University of Wisconsin-River Falls

University of Wisconsin-River Falls requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UW River Falls accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UW River Falls has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at UW River Falls complete all the credits required within six years.

UW River Falls offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UW River Falls may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At UW River Falls?

UW River Falls has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UW River Falls directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UW River Falls

When choosing a major, UW River Falls students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UW River Falls.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UW River Falls does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UW River Falls

UW River Falls offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Does UW River Falls Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UW River Falls offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UW River Falls Have An Online Program?

✅ UW River Falls has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UW River Falls Give AP Credit?

✅ UW River Falls offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UW River Falls Have An Honors Program?

✅ UW River Falls offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UW River Falls.

Does UW River Falls Require Internships?

❌ UW River Falls studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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University of Wisconsin-River Falls Library

The main library on campus is the Chalmer Davee Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UW River Falls

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UW River Falls offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and University of Minnesota-Duluth

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UW River Falls have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UW River Falls has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UW River Falls include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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