English Language Proficiency Requirement
Admission to University Study
TOEFL
The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for undergraduate admission is 525 paper-based, 193 computer-based, or 70 internet-based.
The minimum acceptable score for graduate admission to all departments except the Department of Communication is 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 80 internet-based. UWSP’s Graduate Program in Communication requires a minimum of 577 paper-based, 233 computer-based, or 91 internet based
UWSP's ETS/TOEFL Institution Code is 1919. Official score sheets (not photocopies) are required for admission. Applicants should arrange for their results to be sent directly to the UWSP FSO.
IELTS
The minimum acceptable IELTS score for undergraduate admission is 6.0.
The minimum acceptable IELTS score for graduate admission to all departments except the Department of Communication is 6.5. UWSP's Graduate Program in Communication requires a minimum IELTS score of 7.0
Official IELTS score sheets (not photocopies) are required for admission. Applicants should arrange for their results to be sent directly to the UWSP FSO.
The English Language Proficiency Requirement is waived for applicants who are citizens of countries where English is the native language.
Conditional Admission to Undergraduate Study
Academically qualified students who do not have the required English proficiency may enroll in the UWSP ESL Program and begin full-time undergraduate studies when they successfully complete all of the ESL Program's advanced level classes. Following this path, the undergraduate TOEFL requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis.
The Director of the ESL Program may permit advanced level ESL Program students to enroll in some undergraduate classes before finishing their ESL Program studies. Conditional admission is available to UWSP ESL Program students only.
UWSP ESL Program students who wish to enter an academic program at UWSP must:
(1) complete a separate UWSP application form and;
(2) submit a separate UWSP application fee
The UWSP ESL Program offers college application workshops each session and provides on-going advising about entry into the university academic programs. It is important to submit UWSP application materials at least 6 weeks in advance of the semester you plan to begin your academic study. You should NOT hold your UWSP application until you have the required English proficiency score. You may use your end-of-session ESL program scores to meet the language requirement for final academic admission.
Questions about combining ESL Program and UWSP undergraduate study should be directed to the Director of the ESL Program.
PLEASE NOTE: Admission to and completion of the UWSP ESL Program does not guarantee admission to any other program of study at UWSP. Conditional admission is not available to graduate program applicants.
Intensive English Program Admission
International students who wish to pursue a university degree within a specific academic discipline but do not meet minimum conditional admission TOEFL requirements may be granted admission into the English as a Second Language Program. Admission into our ESL Program does not suggest and/or guarantee conditional or regular admission into UWSP as a degree seeking student. Admission to the ESL Program is often requested by individuals who simply wish to become more proficient in the English language abilities for future educational or career ambitions.