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Campus at
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Campus Facts
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2006-2009 Viewbook
Mission
UW-Barron County (UW-BC) is one of 13 freshman/sophomore campuses of the University
of Wisconsin Colleges awarding the Associate
of Arts and Science degree. The UW Colleges provides
the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is
accessible and affordable, prepares students for success at the
baccalaureate level of education, and prepares students for lifelong
learning, leadership, service and responsible citizenship.
Enrollment
Approximately 500 full- and part-time students from over 60 high schools
in a ten county area, 20% are adults returning to school.
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
* Full-time Wisconsin residents pay $2,346 per semester (12-18 credits).
* Part-time students pay $195 per credit (1-11 credits).
* Textbooks are rented rather than purchased, saving hundreds of
dollars per year.
* Grants, loans and on-campus employment are available to eligible students
which help cover both educational and living expenses. A convenient
partial payment plan helps students by spreading out payments over the
semester.
The
Campus
UW-BC is nestled along the winding Red Cedar River on approximately
110 acres of partially wooded land. Six buildings comprise the campus
including a gymnasium and Fine Arts Building. All buildings are handicapped
accessible.
In fall 2006, the extensive $6.4 expansion and renovation
project was completed. The new construction updated and
connected Meggers Hall with Ritzinger Hall. Expanded and renovated facilities include
all state-of-the-art science laboratories, high-tech classrooms, and
comfortable student activity spaces.
Other educational and recreational facilities include an observatory,
Japanese Garden, three hole golf course, baseball diamonds, soccer
fields, eighteen hole disc golf course, a prairie restoration and wildlife habitat study area, and the CedarSide Trail for walking
and biking winds through the campus.
The
Community
Located an easy one-hour drive from Eau Claire, UW-BC is located
in the thriving community of Rice Lake. This city of approximately
10,000 people boasts of its indoor hockey, curling and swimming facilities,
and enclosed shopping mall, national retail stores, and downtown business
area.
The Blue Hills recreation area, just east of Rice Lake, is an
excellent location for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snowmobiling and downhill and
cross-country skiing. To find out more about our community,
click on the icon below:
Completing
the Bachelor's Degree
Students at UW-BC pursue a wide variety of majors. Among the most
popular are Elementary Education, Business, Health Sciences,
and Psychology. Credits transfer to any four-year public or
private college or university. Many of our students complete
degrees at the following UW campuses - Eau Claire, River Falls, Stout,
and Superior - entering as juniors through the UW Guaranteed Transfer
program.
Students can also stay in the area and take advantage of distance
education options to earn a Bachelor's degree from one of the four
baccalaureate University of Wisconsin campuses that we have partnered
with (UW-Milwaukee, UW-Green Bay, UW-Superior, UW-Platteville). To
learn more
click here then click on "Bachelor's Degree Options" at the
top of the page.
Student
Services
Staff in the Student Services Office provides assistance with admission,
financial aid, placement testing, course registration, transfer
planning, study skills, and career counseling.
Each student has an academic advisor who helps with the development
of educational and career plans. Assistance with course selection
and transfer information is provided with the goal of enabling a smooth
and successful transfer to a 4-year campus.
Tutorial services in math, writing and other subjects are available through The
Learning Center located in Ritzinger Hall.
Campus
Visits
UW-BC invites prospective students and their parents to visit the
campus. Special
Campus Open
House events and New Directions nights are held each fall
and spring. Campus Open House events are for high school students
and their parents while the New Directions events focus on options available to those who want to earn
a UW bachelor's degree without leaving the area.
Individual visits and campus tours are also encouraged and can be
arranged through the Student Services Office.
"UW-BC gives a student every chance to be successful."
"Great teachers and no huge classes. The students and
teachers get to know each other on a one-to-one basis."
"I like the fact that there are people of all ages."
"Not too small, but not too large. Easy to meet everyone
and easy to see Professors."
"Good location and nice surrounding community."
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