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A D M I S S I O N S . U W O S H . E D UA D M I S S I O N S . U W O S H . E D U

W H A T K I N D O F T I T A N W I L L Y O U B E ?

As a UW Oshkosh Titan

your classroom experiences

will be anything but textbook.

At UW Oshkosh we make sure that each

day of your academic journey is just as

fulfilling as the moment you cross the

stage at graduation. You’ll be provided

with the opportunity to explore new

subjects, discover your talents and build

a foundation for a successful life after

college. Choose from nearly 200 majors,

minors and emphases to build an academic

program that fuels your passion and ignites

your curiosity, and explore broad subjects

through our nationally recognized general

education curriculum.

Titans demonstrate on a daily basis what

students can do to change the world.

Titans are leaders, researchers and champions.

2 UW Oshkosh — Where excel lence and opportunity meet.™

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

AccountingEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInformation SystemsInteractive Web ManagementManagementMarketingSupply Chain Management

Business Minors Business AdministrationGlobal BusinessInformation SystemsInsurance and Risk ManagementOperations ResearchRisk Management and Actuarial ScienceSustainability Management

Business Emphases Business AnalyticsComputer Science Cost ManagementEnterprise Systems (ERP) Technology ManagementEntrepreneurship and Small Business ManagementFinancial ServicesHealthcare ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation ManagementInsuranceInternational ManagementLegal Studies in BusinessReal EstateRetail ManagementSalesSupply Chain ManagementTax PlanningWeb and Mobile DevelopmentWeb Presence Management

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Human ServicesHuman Services Leadership

Teacher Education Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education

Art Bilingual EducationBiology Broadfield Natural ScienceBroadfield Social ScienceChemistryEarth ScienceEnglishEnglish as a Second LanguageForeign Languages (Spanish, French, German)GeographyHistoryMathematicsMusic (Choral, Instrumental or General)Political SciencePhysical Education (includes Adapted Physical Education and Health)PhysicsSpeech Communication

Dual Education Special and Early/Elementary Special and Elementary/MiddleSpecial Education Cross Categorical

Education Minors Adapted Physical Education Bilingual Education (Hmong or Spanish) BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEarth ScienceEconomicsEnglish English as a Second Language Environmental Studies French

Geography German Health Education HistoryJournalismMathematics Language Arts Library ScienceReadingPhysicsPolitical Science Psychology Science/Social Science Sociology Spanish Speech Communication COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCEItalic text indicates minors and emphases.

AnthropologyArt

Art HistoryAthletic Training** Biology

Cell/MolecularEcology and Organismal BiologyHealthcare–BusinessHealthcare–ScienceMicrobiology

ChemistryBiomolecular Science

Communication StudiesOrganizational Communication

Computer ScienceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Criminal JusticeEconomics

GeneralInternationalQuantitative

Engineering TechnologyElectrical Environmental Mechanical

No matter which academic program you choose, you will earn

more than a degree—you will gain knowledge and experience

that will launch you into the career of your choice. With nearly

200 majors, minors and emphases, we can help you craft a plan

to get you where you want to be.U W O S H . E D U / G O / M A J O R S

** THE ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAM is a graduate degree program. † Indicates that the program is completed 100 percent online.


EnglishCreative WritingEnglish Liberal ArtsLinguisticsLiteratureRhetoric

Environmental HealthEnvironmental Studies

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Policies and Values

Fine Arts2-Dimensional Studio3-Dimensional StudioDesignInterdisciplinary Media Arts

FrenchGeographyGeology

Geology Liberal ArtsHydrogeologyProfessional

GermanHistoryInteractive Web ManagementInternational Studies

African StudiesAsian StudiesEuropean StudiesGeneral International StudiesGlobal and National SecurityInternational BusinessInternational DevelopmentLatin American Studies

Japanese StudiesJapanese Language and Culture

JournalismAdvertisingMedia StudiesVisual Journalism Writing/Editing

KinesiologyExercise and FitnessHealthcare–ScienceStrength and Conditioning

MathematicsOperations ResearchStatistics

Medical TechnologyMicrobiology Music

Composition Music Industry

Music BusinessRecording Technology

Music PerformanceInstrumentalPiano Vocal

PhilosophyPhysics

Applied PhysicsAstronomyPhysics/Engineering Dual DegreeProfessional Physics

Political ScienceCivic Engagement (Domestic or International)Law and PolicyLegal Studies

