualify for financial assistance will depend on your financial need when you are admitted to the university. Your high school guidance counselors can supply application forms and help you fill them out. You can learn more online at www.uwstout.edu/finaid, or request our Paying for School brochure.
Scholarships
Merit Awards If you graduate in the top 5 percent of your high school class (or achieve a 3.0 grade point average if graduating from a high school that does not rank), and score 25 ACT or SAT equivalent, and enroll by July 15, you will receive a $1,000 Chancellor’s Academic Honor Scholarship. National Merit Finalists will receive a $500 award. Students who qualify for both will be awarded the scholarship of greater value. Outstanding students majoring in science, technology, engineering or math could qualify for a $5,000 scholarship renewable up to four years. Stout University Foundation Scholarships are awarded based on overall student profile, including participation in academic organizations and other groups, students’ interest areas or financial need. Awards range from $250 to $6,000. Scholarship applications are available online at www.uwstout.edu/foundation on December 1 and are due back February 15, 2009. If you have questions about these scholarships, call the Admissions Office at 1 800 44 STOUT.
“All of the professors have office hours and love to answer questions or even just chat. I actually have a few professors on AIM and MSN who I can ask questions anytime I need to.” Christian Heldstab Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Junior
2008–09
Admissions Expectations Academic preparation and success are the primary factors considered for admission to the university. No single factor, attribute or characteristic will be used to determine admission. Admission will be based on multiple criteria including academic and personal achievements. Nonacademic qualifications can make a good applicant strong. However, they will not make an academically weak applicant admissible. Academic Rigor: Applicants must complete the high school course requirements as determined by the University of Wisconsin System. Minimum for Admission English Math (Algebra I and higher) Social Science Natural Science Electives
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Grade Point Average: Applicants must earn good grades and maintain a high level of achievement in challenging course work. Trends in Grades: The pattern of grades over time is important, and an increasingly strong academic record can improve the likelihood of admission. Rank in Class: Class rank is requested of all applicants and we consider rank along with other factors. ACT/SAT Test Scores: A copy of your ACT score is also required to be considered with other factors. We will also accept the SAT.
Nonacademic Criteria: In addition to academic achievement, the Admissions Office will consider the following as part of the review of an application: leadership, volunteerism, personal statement, honors and awards, letters of recommendation, socioeconomic background, extracurricular activities, diversity of personal background and work experience.
New Freshmen and Admission New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 50 percent of their graduating class or have earned a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (or SAT equivalent).
Additional Expectations Some programs, including Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Science, and Manufacturing Engineering, are more selective and require stronger academic preparation. Art Applicants: Applicants must declare one of the specific concentrations in Art (Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Multimedia Design or Studio Art). The application will be considered incomplete until this information is received. Art – Graphic Design and Interior Design concentrations: In addition to the regular admissions review process, students will also turn in three original art pieces and a personal essay to be reviewed by a committee of our art and design faculty who will make the decision regarding admission into the Graphic Design or Interior Design concentrations. Students must
submit their completed application along with their artwork and essay by January 9, 2009. Notification of the decision will be sent in early February 2009. For more detailed information about the artwork that is required to be submitted and the personal essay, please go to www.uwstout.edu/programs/bfaa/ap.html.
Transfer Students Transfer students must forward official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions to the Admissions Office. In order to be admitted in good standing, you must have a grade point average of 2.5 or greater. Education major applicants must have a grade point average of 2.75 or greater. Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Science applicants have additional requirements. To review all transfer requirements, go online to www.uwstout.edu/admissions/transfer.shtml.
Come Visit Us!
The best way for you to be certain that UW-Stout is where you want to be is to see it for yourself. Campus visits are available during the academic year Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. To arrange a campus tour, a session with an admissions counselor or a meeting with a program director or adviser of a specific major (Monday through Friday only), students may call the Admissions Office at 1 (800) 447-8688 or register online at www.uwstout.edu/admissions/wcv.
Getting Here UW-Stout is easily accessible from the east or west on Highways 12 and 29 and from the north or south on Highway 25. You’ll find Menomonie about 60 miles east of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and about 260 miles northwest of Milwaukee on Interstate 94.
Special Campus Visit Opportunities Campus Preview Days offer students campus tours, sessions with the program director or adviser of a specific major and the opportunity to meet UW-Stout students, who will talk about why they chose UW-Stout.
Preview Days for the 2008-09 School Year are: October 10, 2008 October 16, 2008 October 17, 2008 October 30, 2008
October 31, 2008 February 13, 2009 April 17, 2009
Register online at: www.uwstout.edu/admissions/cpd.shtml
Stout Saturdays Stout Saturdays offer an admissions overview, a panel session featuring current students, and a campus tour. Saturdays scheduled for the 2008-09 school year are:
September 27, 2008 October 25, 2008 November 22, 2008 December 6, 2008
January 24, 2009 February 21, 2009 March 28, 2009 April 18, 2009
Register online at: www.uwstout.edu/admissions/scv.shtml
Office of Admissions 124 Bowman Hall University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI 54751
admissions.uwstout.edu