The University of Wisconsin-Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention, embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices, and engages the community and region.
Jordan Appicelli ● (651) 202-8685 ● jappice1@uwsuper.edu
Location: Superior, WI
Website: www.uwsuper.edu
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Virtual Tours: www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/tour/virtual-visits.cfm
Number of Students: 2,600
Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Percentage of Students Who Identify As Native: 1.9%
Percentage of Staff Who Identify As Native: Not Provided
Graduation Rate For Native Students: Not Provided
Admission Requirements
We do a holistic review for applicants taking into considering academic and non-academic factors.
Completion of the following courses in high school is required:
4 credits of English
3 in Math
3 in Science
3 in Social Science
4 Elective Areas
Our average admitted student has a GPA of 3.0.
Our Bridge program is for students who may have struggled in high school and would succeed best with a more supportive environment in college.
Native Financial Aid Opportunities Offered by the School
Gary Johnson Scholarship
Maawanji'diwin Scholarship
Pope Wright Memorial Scholarship
Stuart J. and Florence S. Erickson Scholarship
Diploma
Certificate ✓
Associate's ✓
Bachelor's ✓
Master's ✓
Doctorate
On-Campus Native Specific Housing
On-Campus Family Housing
On-Campus Sober Housing ✓
On-Campus Childcare
Support Person For Native Students ✓
Elder-In-Residence
Native American Tuition Waiver
Native Greek Organizations
Arts & Entertainment Degrees
Art
Art Education
Art Therapy
Communicating Arts
Multimedia Journalism
Music
Music Education
Music Performance (Vocal/Instrumental)
Studio Art
Theatre & Digital Filmmaking
Native Degrees
First Nations Studies
Native Language(s) Taught
Ojibwe
Native Classes
Beginning Ojibwe
Contemporary Issues in First Nations Society
First Nations History I
First Nations History II
First Nations Law
First Nations Literature
First Nations Wisconsin History
The History of Indigenous Peoples
Intermediate Ojibwe Language
Intro to First Nations
Ojibwe Culture
Study of First Nations Women
Tribal Sovereignty: Nation within a Nation
Working with American Indian Families
Native Supports Offered
Indigenous Cultures Resource Center
Native Student Organizations
Native Nations Student Organization
Native Events
AADIZOOKEWAG "They Tell Sacred Stories"
Craft Nights (Make a Dreamcatcher, Bead Work)
Frybread Taco Feed Fundraiser
Indigenous People's Celebration Day
Ojibwe Language Bingo
Ojibwe Words of the Week
Silent No More: The Injustices Surrounding MMIWR
Traditional Ojibwe Games Showcase
Native Preparation Programs
None
Native High School Programming
None
How Is The School Involved With The Local Native Community?
Our ICRC collaborates with our Native Community with the events they put on, especially the storytelling series that is hosted through the year.