Psychology Healthcare–Business Healthcare–SciencePublic RelationsRadio TV FilmRadiologic ScienceReligious StudiesSocial Work Sociology

Human Diversity and Social Inequality

Organization, Community and EnvironmentSocial Control, Deviance and Criminology

SpanishStudio ArtsTheatre Arts

ActingDesign and TechnologyIntegratedTheatre Administration

Urban PlanningWomen’s and Gender Studies

COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing

STAND-ALONE MINORS African American StudiesCanada and U.S. StudiesMilitary ScienceNeurosciencePublic AdministrationSocial JusticeSustainability Management

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Anesthesiology AssistantChiropractic MedicineDentistryEngineeringLawMedicineOccupational TherapyOptometryOsteopathic MedicinePharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryVeterinary Medicine

LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Criminal Justice †Fire and Emergency Response Management †*Human Services Leadership †Leadership and Organizational Studies †*

Aviation Management †*Public Safety Administration †*

Liberal Studies †Leadership Development †Organizational Administration †

Undecided? You’re not alone.

More than 33 percent of first-year students are not sure where their career path will lead. To help, UW Oshkosh

provides one-on-one career and academic advising for all students.

* 2+2 DEGREE: Students must earn an associate degree from a technical college first and transfer to UW Oshkosh for the final two years.


At UW Oshkosh there is something

for everyone.

Whether you’re interested in entertainment,

culture, sustainability or volunteerism—there’s

an organization perfect for you. Student groups,

events and daily activities give you an opportunity

to grow intellectually, professionally and socially.

Involvement on campus broadens your resume and

is an important part of your Titan experience.

More than 180 student clubs and organizations at

UW Oshkosh allow you to explore your interests,

make lasting friendships and grow as a leader.

Our students work to advance positive and social

change and take time to enjoy entertainment

opportunities, volunteer and participate in sports,

music and theatre.

Student organizations are where Titans form bonds

that last a lifetime. View a full list of student

organizations at uwosh.edu/go/titanlink


Residence hall

communities

provide a great

way to meet new

friends. You can

attend hall events,

participate in a

game night, play

pool or relax in

the lounge.

Reeve Union Board is a source

for campus entertainment,

where students collaborate to

put on large-scale events l ike

concerts and comedians, as well

as weekly activities l ike movies,

karaoke, bingo nights and more.

With student activities happening

nearly every day and night, you’ll

always find a place to relax, meet

new people and explore.

Groups that organize community

service and volunteer opportunities,

like the Circle K International and

our campus chapter of Habitat for

Humanity, allow students to develop

teamwork skills and build their resumes

while giving back to the community.

The Multicultural

Education Center and

culturally based student

organizations help students

celebrate the differences that

make our campus amazing.

Boasting 46 national

championships and counting,

UW Oshkosh is an impressive

competitor in 19 NCAA

Division III and 12 nationally

recognized club sports,

providing excitement for

athletes and fans alike!

For casual recreation,

intramurals allow students

of all skill levels to compete

and stay active.

U W O S H . E D U / G O / T I TA N L I N K


NCAA DIVIS ION I I I SPORTS

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

CLUB SPORTS

Titans have a unique

campus advantage.

At UWO, we don’t just talk about the

importance of a student-centered

campus—we demonstrate it every day.

Titans benefit from small class sizes,

a mid-sized campus that supports

academic and student life and a faculty

that is dedicated to teaching. It’s easy

to see why Titans succeed—student

success is our first priority.

TO WALK ACROSS CAMPUS


ABOUT 85% OF F IRST-YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS L IVE IN UWO RESIDENCE HALLS

NATIONALLY RANKED LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY


An education from

UW Oshkosh is

a transformative

experience. Your time

here will inspire you,

shape you and broaden

your horizons.

