University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

• Location: Oshkosh, USA
• Year of foundation: 1871
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of students: more than 15 000
• Type: mixed.

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UW Oshkosh) is a public university with three campuses in Wisconsin.

UW Oshkosh's main campus was opened in Oshkosh in 1871 as a teacher educational school. In the early years of its existence, this institution was advanced in teacher education and the first such school to have a kindergarten department in the country. Tuition was free for anyone who wanted to teach in Wisconsin's public schools.

To date, the university is under the leadership of Chancellor Andrew J. Smith. Livitta. UW Oshkosh is the third largest institution in the state, and its inmate population reaches nearly 15,000 on and off campus.

All degree programs can be completed 100% online. Each course has assignments and deadlines, but there is no structured "class time." As a result, students can plan their study time and work at school taking into account life events.

UW Oshkosh consists of several colleges in the following areas:

• Business
• Education, social services,
• Literature, science,
• Nursing, medicine,
• College with honors.

89% of freshmen live in ten dormitories. Students are offered furnished rooms of different capacities, showers and toilets are shared. Price per academic year:

• Single: 7128-8498$,
• Double: 4762-5666$,
• Triple: 6378$.

Dormitory services:

• Cable TV, Internet,
• Laundry
• Round-the-clock security,
• Personal key-cards for access to the residential building and room,
• Areas for sports and recreation.

Kitchen staff take care of the healthy nutrition of students and staff. Food choices and dietary basics are part of daily life, critical to the health and well-being of all campus residents. At the university, you can find both ordinary canteens and zones of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free food.

All students, even those who do not live on campus, have access to meal plans with a price per semester:

• Classic: 14 meals per week, 20 bonuses, $100 extra for $1680,
• "Absolute silver": 100 meals, $ 100 for spending for $ 1095,
• "Absolute gold": 150 meals, $ 200 for spending for $ 1625,
• Absolute Platinum: 200 meals, $300 for spending for $1975.

For those living off-campus, another option is additionally available - "Absolute Bronze": 25 lunches, $ 150 for expenses with a price of $ 450 per semester.

From June to August – during the summer holidays – students can eat according to the plans "Absolute Bronze" and "Absolute Silver".

The university has more than 180 student organizations, whose members are engaged in creativity, sports, charity and social work, develop leadership skills, study sciences and just have fun.

Recent merits in extracurricular life include:

• Sports teams have won 48 national championships, making UW Oshkosh second in the NCAA Division III,
• The university's radio station has won more than 150 awards in the media industry,
• The charitable foundation manages assets in the amount of $ 1,000,000  , providing undergraduates with practical experience in investments.

Some student associations:

• Volunteers – engaged in work with the public, the provision of services,
• Volunteer network,
• Service
• Advisory Board – organization of events, communications with organizations,
• Council of the Union – entertainment events, major concerts, film screenings, etc.,
• - Inter-Fraternity Council, a representative of the fraternities of the campus,
• Association of students in dormitories,
• A multicultural coalition consisting of Asian, black, Hmong, Latino and other students.

Annual events taking place on campus:

• "Titan, welcome!" is the first school week of the year, contributing to the acquaintance of students, their communication with teachers, getting used to a new stage of life.
• "Homecoming" - takes place in October and consists of several events: talent shows, comedy performances, competitions for decorating rooms.
• "Titan Nights" – dances, animators, contests with prizes and free catering. It takes place in September-November, February-April.
• Project "Strengthening" - invited speakers conduct seminars and master classes, captivating and expanding the horizons of students.
• "Taste of Nations" - once a month throughout the year there is a holiday of diversity of cultures, nationalities and traditions of different countries.
• "Service on Saturday" - every year on October 15, students, teachers and employees are engaged in volunteer activities, social work in public organizations.
• Alternative vacations are a project dedicated to social work during breaks between classes. Students spend time in helping organizations and interact with people, which allows them to experience, understand and discuss social problems in a more comprehensive way.
• The Winter Carnival takes place on March 9-10 to celebrate the end of winter. Students carve ice sculptures, play quizzes, come to the award ceremony.

The sports direction at the university is quite developed - athletes perfectly show their skills from year to year, taking first place in competitions of different levels. The most visited areas of sports are team games, including football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis.

• The ratio of students to teachers is 20:1.
• The College of Business, which is part of the university, is the only nationally accredited business school in the region.
• UW Oshkosh School of Nursing is ranked among the top 100 public schools of medical education in the country.

The oshkosh campus covers an area of 184.5 acres. To get around the entire area, it will take about 15 minutes.

For education on campus, the following are built:

• Lecture halls,
• Practical laboratories of various directions,
• Computer labs,
• Library, reading room,
• Sports grounds, gyms,
• Recreation areas, self-study,
• Canteens, cafes,
• Hostel
• Administrative offices, medical department.

The academic year consists of several semesters:

• Spring: January-May,
• Summer: June-August,
• Autumn: September-December.

Additional expenses to be paid by the international student:

• Accommodation, meals – from 4450$,
• Books, consumables, laboratory fees – 500$,
• Loan fee – $40,
• Transport – 400$,
• Personal expenses – $1000.

The first step to applying to UW Oshkosh is to complete the application on the official website. Part of the application process involves sending copies of the required documents: the originals must be sent to the post office of the admissions office, the address of which can be found in the application form.

The last step in the application process is to provide proof of English proficiency. Next, you should send everything you need and expect feedback from the admissions committee within a few weeks.

In 2020-2021, about 10,000 students were admitted to the curricula of the three campuses.

In 2020, about 63% of students in the graduating class were hired before the end of the program.

For admission to the bachelor's program, you must provide:

• Certificate of secondary education,
• Personal documents: passport, visa, medical insurance, bank account, etc.,
• School transcript,
• English language test results: TOEFL (from 71), IELTS (from 6.0), Duolingo (from 120)
• Personal statement.

Future Masters must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree,
• Personal documents: passport, visa, medical insurance, bank account, etc.,
• Transcript of completed disciplines,
• Current resume,
• Statement of purpose for eduaction.

Deadlines for submitting applications from foreign applicants:

• Summer: April 15,
• Autumn: July 15,
• Spring: December 1.

About 75% of students who apply for financial aid receive it. More than $200,000 is allocated annually for scholarship programs.

The institution provides many scholarships for academically successful students. Also, awards can be received for active extracurricular activities, for example, for merits in sports or volunteer work.

At the student leadership festival, dozens of awards are presented annually according to the following criteria:

• Outstanding academic performance,
• Innovation, creativity,
• An outstanding cultural event,
• Volunteer of the Year,
• Distinguished President of the Student Organization,
• Advisor of the Year,
• Excellence in sisterhood/fraternity, community service, or leadership.

Also at the university you can get financial assistance based on social criteria: low income, disability, difficult situation in the family, unforeseen circumstances and others.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision