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What is the Launch Program?

This is a one-year program where you live and learn on the Eau Claire campus in courses taught by our UW-Eau Claire – Barron County faculty. Build your academic foundation and seamlessly transition to a UW-Eau Caire student at the start of your sophomore year.

Faculty and Curriculum

Your courses will be taught by faculty from our UW-Eau Claire – Barron County campus who will travel to the Eau Claire campus location to teach your courses. These faculty are prepared to support students at all academic levels to get the college journey started off strong.  

You will work with an academic advisor in our Advising, Retention & Career Center (ARCC) each semester to build your schedule from a predetermined list of 8-10 available Launch courses that will contribute to your degree plan and may include:

  • English (based on placement test)
  • Math (based on placement test)
  • Science  
  • Social science
  • Additional coursework from other areas

Costs

During your first year, you will pay the UW-Eau Claire – Barron County tuition rate for your courses and the fees and living costs of UW-Eau Claire. After you complete the program, you will pay UW-Eau Claire tuition and fees for the remainder of your degree.

Estimated Launch Program Costs

Two semesters, based on 2024-2025 rates. Textbook rental is included in the cost of tuition.

 WI ResidentMN ResidentNon-ResidentMidwest Tuition Program
Tuition and Fees$7,001.48$7,166.92$14,634.32$9,576.64
Room*$5,832$5,832$5,832$5,832
Meals**$3,730$3,730$3,730$3,730
Total$16,563.48$16,728.92$24,196.32$19,138.64

*Based on double, renovated, standard room
**Based on most popular meal plan

Support

In addition to the support you will receive from your faculty, you will be assigned an academic advisor in our Advising, Retention & Career Center. You will also have access to a full variety of support systems for no additional cost including:

  • Tutoring - Academic Skills Center  
  • Center for Writing Excellence and Math Lab
  • Counseling Services
  • Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
  • Services for Students with Disabilities

Campus Life

While living in the residence halls your first year on campus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other Blugolds and receive additional support from Residence Assistants and other Housing staff.  After acceptance, you will have the opportunity to list your living preferences on the housing application.

As a Launch student, you have full access to participate in campus life activities such as student organizations, intramural and club sports, campus activities, and attending sporting events (for free with your ID!). Launch students cannot participate in NCAA intercollegiate athletics or serve on student government while completing the program.

Completing the Launch Program

You are expected to earn a 2.0 or higher GPA during your first year to complete the Launch Program successfully. You will complete a short form during the spring semester of your first year to seamlessly transition out of the Launch Program and onto your sophomore year at UW-Eau Claire. Completion of Launch with a 2.0 does not guarantee the ability to progress within a specific academic program that may have higher GPA requirements. Please continue to discuss your majors of interest with your academic advisor to identify any specific GPA expectations.

Students in the campus mall walk to class during the Fall.
Accept Your Launch Program Invitation
Complete the online form to accept this offer and save your spot. This offer is only valid for 30 days. If you already have college-level credits to transfer in, please contact us prior to accepting this offer. Please contact us before taking additional courses for college credit through a university or any test-credit program (i.e. AP, IB, CLEP) as these courses could be duplicative of your first-year, prescribed Launch courses.

Launch Program Next Steps

Step 1 must be completed before we can send you your Orientation information and access to sign up.

01
Activate your account

To activate your account, you will need your username and campus ID, which are found in your admit letter or application acknowledgment email (which is sent from our LTS Help Desk within three business days of submitting your application).

02
Submit your enrollment deposit (must complete to receive Orientation info)

Activate your account if you haven't already, then log into MyBlugold CampS. Select the “Admissions” tile, and click “Pay Enrollment Deposit.” From here you will indicate the term you were admitted to, whether you are a first-year or transfer student, and how you wish to pay your deposit. Deposits are refundable until May 1.

03
Apply for housing

To secure your spot in the residence halls, sign in to the housing portal and fill out your application.

Contact Housing with questions at housing@parkviewhousebb.com or call 715-836-3674.

04
Apply for financial aid

You may begin completing the FAFSA for the next academic year in late December. Submit your FAFSA using the UW-Eau Claire FAFSA code (003917) to receive a financial aid package.

Contact the Blugold Central financial aid team with questions at blugoldcentral@parkviewhousebb.com or 715-836-3000.

05
Register placement tests

Placement testing is required of all new incoming first-year students. Students must take placement tests before attending orientation. Registration will likely become available in March.

06
Register for orientation

New student orientation is required for all admitted new students. Beginning in February we will send you orientation dates and details if you have submitted your enrollment deposit, as well as information on placement testing.

07
Apply for Minnesota reciprocity (if applicable)

The current reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin enables a Minnesota resident to attend Wisconsin public institutions of higher education at rates approximating tuition prevailing in the Minnesota State University System. To receive this reduced tuition, apply using the Online Tuition Reciprocity Application. If you have questions about reciprocity, contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 800-657-3866.

08
Submit final high school transcript

If you had not yet completed high school when you applied, you need to provide an official final high school transcript for a review of your senior grades and certification of graduation. Your admission will become final only after it is determined that you continue to meet admission standards.

How to submit transcripts: All transcripts must be sent by your high school through a secured electronic delivery service (Docufide, Naviance, Career Cruising, Parchment, Credentials, etc.) or US Postal mail to the address below. Note: Emails and faxes are not official documents.

UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701

09
Submit test credit

If you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, have the official scores sent to the Admissions office. If you have taken College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams, or International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, have the official scores sent to the 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 Advising Retention and Career Center for evaluation.

Click here for detailed information on all of these exams.

10
Submit test scores (if applicable)

If you chose to apply test-optional, ACT/SAT scores were not considered as part of your admission review. However, if you did not apply test-optional, you will be required to submit your official scores from the testing agency before the first day of classes. Please note that the test score listed on your transcript is not an official score report.

To request official test scores: visit the ACT website (UW-Eau Claire's ACT code is 4670) or visit the SAT website (UW-Eau Claire's SAT code is 1913).

11
Submit college transcript(s)

If you have taken college courses before high school graduation, you are required to have that college send an official transcript to the Admissions office. This includes college coursework taken at your high school (CAPP, CIS, PACC, YOP, COP, PSEO, etc.). To be properly advised and ensure you do not take duplicate coursework, send an official transcript after completing all coursework and before orientation. Altering or failing high school or college coursework could result in the cancellation of your admission.

NOTE: Please check with us before taking additional courses for college credit through a university or any test-credit program (examples, AP/IB/CLEP). These courses could be duplicative of your first-year, prescribed Launch courses.

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