THE HONORS COLLEGE High-achieving students benefit

from being part of the Honors

College, which is an academic

college for students in all majors.

Students in the Honors College

enjoy smaller class sizes, increased

faculty interaction, early registration

for classes, Honors study abroad

opportunities, independent

research and more.

GLOBAL SCHOLAR The Global Scholar Option is a

self-directed course of study open

to all UWO students who want to

deepen their understanding of

global issues. Students select from a

variety of courses to customize their

experience and can participate in a

number of hands-on opportunities

that prepare them to navigate

an increasingly complex world.

The Global Scholar distinction is

recognized at graduation.

MATH LABS AND WRIT ING CENTER Students can drop in at one of two

math labs on campus to receive free

assistance with any math assignment.

The Writing Center is also available

to students seeking assistance

with writing or speaking projects.

INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT Free tutoring for most classes on

campus is available through the

Center for Academic Resources.

Students also have access to faculty—

not teaching assistants—for questions

about course material, career direction

or academic opportunities.

STUDENT-CENTERED RESEARCH FOCUS UW Oshkosh receives $12–$14

million annually for faculty-student

research and creative activities.

Whether your interests are in the

science lab or the art studio, you

will work with world-class faculty to

build research and creative skills, be

published in academic journals and

benefit from experiences that apply

directly to your field.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (S I ) If you thrive in a group study

environment, free SI sessions provide

regular group review opportunities of

material for select 100- and 200-level

courses, including exam preparation.

CAMPUS COMPUTER LABS Academic buildings and residence

halls are equipped with computer

labs, which feature the latest software

programs. There is a 24/7 computer lab

on campus, and students receive 1,000

pages of free black-and-white printing

every semester.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS Students can take advantage of on-

campus resources like our LGBTQ

Resource Center, Women’s Center

and Multicultural Education Center to

attend informational programs or social

events and find a cozy space to relax,

study and meet new people.

THE ARTS In addition to a large number of

off-campus venues for artistic

expression, Titans can participate

in a variety of on-campus

music ensembles and theatrical

productions even without being a

music or theatre major or minor.


A PLACE TO WORK AND LEARN

When you become a Titan, you benefit from a surrounding

city and community that provide abundant opportunities

for internships, employment, community service and

research. Titans are in demand for internships and jobs in

the Fox Valley area and across the state. As a UW Oshkosh

student, you’ll graduate with a highly regarded degree and

will be able to include relevant work experience on your

resume. This combination of a student-centered education,

connections to internships and field experience, and

supportive community will give you an advantage in finding —

and excelling at— your future career.

A PLACE TO L IVE AND EXPLORE

The city of Oshkosh is home to more than 66,800 residents

and is rated highly and frequently in many “Best Of”

lists—from our outstanding local Main Street farmers

market to our reputation as a safe community. Even

people who don’t live here think we’re amazing! The

city has a strong community feel and urban setting and

is a great place to live, work and play. Looking for live

music and places to relax? We’ve got you covered. Want

a variety of dining, shopping and cultural experiences?

We’ve got that taken care of too.

Oshkosh and the

surrounding area are an

economic and financial

hub in Wisconsin. There

are ample internship

placement programs and

support services offered

through our Career

Services Office, so

students have the help

they need to secure

valuable career experience.

The Student Titan

Employment Program

(STEP) provides

meaningful employment

opportunities right

on campus. STEP

opportunities are similar

to paid internships

that allow you to gain

experience while fitting

work hours around your

class schedule.

Officially known as

“Wisconsin’s Event

City,” Oshkosh hosts

more than 1,000

events each year

and has an active

downtown area—within

walking distance of

campus—with coffee

shops, locally owned

restaurants and

boutique shopping.

The UW Oshkosh

campus community

celebrates diversity

and embodies

inclusive excellence

through academic

and student-life

programming.

Students, faculty

and staff feel

connected and at

home on campus.

Surrounded by

two lakes and the

Fox River, Oshkosh

is the perfect

setting for water

enthusiasts. Kayaks,

paddleboards and

more are available to

rent from our state-

of-the-art Student

Recreation and

Wellness Center.


