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READY. THE PATH TO YOUR CAREER BEGINS HERE

RATED 15 TH BEST SMALL TOWN IN AMERICA

WELCOME TO MENOMONIE

Whether your idea of fun includes exploring the scenic Red Cedar State Trail, catching a show at the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, or shredding it at the Menomonie Skate Park, there’s something for everyone in Menomonie. You’ll enjoy the small-town charm our downtown artisan shops and restaurants offer, and when you’re seeking the “big city life,” the Twin Cities are only an hour away.

READY. THAT’S HOW YOU’LL BE DESCRIBED AS A GRADUATE.  READY TO ACHIEVE  READY TO SUCCEED

As one of only 125 polytechnic universities in the nation, we are uniquely positioned to make you career-ready through our blended curriculum of practice and theory supported by our polytechnic tenets:  APPLIED LEARNING. Learn by doing as early as your first year in our interactive learning environments. We have three times as many labs as classrooms on campus. Get hands-on experiential learning opportunities like undergraduate research and paid co-ops where you can earn while you learn.  CAREER FOCUS. Choose from distinctive majors within six career clusters to explore what you’re passionate about. Network at our career fairs—some of the largest in the Midwest—or with the 1,500 employers nationwide who actively recruit Stout students. Year after year 98% of our students are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.  COLLABORATION. Connect with the leaders in your field who are making a difference inside and outside the classroom. UW-Stout is a recognized leader in creating partnerships with businesses and non-profit organizations who infuse their expertise into each of our programs. As a student here, you’ll collaborate with these partners and our award-winning faculty to solve real-world problems.

ART, DESIGN & GRAPHICS B.F.A. in Animation and Digital Media  B.S. in Arts Administration & Entrepreneurship B.F.A. in Game Design & Development  B.F.A. in Graphic Design & Interactive Media Communication Design Interaction Design B.F.A. in Industrial Design  B.F.A. in Interior Design B.F.A. in Studio Art Ceramics Comics Contemporary Sculptural Practices Drawing Metals and Contemporary Art Jewelry Painting

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT B.S. in Business Administration Supply Chain Management B.S. in Supply Chain Management B.S. in Construction B.S. in Fashion & Retail Fashion Design & Development Retail Analytics B.S. in Golf Enterprise Management  B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management  B.S. in Management  Business Management Human Resource Management Facilities Operations Management Project Management Quality Management Risk Control and Safety Management Supply Chain Management B.S. in Real Estate Property Management  B.S. in Supply Chain Management

EDUCATION B.S. in Art Education B.S. in Career, Technical Education and Training 

HUMAN & SOCIAL SCIENCES B.S. in Applied Social Science  History and Politics Economics Sociology and Anthropology B.S. in Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation B.S. in Dietetics B.S. in Health, Wellness & Fitness Health and Wellness Promotions Fitness Professional B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies  B.S. in Psychology  Pre-Clinical Self-Designed B.S. in Rehabilitation Services  Independent Living Rehabilitation Individualized Psychiatric Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Service Specialist Social Work Substance Abuse Counseling

B.S. in Early Childhood Education  B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences Education  B.S. in Marketing & Business Education  B.S. in Special Education  B.S. in Technology Education 

MAJORS

Photography Printmaking B.S. in Video Production

 Online Delivery Option

 www.uwstout.edu/programs

 Not offered anywhere else in the UW System

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

PRE-HEALTH UW-Stout offers courses and programs that fulfill the prerequisite requirements for professional study in the highly competitive health science fields. The following Bachelor of Science degrees can assist you in reaching your goal:

» Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology » Applied Science – Biology or Interdisciplinary Science » Dietetics » Environmental Science – Environmental Health » Health, Wellness and Fitness » Human Development and Family Studies » Psychology » Rehabilitation Services

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS B.S. in Computer Networking &

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATH B.S. in Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Biology B.S. in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Actuarial Science Business Management Cyber Security Interdisciplinary Mathematics Education

Information Technology  B.S. in Computer Science  Cyber Security and Secure Software Development Game Design and Development Mobile Applications Interdisciplinary B.S. in Cybersecurity  B.S. in Digital Marketing Technology  B.S. in Information & Communication Technologies  B.S. in Professional Communication & Emerging Media 

