The document provides information about the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. It is located 70 miles west of Madison, WI and has an enrollment of around 8,600 students. The university has a small student to faculty ratio of 25:1 and offers 41 majors across its three colleges. Notable programs include the Tri-State Initiative which offers reduced tuition for students from Iowa and Illinois, and the School of Agriculture which has 800 students across 6 major programs. UW-Platteville provides many student services and opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities and education abroad.

2. Where is Platteville?
70 miles west of
Madison
20 miles east of
Dubuque, IA
Just north of Illinois
border
About 11,000 people

3. The Students:
•Total enrollment: 8,600 students
-7,800 Undergraduates
•Student/faculty ratio: 25:1
•Average Class Size: 28 students
The University:
•Campus: 820 acres
-12 residence halls
-20 academic & student services buildings
-400 acre education & research farm
•Academic Programs: 41 Majors & 77 Minors

4. 3 Colleges at UW-Platteville
1) BILSA- Business, Industry,
Life Science, Agriculture
2) LAE- Liberal Arts and
Education
3) EMS- Engineering,
Mathematics, Science

5. Admission Guidelines
Students meeting the following
requirements will be CONSIDERED for admission:
Top 50% of class OR ACT composite score of 22
Coursework
◦ English (4), Math (3), Social Science (3),
Natural Science (3)
◦ Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Computer Science or
vocational coursework (4 additional units).
Other factors taken into consideration as well
◦ Ex: stronger academic performance later in high school
Apply! www.uwplatt.edu or paper application
◦ Fall application review begins Sept. 15, Spring June 1
◦ $44 application fee

6. Perks of UW-Platteville
Most economical
school in the
UW system
Free admission to all
UW-Platteville
sporting events
Residence hall
rooms with: carpet,
cable, mini fridges,
and high speed
internet!
Textbook rental &
health services
included in tuition!
All classes are
taught by faculty,
not teaching
assistants!
You can bring a car
to campus

7. Tri-State Initiative (TSI)
Tuition savings program
• For new freshman & transfer
students from Iowa or Illinois
• Only offered at UW-Platteville
• Must declare a TSI eligible major
~ All agriculture majors are eligible
~ Cannot come in undecided
• Good for 5 years

8. Tuition and Fees 2013-14
Tuition (includes segregated fees)
◦ In-state tuition: ~$7,400
◦ TSI: ~$10,400
~TSI can save students about $4,500 per year!!!
Double Room Residence Hall: $3,700
Segregated fees include items such as:
◦ Textbook rental
◦ Health services
◦ Intramurals
◦ Campus events

9. How do I pay for school?
◦ Apply for financial aid ASAP after Jan. 1
FAFSA form
Available at all universities
◦ Grants – Free money
◦ Loans- Money that requires repayment
◦ Student employment
◦ Scholarships
January 15th- deadline for new freshman to
apply and be admitted to UW-Platteville in
order to be eligible for scholarships

10. Services at UW-Platteville
What services are available to every
student?
◦ Career Center
◦ Counseling Services
◦ Writing and Tutoring Resources
◦ Services for Students with Disabilities
◦ Health Services
◦ Children’s Center
◦ Textbook Center

11. Student Life
Over 220 organizations on campus!
Here are just a few options:
◦ Greek Organizations
◦ Music and Theater Groups
◦ Honor and Recognition Societies
◦ Student Governance
◦ Religious/Spiritual Groups
◦ Special Interest Organizations

12. Education Abroad
Program Options Program Types
Winterim
Spring Break
Summer
Semester
Academic Year
Calendar Year
Study Abroad
Student Teaching
Internships
Research
Service Learning
Volunteering
700+ programs  200+ areas of study  50+ countries

13. Education Abroad for Aggies
Dronten, Netherlands - Semester, Year
Townsville, Australia - Semester, Year
Ghana, Africa – Winterim
Japan - Summer
Brasov, Romania- Summer
San Ignacio, Belize - Summer
Belfast, Northern Ireland- Semester, Year
Romania- Summer
See Education Abroad
website for more…

14. Dronten University of Applied Sciences
Dronten, Netherlands
Food Chain Management
Animal Health & Welfare
EU Funds Management
Rural Innovation &
Development
Food Safety Management
International Livestock
Production
International Horticulture
& Management
Pay Platteville tuition
to study in Holland!

15. http://www.uwplatt.edu/soa/

17. 6 Majors in the
School of Agriculture
1) Agribusiness
2) Agricultural Education
3) Animal Science
4) Ornamental Horticulture
5) Reclamation, Environment, &
Conservation
6) Soil and Crop Science
Pre-professional: Veterinary Medicine
 This is not a major.
 Students are taking required classes by a professional
veterinary school such as UW-Madison

18. School of Agriculture (SOA) Facts
800 students in SOA
Ratio of men to women-
1:1
Caring faculty and staff
19 active clubs
◦ 6 judging teams
Facilities include:
◦ 400 acre farm
◦ Science laboratories
◦ 8,000 square foot
greenhouse

19. Agribusiness
Number of students-
280
Teaches students
business, marketing,
& management
practices specific to
agriculture
Study abroad in
Africa!
Career opportunities:
◦ Loan officers
◦ Food production & retail
◦ Sales representatives
◦ Consulting

20. Agricultural Education
Number of students-
45
Options & careers:
◦ Agricultural Education
teaching
Ag education to middle
& high school students
◦ Agricultural Education
with tech ed emphasis
Students can become
ag or tech ed teacher
◦ Agricultural Education
non- teaching
Extension, 4-H

21. Animal Science
Number of students-
310
Teaches students:
◦ Basic sciences
◦ Advanced technology
◦ Production practices
Career Opportunities:
◦ Genetics
◦ Nutrition
◦ Food safety
◦ Other animal related
fields

22. Ornamental Horticulture
Number of students-
27
Provides students with
an understanding of:
◦ Landscaping
◦ Greenhouse
management
◦ Nursery operations
◦ Turfgrass management
Career opportunities:
◦ USDA plant inspector
◦ Landscape designer
◦ Nursery manager

23. Reclamation, Environment,
& Conservation
Number of students-
50
Prepares students to
restore the land,
water, and air
A major for anyone
who enjoys the
outdoors
Career opportunities:
◦ City & national parks
◦ Dept of Natural
Resources
◦ Fish & wildlife services

24. Soil and Crop Science
Number of students-
80
A program studying
the practice of soil
management and
production of field
crops
Career opportunities:
◦ Soil conservationists
◦ Crop genetics
researchers
◦ Frontier FS
◦ Pioneer

25. Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Prepares students for
professional school in
veterinary medicine
◦ Ex: UW-Madison or
Purdue
NOT a major
◦ Students generally
major in Biology,
Chemistry, or Animal
Science
◦ 4 semesters of
chemistry required
◦ Take all the math you
can in high school!

26. UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm
http://www.uwplatt.edu/pioneerfarm/
Facilities include:
1) Dairy Facility (2006)
• 140 cows milked in parlor
2) Feed Center (2006)
3) Swine Center (2004)
• Hog High-RiseTM (only one in Wisconsin)
4) Agriculture Technology Center (2003)
• Distance Education Classroom
• Research area
New and Upcoming Beef Center!

27. For more information
or to come visit us…

29. Any Questions ???