University of Wisconsin-Superior

Academics

• Campus Catalog
• Schedule of Classes
• When will I register? According to class standing
• Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Limitations
Some upper-level courses in business and biology may be limited due to preference given to full-time degree-seeking UWS students.

Notable Academic Programs

• Art Therapy - Our renowned Art Therapy program is one of the few offered in the Midwest and the only undergraduate Art Therapy program in the Universities of Wisconsin.
• Transportation and Logistics Management - For over two decades, the nationally-recognized Transportation and Logistics Management (TLM) major has placed hundreds of graduates into company, public agency and nonprofit management-level positions. The rigorous program continues to emphasize exceptional courses in transportation modal management, supply chain management, environmental sustainability as well as international trade—all building upon a strong business management foundation. With an exceptionally high percentage of international and female students, the program embraces diversity and has a global perspective.
• Social Work - As a social worker, you can create policy programs, research social issues, ignite and support social movements, counsel people, or connect them to needed social services. Whether you're on-the-ground assisting people or effecting change through policy and implementation, your dream is to see a just society where people thrive and have access to the support and resources they need. Through UW-Superior's accredited social work program, you will be ready to assume professional responsibilities, while promoting social justice and development during your time as an undergraduate.
• Exercise Science - UW-Superior's exercise science program provides the knowledge and skills needed to acquire a position in areas such as health and fitness, and clinical exercise physiology. Further, students are able to lay the groundwork for entrance into graduate school for careers in exercise physiology, athletic training, physical therapy, physicians assistant, or medicine. Students gain basic and advanced knowledge of the structure and function of the human body as well as applied areas such as nutrition, exercise physiology, pathophysiology, and practical experience.
• Public Leadership and Innovation - The B.S. in Public Leadership and Innovation is an interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to engage diverse constituencies to develop solutions to current and anticipated complex issues within local, regional, national, and global communities. Students gain an understanding of systemic issues and have ample opportunity for skill development and practical application through a required internship, capstone courses, and more. This major is unique in the region, making graduates highly sought by nonprofits, planning agencies, civic and public agencies, tribal government entities and many more.

Unique Academic Programs

• Aquatic Biology - Faculty expertise and the Lake Superior region contribute to the development of both classroom and non-classroom learning experiences in the area of Ecology, Aquatic Biology and Fishery Science.
• Indigenous Studies Minor - The Indigenous Studies program seeks to teach students about indigenous history, culture, and tribal sovereignty, and to foster communication and cooperation among people in our region. The program strives to educate others about the diverse and rich body of scholarship, experiences, and perspectives that make up the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies and to facilitate access for Indigenous people to higher education. Specific areas covered include: tribal sovereignty and self-determination; the histories of First Nations in Wisconsin and the United States; Ojibwe language, First Nations art, literature, and film; global Indigenous histories; and contemporary issues in First Nations society.
• Art Therapy - If you’re drawn to helping people manage their emotions and wellbeing, and art is one of your personal interests, then explore the transformative impact of art therapy through our undergraduate art therapy program. In the classroom, you’ll learn the creative use of art materials and practices that can assist with raising people’s self-esteem, improving their contact with reality, and with facilitating their personal development. Through field work in the community, you’ll be introduced to organizations that work with people experiencing various illnesses, trauma, or challenges in living. You will witness and participate in the application of art therapy practices through supervised, hands-on experiences. Additional courses in studio art, art history and psychology will challenge and enhance your discipline-specific skills and knowledge. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts concentration in art therapy graduate with resume-building practical experience and are fully prepared to apply for advanced degrees in art therapy or counseling, and to work in the mental health field.
• Supply Chain Management - We live in a fast-paced environment where the efficient flow of goods, finances and information is critical to business success and consumer satisfaction. Supply chain managers help improve customer service by ensuring products are delivered to the right place, at the right time, in the proper condition, at the least possible cost, and with the right attitude. The demand for qualified professionals in this rapidly evolving industry is growing as businesses and organizations recognize the cost-savings and improved efficiency that can result from effective supply chain management.
• Criminal Justice - As a student in the region's only undergraduate criminal justice program, you'll learn how to critically reflect on the complexities of crime and society's response to it. Examine the ways in which police and correctional agencies operate and relate to the larger political and social world. Your intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills will be challenged and developed. As you complete courses in accounting, philosophy, political science, social work and sociology, you will achieve a global and comprehensive view of problems and potential solutions to criminal justice issues.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Conditions

• General Eligibility Requirements
• No students accepted from NSE members within my own state

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper or 61.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 5.50

• Not available

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

• Campus Budget
• Fees are subject to change without notice.

• Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
• Estimated cost: $4406.37.
• Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

• Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

• Host Payment: 18 ($957.02 per additional hour)
• Home Payment: 18 ($957.02 per additional hour)

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Room / Meals

• On-Campus Housing
• Approximate cost: $2500

• Approximate monthly cost: $1000
• Proximity to campus: 2 blocks
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Resources

• Campus Homepage
• Outgoing Student Info
• Academic Success and Support
• GLBTQIA+ Resources
• Learning Accessibility Resources
• Physical Accessibility Resources
• Multicultural Student Resources
• Veterans Affairs

Health

Requirements

• Campus Immunization Information

Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Essentia Health and Aspirus are the two main healthcare providers in Superior. There is also the Community Healthcare Clinic and Planned Parenthood in the area to support specific needs.

Other Health Related Comments
UWS is committed to providing a respectful campus, free of bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, incivility, etc.