The following study areas are available:

Scientific Computing Software Development

» Pre-Chiropractic » Pre-Dentistry » Pre-Medicine » Pre-Occupational Therapy

B.S. in Applied Science Applied Physics Biology Industrial Chemistry

» Pre-Optometry » Pre-Pharmacy » Pre-Physical Therapy

Interdisciplinary Science Materials and Nanoscience B.S. in Computer & Electrical Engineering

» Pre-Physician’s Assistant » Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering B.S. in Engineering Technology Industrial Automation Mechanical Design Plastics Production Operations B.S. in Environmental Science Aquatic Biology Environmental Health

Applied Journalism Digital Humanities

PRE-LAW UW-Stout can prepare you to apply to law schools when following recommended coursework. The following Bachelor of Science degrees can be applied toward pre-law:

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Undeclared

» Applied Social Science » Business Administration » Human Development and Family Studies » Psychology

If you’re not so sure on a major, that’s okay, we’ll help you find the right fit. You can start out as an undeclared student while you decide. B.S. in Individualized Studies  Design your own degree to meet your goals. Only available to students with 45+ college credits.

Natural Resource Conservation B.S. in Food Science & Technology B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering  B.S. in Mechanical Engineering B.S. in Packaging  B.S. in Plastics Engineering 

For more information: www.uwstout.edu/academics/majors-minors/ pre-professional-pathways

 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)/INTERNSHIP: Earn while you learn through a for-credit, supervised co-op where you are an employee of an organization.  SERVICE-LEARNING: Participate in a course that utilizes community-based service to realize academic and professional goals.  STUDENT TEACHING: Enjoy a period of guided teaching with increasing responsibility over time for leading the school experiences of a group of learners.

As a polytechnic, we are committed to ensuring you learn through applied or “hands-on” learning experiences. That’s why they’re infused into the curriculum of every major, and 100% of our students graduate having completed at least one of these experiences. HANDS-ON LEARNING

 CAPSTONE: Work with other students, individually or in groups, to complete an advanced intellectual final project.

 RESEARCH: Contribute intellectually or creatively to address a disciplinary societal need.

 FIELD EXPERIENCE: Apply practical, professional experience with classroom-based education.

3x MORE LABS THAN CLASSROOMS

 MAYBE A GOOD SPOT FOR TESTIMONIAL??

 SERVICE-LEARNING: Realize aca demic and professional goals through community-based service.

“Studying abroad is important, as our world is slowly coming closer together and we interact with vastly different people. It’s an amazing experience to go to another country.”

DEON CANON Professional Communication and Emerging Media Applied Social Science

 EDUCATION ABROAD: Experience innovative and career-focused learning domestically or internationally through various education abroad opportunities. Options to study abroad vary from a week to an academic year. www.uwstout.edu/studyabroad  NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (NSE): Study in the U.S., its territories or Canada while paying UW-Stout tuition. www.nse.org

HOMETOWN Milwaukee, WI

MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD

STUDENT ENROLLMENT 7,692 UNDERGRADUATE

86%

14%

GRADUATE

MALE

54%

46%

FEMALE

CAMPUS FACILITIES

INSPIRING FACULTY 99% of our classes will be taught by faculty and academic staff members who are actively involved in advising students. FACULTY FACTS 18:1 Student/Faculty Ratio 427 Teaching Faculty and Staff 24 Average Lecture Class 18 Average Laboratory Sections 125 Acres 20 Residence Halls 238 Laboratories 25 Academic and Administration Buildings

HONORS COLLEGE

The Honors College provides additional intellectual breadth and depth to your education, and is the home to many of UW-Stout’s most curious and passionate students. Through cultural, outdoor and on-campus extracurricular activities, Honors College takes learning out of the classroom and provides you with opportunities to get to know your teachers, as well as fellow students who want to get the most out of their college experience. Honors College students receive personalized advising and support, are encouraged to explore their passions with self-designed projects, and are eligible for a number of campus privileges.

 www.uwstout.edu/honors-college

STUDENT LIFE

MORE THAN 150 STUDENT GROUPS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT

Our Pick One program encourages you to dive into at least one college experience.

