University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Before you arrive at UW-Stout you will want to prepare yourself for a successful college experience. This checklist is a helpful reminder and a way to keep track of everything you need to do.

1. Activate your UW-Stout e-mail account, by visiting: https://password.uwstout.edu/.
2. Complete the fee payment agreement - can not register for classes until completed. Instructions [PDF]
3. Check your email for information regarding on-campus housing and other important information
4. Be sure you have obtained a passport from your country of residence
5. Make an appointment to apply for your visa (check with local U.S. Embassy for requirements).
6. After you have received your visa approval, make your flight arrangements to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (airport code: MSP). 
7. Make a reservation with the Chippewa Valley Airport Shuttle Service to transport you from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport to Menomonie, Wis.  See our Arrival and Orientation page for additional information about arriving on campus.
8. Complete the arrival information form. Be sure to arrive on the specified arrival dates.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for additional information.

Arrival  Dates

Fall 2013:  August 26-27
 Spring 2014: January 20-21

Travel to Menomonie

The easiest way to reach Menomonie is to fly into the Minneapolis International Airport. The Chippewa Valley Airport Shuttle Service, located on the ground transportation floor, can take passengers to Country Inn & Suites in Menomonie. You can make reservations on the Chippewa Valley Airport Service website.

In order to receive transportation from Country Inn & Suites to UW-Stout, you will need to arrive on one of the dates specified above. If you do not arrive on one of these dates, you will need to make your own arrangements (housing and transportation) until the two specified arrival dates. Transportation can be arranged by contacting the local taxi service: Town and Country Taxi Service, 715/309-9619.

If you arrive to Menomonie after 5 p.m., you will need to arrange overnight accommodations at Country Inn & Suites or Super 8 motel. Transportation will be provided to campus, the following day, at 10:30 a.m.

Climate

Menomonie's climate is characterized by great temperature extremes. During the summer (June–September), temperatures are often above 80° Fahrenheit (26.6° Celsius) and occasionally above 90° F (32° C), while during the winter (December–March), you can expect many days of 0° F (-16° C) readings, and even lower. Students should dress accordingly.

Orientation Dates

Fall 2013:  August 28-September 1
Spring 2014: January 22-25

All international students who enroll at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for the first time are required to attend an International Student Orientation Program. When you arrive in Menomonie, you should report to the Office of International Education, 200 Main Street, E. Upon arrival, the Office of International Education will provide you with an orientation schedule and other pertinent information about UW-Stout and Menomonie. The required orientation program will include topics such as: housing, banking practices, immigration regulations, enrollment procedures and other academic information, and American customs. The purpose of the orientation is to acquaint you with the United States, UW-Stout and Menomonie, and to help you get settled before you attend classes.

Please bring the following with you to the Office of International Education:

• Official Passport
• I-94 card (white card recieved at airport)
• Original I-20/DS-2019