2017 MONDAY, JULY 10 Titan Preview TUESDAY, JULY 11 Titan Preview FRIDAY, OCT. 6 Health Science Titan Preview FRIDAY, OCT. 20 Titan Preview FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Titan Preview FRIDAY, NOV. 17 Titan Preview

2018 FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Titan Preview MONDAY, JULY 16 Titan Preview TUESDAY, JULY 17 Titan Preview

Attend a Titan Preview Looking for more in-depth information about campus? You

belong at a Titan Preview! Spend a day on campus and

participate in special presentations, academic and student

services information sessions, and a campus tour. Visit our

website for details about the day.

Schedule a campus tour The best way to see how you’ll fit in as a UW Oshkosh Titan

is to experience it for yourself. In just 90 minutes you’ll find

out why students love our campus. Tours are offered Monday

through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and include the option

of a 30-minute one-on-one counselor appointment before or

after your tour. Saturday visits, which begin at 10 a.m. and

include a 30-minute group presentation and 90-minute tour,

are offered on select Saturdays, September through May.

R E G I S T E R F O R A T I TA N P R E V I E W O R S C H E D U L E A T O U R AT U W O S H . E D U / G O / V I S I T

Titan Preview Dates


Apply early! The online application opens Aug. 1, 2017.

Create your account, work on your application and submit it starting Sept. 1, 2017.

ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES AND HOW TO APPLY Apply online: apply.wisconsin.edu Review of applications for fall 2018 begins on Sept. 15, 2017.

Mail all transcripts or other print materials to:

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Admissions Office PO Box 2423 Oshkosh, WI 54903-2423

A P P LY. W I S C O N S I N . E D U

First-Year Applicants

UW System application apply.wisconsin.edu $50 nonrefundable application fee Official high school transcript ACT or SAT test scores (not required for applicants who are 21 or older) UWO ACT code: 4674

UWO SAT code: 1916

Transfer Students

UW System application apply.wisconsin.edu $50 nonrefundable application fee (students applying directly from the two-year UW Colleges are exempt from this fee) Official college/university transcripts from all post- secondary institutions attended Official high school transcript (if fewer than 30 transferable college credits have been earned or if the only institution attended is a technical college)

In order for us to make an admissions decision, applicants must submit all of the following items:

MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ADMISSION

Students most likely to be successful in college and more likely to be admitted

will have completed more than the minimum high school core course units noted

below, particularly in math and science. Many of our first-year students have

earned college credit while still in high school. For admissions consideration,

students must complete:

English— 4 years Math — 3 years (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) Natural Science— 3 years

Social Science— 3 years Additional academic electives— 4 years (e.g. foreign language, fine arts or computer science)

* Nonacademic factors are

given strong consideration for

nontraditional students who may

have graduated from high school

before applying to college.

First-Year Student Academic Factors

Rigor of college preparatory high school curriculum ACT or SAT test scores Cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) High school class rank when available Transfer Academic Factors

Rigor of completed college courses Number of college transfer credits earned Individual course grades Collegiate cumulative GPA (minimum 2.0; 2.5 preferred) High school academic record (if fewer than 30 transferable college credits have been earned at the time of application)

THE ADMISSIONS DECIS ION

UW Oshkosh uses a comprehensive review process to consider each applicant.

In addition to academics, we look for leadership, concern for others and the

community, and achievement in the arts, athletics and other extracurricular activities.

Key Nonacademic Factors

Extracurricular involvement: leadership experience, volunteerism and community service Diversity of personal background, work experience and life circumstances Student’s personal statement and responses to questions on the application Letters of recommendation are optional, but may be helpful for those students who may need further support


