Location

• Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA

• Small, peaceful city (population ~15,000)

• 1 hour from Madison and Milwaukee

• 2 hours from Chicago

General Information

• Approx. 11,000 students

• 75+ programs (undergraduate & graduate)

• All courses taught by qualified faculty

• Student–faculty ratio: 20:1

Academic Areas

• College of Arts and Communication

• College of Letters and Sciences

• College of Business and Economics

• College of Education and Professional Studies

• School of Graduate Studies

Academic Calendar

• Fall Semester: Late Aug – Mid Dec

• Spring Semester: Jan – May

Nomination & Application

Nomination Requirements:

• Must be nominated by home university

• Completed at least 1 year of study

• Good academic standing

Application Deadline:

• Fall: 15 March

• Spring: 15 October

Application Documents

• Online application (free)

• Exchange application supplement

• English proficiency (test / attestation / interview)

• Academic transcript (English or translated)

• Passport copy

• Certification of finances

• Bank statement (last 6 months)

• Course selection form

Tuition & Fees

• Orientation fee: approx. USD 170

• International activities fee: approx. USD 125 per semester

• Mandatory UW System health insurance

Visa

• J-1 visa required

• DS-2019 issued after admission

Accommodation

• 13 on-campus residence halls

• Most exchange students placed in Wells East or Pulliam Hall

• Off-campus housing available (self-arranged)

Meals

• Meal plans available (10–24 meals/week)

• Not included unless specified in agreement

Academic Information

• Minimum 12 credits per semester (undergraduate)

• Courses may require prerequisites

• Face-to-face, hybrid, and 8-week courses available

• GPA system: 4.00 scale

Orientation

• Mandatory for all exchange students

• Includes academic advising and university services

Campus Life

• 24/7 campus police and safety system

• Recreation center (gym, pool, track)

• Free tutoring available

Part-time Work

• On-campus work allowed (up to 20 hours/week)

Transportation

• Free campus shuttle

• Weekend buses to Milwaukee and Madison

• Access to Chicago via regional transport

Living Environment

• Quiet, student-friendly town

• Restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies nearby

• Average temperature:

  • Summer: ~28°C

  • Winter: ~ -3°C

Nearby Attractions

• Wisconsin Dells

• Lake Geneva

• Kettle Moraine State Forest

• House on the Rock