When you’re involved on campus, you tend to do better academically, build friendships, develop leadership skills and have fun. • Student Organizations • Leadership • Cultural and Identity • Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Performing Arts • Spiritual • Campus Events • Civic Engagement • Social Justice

78% OF STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN STUDENT GROUPS

• Service and Volunteerism • Academic and Professional • Athletic and Recreation

• LGBTQIA+ Programs • Military and Veterans • On-Campus Employment

91% OF PICK ONE! PARTICIPANTS ATTEND STUDENT ACTIVITIES EACH MONTH

 www.uwstout.edu/life-stout What will be your One?

 MAYBE A GOOD SPOT FOR TESTIMONIAL??

Nikki Ruf began the student group Women in Information and Technology and Security. “Being involved in leadership and learning how to be a leader was a huge influence on me. It’s a great addition to your college experience.” NIKKI RUF Computer Networking and Information Technology

HOMETOWN Altoona, WI

A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT

We strive to help you succeed not only in the classroom but in all aspects of your life. No matter who you are or what you need to succeed, we’re here to support you through a variety of campus services and groups such as:

“These programs [Fostering Success and Student Support Services] have taken my college experience and made things possible when I thought I couldn’t do it. They set me up for life past graduation, and I think that is the best part of it all.”

• ASPIRE/Student Support Services • Counseling Center • Disability Services • Fostering Success for Foster Youth • Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) • Health Services • International Student Services • LGBTQIA+ Program (the Qube) • McNair Scholars Program

• Multicultural Student Services • Student organizations for students of color (Black Student Union, Hmong Stout Student Organization, Latinos Unidos, Native American Student Organization) • Tutoring Services – including 24/7 online services • Veteran Services/Veteran’s Club • Stout MentorLink

OLIVIA JOHNSTON Business Administration

HOMETOWN Menomonie, WI

45% OF STUDENTS ARE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

1,000 STUDENTS OF COLOR ATTEND UW-STOUT

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICES Multicultural Student Services (MSS) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and dedicated to the academic and personal success of multiethnic (Black, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx) students through programs and services that lead to greater student engagement, retention, persistence, and graduation. MSS provides the following programs and services: • Academic, career, personal, and intercultural support through individual advisement, small group discussions, and workshops • Financial support through scholarships and grants • Leadership development through workshops and advisement of student organizations • Multicultural living community options in the residence halls • Stoutward Bound living and learning community  www.uwstout.edu/mss STOUTWARD BOUND Stoutward Bound (SWB) is a first-year experience program through the MSS Office. SWB is designed to provide an early start to your college experience. Participants will be part of a supportive environment committed to preparing them for success and their transition from high school to college. SWB Scholars move to campus two weeks before the start of the fall semester to get to know the campus, meet their peers, engage with faculty and staff, begin their coursework, and attend various workshops. SWB develops a learning and living community of scholars and leaders. Our goal is for SWB Scholars to thrive in academic resilience together in community. Join the SWB program this Fall!  www.uwstout.edu/stoutwardbound

 STOUT ADVENTURES: Stout Adventures has something for the outdoor enthusiast in you! There is no experience necessary for our two 30-foot rock climbing walls, outdoor equipment rental center, outdoor challenge course, or our trips and clinics program. Come enjoy the great outdoors — we’ve got you covered!  FITNESS CENTERS: With two locations on campus, our fitness centers offer 24/7 access, group fitness classes, personal training and more.

SEPERATE OUR AREAS BE ACTIVE & EXPLORE Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure or to work up a sweat in the gym, University Recreation has multiple experiences to help you be active and find new adventures.

 INTRAMURAL SPORTS : Intramural Sports is one of the most active programs on campus providing a variety of competitive and recreational sports for over 3,500 participants annually.  SPORTS CLUBS: Sport Clubs are student organizations focused on a sport or recreational activity. With 33 groups, participation is open to all and brings together more than 600 participants ever year.