FINANCIAL AID The majority of students at UW Oshkosh receive financial aid. In 2016-2017 we offered more than $158.4 million to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Visit the Financial Aid Office website to learn more about the types of financial aid you may be eligible for at financialaid.uwosh.edu FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) AND COLLEGE GOAL WISCONSIN Students who plan to enroll in college for fall 2018 can file a FAFSA starting on Oct. 1, 2017. The priority filing date for UW Oshkosh is Dec. 20, 2017. UW Oshkosh’s FAFSA school code is 003920. Visit fafsa.ed.gov to use the FAFSA4caster to estimate your potential federal financial aid and learn more. If you would like assistance with your FAFSA, you can contact our Financial Aid Office or attend a free College Goal Wisconsin event. College Goal Wisconsin provides hands-on FAFSA completion sessions throughout the state in November 2017 and January 2018. Visit collegegoalwi.org for available dates and locations. FIRST-YEAR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS UW Oshkosh awards a large number of first-year student scholarships each year. The University also offers outstanding scholarship awards for Wisconsin Academic Excellence and National Merit scholars. Additional scholarships are available based on merit, academics, leadership achievements and other points of eligibility. To be considered for scholarships, students must be admitted to the University and submit their applications no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, unless otherwise noted. For more information on scholarships, visit uwosh.edu/go/scholarships RESOURCES FOR NONRESIDENT STUDENTS

Wisconsin ResidentMidwest Student Exchange

Program (MSEP)Nonresident

Minnesota Reciprocity

Return to Wisconsin

Tuition & Fees $7,600 $10,750 $15,174 $8,338 $11,706

Room (Standard Double) $4,220 $4,220 $4,220 $4,220 $4,220

Approx. Books $600 $600 $600 $600 $600

15-Meal Plan $2,810 $2,810 $2,810 $2,810 $2,810

Total $15,230 $18,380 $22,804 $15,968 $19,336

ESTIMATED ANNUAL COSTS FOR 2017–2018

*Estimated total annual cost includes full-time tuition (12–18 credits), average cost of books, housing based on standard

double room and a 15-meal plan with Titan Dollars. These costs are an estimate and may be subject to change.

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Earn your degree at UWO and receive a significantly

reduced nonresident tuition rate as an MSEP student.

Students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri,

Nebraska and North Dakota automatically save more than

$4,400 in tuition each year as part of the Midwest Student

Exchange Program! All majors qualify for MSEP.

Learn more about MSEP at uwosh.edu/go/msep

TITAN NATIONAL SCHOLAR

Our innovative Titan National Scholar program awards

high-achieving nonresident students with our low-cost,

Wisconsin in-state tuition rate, which is up to $7,500 in

savings each year! For nonresident students from MSEP

states, the combination of MSEP and Titan National

Scholar provides the same benefit.

View qualifications and learn more about this

incredible program at uwosh.edu/go/tns.


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A D M I S S I O N S . U W O S H . E D U

Rev. 3/17

B E A P A R T O F S O M E T H I N G B I G .

In compl iance with the Campus Secur i ty Act , informat ion regarding substance abuse prevent ion, graduat ion rate data, sexual assault , sexual harassment and the Annual Campus Secur i ty Report is ava i lable at : uwosh.edu/deanofstudents/documents/dos-campus-safety-report .pdf . Paper copies of th is publ icat ion are avai lable upon request f rom the Dean of Students Off ice, (920) 424-3100. The Univers i ty of Wiscons in Oshkosh is committed to nondiscr iminat ion on the bas is of race, color, ethnic or nat ional or ig in, sex, sexual or ientat ion, gender ident i ty, re l ig ion, age, ancestry, d isabi l i ty, genet ic informat ion, mi l i tary status, veteran status, arrest or convict ion record, or pol i t ica l aff i l iat ion in admiss ions, educat ional programs or act iv i t ies and employment, inc luding employment of d isabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, as required by appl icable laws and regulat ions. Inquir ies concerning T it le VI of the Civ i l R ights Act of 1964, T i t le IX of the Educat ion Amendments of 1972, Sect ion 504 of the Rehabi l i tat ion Act of 1973, the Age Discr iminat ion Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabi l i t ies Act Amendments Act of 2008, may be directed to the Director of Equity and Aff i rmat ive Act ion, Univers i ty of Wiscons in Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, Wiscons in, 54901 (Phone) (920) -424-0330.

UW Oshkosh is accredited by the Higher Learning Commiss ion (HLC) . For a complete l i s t ing of UW Oshkosh’s accreditat ions and memberships, v is i t

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