Experience the World … Study Abroad
Reasons to Study Abroad
- Travel outside of the U.S.
- Study in a different country
- Experience a different culture
- Learn a different aspect of your major
- Meet new people
- Expand your opportunities
- Learn more about yourself
- Embrace diversity
Please note that LSSU will follow the guidelines listed for travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State and the recommendations from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Application Materials
Financial Aid
Experience Scotland
LSSU participates in the Wisconsin Experience Scotland Program
Set in the historical Dalkeith House or “Palace” as the locals refer to it, this rich, cultural immersion experience is a safe and comfortable way to take your education beyond your borders. Partnerships with the University of Edinburgh Student Associations and non-residential host families provide enriching opportunities for expanding your education. Explore the UK while studying with Experience Scotland.
How To Apply
- Meet with Study Abroad Officer for Pre-Approval from LSSU
- Meet with Faculty Advisor to complete schedule (see Course Information under specific semester, above)
- Complete Study Abroad Scotland Application. Submit $25 Application fee and $250 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to LSSU. NOTE: Two Faculty references required.
- Meet with Financial Aid Office to determine aid eligibility for program
- Complete Wisconsin In Scotland Program Application.
The following items need to be completed prior to an application being considered for acceptance.
- WI Signature Verification Form: Students will need to send this form to verify their identity and to be allowed to digitally sign documents within the application.
- WI $30 Application Fee: Students will be asked to mail this check directly to UW-River Falls.
- WI Code of Conduct: This form requires a digital signature.
- WI System Uniform Statement of Responsibility, Release & Authorization:This form requires a digital signature.
- WI Fee, Deposit, Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy: This form requires a digital signature.
- WI Course Selection Form: Students will select the courses they wish to take during their semester abroad. If they elect to do an internship, they will be prompted to complete an additional application.
- WI Personal Photo: Students will be asked to upload a photo of themselves.
- WI My Education Abroad/Away Experience: Students are asked to identify why they selected this program and what they hope to gain from the experience.
- WI Host Family Questionnaire: Students will be asked whether they wish to participate in the non-residential host family program and, if so, answer questions about their host family preferences.Students will not see the following items until they have been accepted into the WI program:
- Housing/Residential Life Questions: Students will answer a variety of questions about their housing needs and preferences.
- Medical & Disability Self-Assessment: Students will answer a variety of questions about any medical or disability conditions, and accommodations needed.
- Passport & Emergency Contact Information: Students will be asked to upload a copy of their passport and input emergency contact information.
- Travel Information: Students will be asked to submit their travel information (flight #’s, arrival date/time, etc.) once they obtain this information.
All WI Application materials will be mailed to:
Wisconsin in Scotland Program
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 South Third Street
102 Hagestad Hall
River Falls, WI 54022
Fall Semester 2019
Anticipated Priority Application Deadline: May 15th
Additional Course Information
Scotland Course | Credits | LSSU Equivalency | Faculty |
Scotland: Heritage and Culture | 3 | HIST277 | Scottish Faculty |
Scotland: Society & Globalization | 3 | SOCY277 | Gerry Mooney |
Theatre Appreciation – Edinburgh Festival Fringe | 3 | THEA277 | Jeanne Navarre |
Film and Literature | 3 | HUMN256 | Lissa Schneider-Rebozo |
Drawing I | 3 | ARTS110 | Emily Beck |
Drawing III | 3 | ARTS420 | Emily Beck |
Painting I | 3 | ARTS111 | Emily Beck |
Painting III | 3 | ARTS420 | Emily Beck |
Introduction to Art | 4 | ARTS250 | Emily Beck |
Sociology of Women | 3 | SOCY321 | Kirk Mauldin |
Criminology | 3 | SOCY214 | Kirk Mauldin |
Social Problems | 4 | SOCY102 | Kirk Mauldin |
Spring Semester 2020
Anticipated Priority Application Deadline: October 25th
Additional Course Information
Scotland Course | Credits | LSSU Equivalency | Faculty |
Scotland: Society & Globalization | 3 | POLI 377 | Gerry Mooney |
British History | 3 | HIST 277 | Scottish Faculty |
Scotland: Heritage & Culture | 3 | SDGE | Gerry Mooney |
Career Exploration | 3 | SERV 277 | Resident Director |
Summer Semester 2020
Anticipated Priority Application Deadline: March 1st
Additional Course Information
Scotland Course | Credits | LSSU Equivalency | Faculty |
Potter & Politics: Parallels in the Muggle world | 3 | HONR 202 | Melissa Schaffer O’Connell |
International Environmental Policy | 3 | POLI 342 | Melissa Schaffer O’Connell |
Chemistry Concepts & Application: Scotch Whisky, Food & the Environment | 3 | CHEM177 | Ruth Robinson |
Branding Strategies | 3 | MRKT377 | David Bonko |
History of Jazz | 3 | MUSC277 | Sharri VanAlstine |
Fall Semester 2020
Anticipated Priority Application Deadline: TBA
Additional Course Information
Scotland Course | Credits | LSSU Equivalency | Faculty |
Scotland: Society & Globalization | 3 | POLI 377 | Gerry Mooney |
Scotland: Heritage & Culture | 3 | SDGE | Gerry Mooney |
Career Exploration in an International Setting | 3 | SERV 277 | Course Mentor |
British History | 3 | HIST 277 | Scottish Faculty |
Scottish Roots of Contemporary Genre Fiction | 3 | ENGL233 | Valerie Jahns |
Theatre in Our World – Festival Fringe | 3 | THEA251 | Joan Navarre |
Biotechnology and Society | 4 | BIOL177 | Kris Koudelka |
Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases | 3 | BIOL477 | Kris Koudelka |
Research Methodology | 3 | BIOL377 | Kris Koudelka |