90% OF STUDENTS FEEL ACTIVITIES ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATION

12 YEARS IN A ROW GPA FOR STUDENT ATHLETES EXCEEDED CAMPUS GPA

Division III Athletics

NCAA MEN’S TEAMS: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Track and Field NCAA WOMEN’S TEAMS: Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball

“I chose to continue my track and field career in college to give me something to work for and for the atmosphere that being a part of a college track and field team brings. I knew by being on the team I would instantly have a family I can go to for help and (it would) offer me so much more than I could have ever gotten not being an athlete.”

RAELIN SORENSEN Early Childhood Education

HOMETOWN Centuria, WI

TUITION AND FEES

ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE COSTS

Based on 15 credits per semester

WI

MN MSEP*

Non-Resident

Tuition and Fees Minnesota residents must apply for reciprocity

$9,663 $11,697 $13,003 $17,930

Double Room and Most Popular Meal Plan

$8,398 $8,398 $8,398 $8,398

Total Yearly Costs

$18,061 $20,095 $21,401 $26,328

Current costs are online at: www.uwstout.edu/tuition * UW-Stout is a participating school in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Residents from Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio may qualify for reduced tuition. While not a participant in MSEP, Illinois residents will receive a tuition waiver equivalent to the MSEP rate.

SCHOLARSHIPS The university and its foundation award more than $1 million in scholarships every year to outstanding students. The highly competitive awards are based on your overall student profile, including participation in academic organizations and other groups, interest areas or financial need. The application deadline is the first Monday in February. Awards range from $250 to $9,000. The scholarship listing and applications are available online.  www. uwstout.edu/scholarships FINANCIAL AID You may qualify for grants, low-interest loans, on-campus employment or a combination of financial assistance. More than 80% of UW-Stout students receive financial aid. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) [www.fafsa.gov]. Whether or not you qualify for financial assistance will depend on your financial need when you are admitted to the university.  www.uwstout.edu/financial-aid

TUITION AND FEES INCLUDE: • Laptop and software • Textbooks and e-textbooks • Student activities • Health Services

• Recreation complex • Local bus service

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

YOUR ROOM INCLUDES: • Cable TV with 90+ channels • Microwave and refrigerator combination • Basic furniture including: Carpeting Bed with complete loft kit Desk/Chair Closet Dresser Bookshelf you can check out a vacuum, volleyball, frisbee, tools, games and more. • Laundry • Full kitchen • Game, study and meeting rooms • No cost printing (black and white duplex) YOUR HALL INCLUDES: • Front desk services where

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE The First Year Experience (FYE) focuses on bringing out-of-classroom experiences together with your academic future. With activities from intramural teams to study groups, you can foster connections with classmates, advisers and faculty members who are right down the hall or just across the street! FYE students live in one of the south campus residence halls, along with other first-year students who are new to the campus. The emphasis in the FYE halls is to help you adjust to campus life and be a successful student. NEXT EXPERIENCE In your second and subsequent years, you’ll move to one of our Next Experience Halls, many of which are located on north campus. Events, activities, and opportunities that enrich your college experience continue, and you will build upon your growing success that started in an FYE hall. Students living in a Next Experience Hall live with other upperclass students and will benefit from programs geared toward helping them take the next steps in their professional career.

ADDED VALUE

Our scholarship offerings and affordable tuition are just part of what allows a significant percentage of our students to graduate with a low level of debt.

• Tuition includes a laptop and software relevant to your major (valued at up to $4,500) • Textbook rental is also included in your tuition ($200–$500 per semester in savings) • Residence hall rooms are fully furnished with items that often cost extra (valued up to $1,000)

• The low cost of living for the area also offers affordable off-campus housing options • There are a wide array of on campus jobs that will allow you to balance work and school • Our paid co-op and internship opportunities do not count against your financial aid award

RETURN ON EDUCATION Due to our exceptional career-focused education you are likely to find that the career opportunities you’ll have as a graduate, or even prior to graduation, will make repaying any loans you incur easier.

• You’ll enjoy enhanced opportunities for applied learning starting as early as your first year, as well as gaining one-of-a-kind opportunities to work with real-world projects and organizations.

