University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Summer camp groups are required to have at least 10 students, who should all apply together. Each student should complete the application form and then all applications for the entire group should be sent together to: learnesl@uwstout.edu (Subject: ESL Summer Camp Applications) or to:

ESL Institute
200 Main Street E
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

The application form is available here.

We need a copy of each student’s passport and their insurance information, which must be in English. If the student is coming on a J1 visa, they must purchase UW-Stout international student insurance.

A visitor’s visa is usually sufficient, but students from some countries may need to get a J1 visa.

Yes, we will work with legitimate agents. Agents need to provide us with a scanned copy of their license to provide study abroad services and two reference letters from universities or language schools they are currently working with. We will then draw up a contract between the agent and the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Can you offer an authorization letter to agents?
Yes, if the agent can meet all of our requirements.

Is there a commission or incentive to the agents?
The university doesn’t pay a commission, but agents may add on fees to cover their costs.

Yes, if they are traveling to the U.S. on a visitor’s visa. No, if they are traveling to the U.S. on a J1 visa.

Yes, we will provide necessary documentation for a student’s visa application. However, actually obtaining a visa is the student’s responsibility.

Not for summer camps. For summer camps, a minimum group size of 10 students is required, and they must apply as a group. 

However, UW-Stout also has a summer academic ESL program, which students may apply to individually. To apply to this program, go to: https://apply.wisconsin.edu

Students who are admitted to the academic ESL program may also participate in the summer camp activities, though at an additional cost.

Yes, participants in summer camps must be a minimum of 16 years old. There is no maximum age limit.

Payment for summer camp groups should be made through a bank transfer. There is an additional $50 fee added for wire transfers to cover bank charges at our end. Groups and individuals may also pay through Peer Transfer. 

If you have any questions about how to make a payment, contact Patti Kahler at kahlerp@uwstout.edu.