Where is Platteville? 70 miles west of Madison 20 miles east of Dubuque, IA Just north of Illinois border About 10,000 people
The Students: Total enrollment: 7,927 students -7,212 Undergraduates Student/faculty ratio: 24:1 Average Class Size: 27 students The University: Campus: 821 acres -10 residence halls -20 academic & student services buildings -400 acre education & research farm Academic Programs: 41 Majors & 70 Minors
1) BILSA- Business, Industry, Life Science, Agriculture 2) LAE- Language Arts and Education 3) EMS- Engineering, Mathematics, Science 3 Colleges at UW-Platteville
Admission Guidelines Students meeting the following requirements are likely to be admitted: 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 Recommended to apply by November 15th $44 fee
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 Perks of UW-Platteville
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 ag majors are eligible ~ Cannot come in undecided Good for 4 years ~5 th year pay out of state tuition
Tuition and Fees 2011-2012 Tuition (includes segregated fees) In-state tuition: $7,119 TSI: $ 10,119 ~TSI can save students about $3,000 per year!!! Non- Resident: $14,691 Double Room Residence Hall: $3,260 Segregated fees include items such as: Textbook rental Health services Intramurals Campus events
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 Dec 1 st deadline for new freshman to apply and be admitted to UW-Platteville in order to be eligible for scholarships
Services at UW-Platteville What services are available to every student? Career Center Counseling Services Writing and Tutoring Services Services for Students with Disabilities Health Services Children s Center Textbook Center
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 Student Life
700+ programs 200+ areas of study 50+ countries Program Options Winterim Spring Break Summer Semester Academic Year Calendar Year Program Types Study Abroad Student Teaching Internships Research Service Learning Volunteering Education Abroad
Dronten, Netherlands - Semester, Year Townsville, Australia - Semester, Year Australia (Internship) Custom Dates New Zealand (Internship) - Custom Dates Belfast, Northern Ireland - Semester, Year San Ignacio, Belize - Summer Animal Behavior in Tanzania - Winterim Black Howler Monkey Research in Belize Spring Break See website for more Education Abroad for Aggies
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! Dronten University of Applied Sciences Dronten, Netherlands
http://www.uwplatt.edu/soa/
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
School of Agriculture (SOA) Facts 720 students in SOA Ratio of men to women- 1:1 Caring faculty and staff 18 active clubs 6 judging teams Facilities include: 400 acre farm Science laboratories 8,000 square foot greenhouse
Agribusiness Number of students- 230 Teaches students business, marketing, & management practices specific to agriculture Study abroad to Africa! Career opportunities: Loan officers Food production & retail Sales representatives Consulting
Agricultural Education Number of students- 60 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
Number of students- 295 Teaches students: Basic sciences Advanced technology Production practices Career Opportunities: Genetics Nutrition Food safety Other animal related fields Animal Science
Ornamental Horticulture Number of students- 25 Provides students with an understanding of: Landscaping Greenhouse management Nursery operations Turfgrass management Career opportunities: USDA plant inspector Landscape designer Nursery manager
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
Soil and Crop Science Number of students- 65 A program studying the practice of growing crops Career opportunities: Soil conservationists Crop genetics researchers Frontier FS Pioneer
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Prepares students for professional school in veterinary medicine Ex: UW-Madison or Purdue NOT a major Students generally major in Biology or Animal Science 4 semesters of chemistry required Take all the math you can in high school!
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-Rise TM (only one in Wisconsin) 4) Agriculture Technology Center (2003) Distance Education Classroom Research area New and Upcoming Beef Center!
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