• Our strong industry network will provide you with connections, partnerships, and advisory board consultation that will keep what you study in your major relevant.

CAREER SERVICES

Our Career Services office is one of the best in the Midwest, offering enhanced services to support you through your career development. They have helped thousands of students like you take the next step from their undergraduate education to employment or graduate school. While you’re a student at UW-Stout, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a Career Services Counselor who specializes in your program area. You’ll also have access to our online employment portal, Handshake, which includes access to an employer database, several job boards, career events, on campus interviews, and databases of other career information. Handshake also provides students the opportunity to “earn while you learn” through paid co-ops and internships as well as many student employment opportunities on campus. Career Services will also invite you to attend our two annual career conferences, some of the largest in the Midwest, where many students secure internships, co-ops, and post-graduation employment.

“We are lucky to have knowledgeable and accomplished professors who are so passionate about the subjects they teach that it brings a positive, exciting dynamic to the classroom.”

 www.uwstout.edu/academics/career-services

ALEE WEBB Engineering Technology HOMETOWN Menomonie, WI

$52,000 AVERAGE SALARY FOR 2021 GRADUATES

98.4% EMPLOYED POST GRADUATION OR CONTINUING EDUCATION

60% EMPLOYED BEFORE GRADUATION

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

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 criteria can make a good applicant strong, however, they will not make an academically weak applicant admissible. UW-Stout has extended being test optional to the 2024-2025 academic year. Students will not be required to submit test scores as part of the application process but may choose to submit test scores if they would like.

TO APPLY, SEND US: • A completed UW System application, available online at apply.wisconsin.edu OR A completed Common application, available online at www.commonapp.org • High school transcripts • Optional: A copy of your ACT or SAT score

YOUR SENIOR YEAR STEPS TO ADMISSION AUGUST ∙ Apply online (Priority Deadline: December 1st to be eligible for most scholarships) ∙ Set up your UW-Stout email account (must have this set up to receive housing and orientation info) OCTOBER ∙ Stout University Foundation Scholarship application opens ∙ Complete FAFSA using FAFSA School Code: 003915 (Priority Deadline: February 15th for need-based scholarships) FEBRUARY ∙ Stout University Foundation Scholarship application deadline (first Monday in February) ∙ Complete housing contract (Deadline: March 1st for priority room selection) ∙ Registration for UW Placement Testing opens MARCH ∙ Sign up for First-Year Registration and Orientation ∙ Complete housing and dining questionnaire ∙ MN residents register for reciprocity JUNE ∙ Submit final high school transcripts to UW-Stout Admissions ∙ Check email for room selection process and time ∙ Attend First-Year Registration and Orientation AUGUST ∙ Receive move-in instructions via Stout email ∙ Review fall billing information ∙ If taking out student loan(s), sign Master Promissory Note ∙ If you plan to bring a vehicle to campus, purchase a parking permit SEPTEMBER ∙ Move into your residence hall, make friends, and have a blast during Week One Orientation ∙ Classes begin ∙ Review financial aid award letter ∙ Sign Student Account Contract

PRIMARY ACADEMIC CRITERIA ACADEMIC RIGOR: Applicants must complete the high school course requirements as determined by the University of Wisconsin System. MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS English 4 Math (Algebra I and higher) 3

Social Science 3 Natural Science 3 Electives 4 Total Units 17

GRADE POINT AVERAGE: Applicants must maintain a high level of achievement in challenging coursework. TRENDS IN GRADES: The pattern of grades over time is important and an increasingly strong academic record can improve the likelihood of admission. CLASS RANK: Class rank will be considered (if available). ACT/SAT TEST SCORES: UW-Stout has extended being test optional to the 2024 2025 academic year. Students will not be required to submit test scores as part of the application process but may choose to submit test scores if they would like.

CONTACT

Admissions Office 212 Sorensen Hall 121 10th Ave E

Menomonie, WI 54751 Phone: 715-232-1232 Fax: 715-232-1667

Email: admissions@uwstout.edu Website: admissions.uwstout.edu Text: 715-602-8088 www.facebook.com/UWStoutADM www.twitter.com/uwstout @uwstoutpics @uwswtoutadmissions ∙

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