Determining Residency

Upon admission to UW-Platteville, you are classified as a resident of Wisconsin for tuition purposes or a non-resident, based on the information you supplied with your application and the standards set forth in Wisconsin Statutes 36.27(2), which govern resident status for tuition purposes.

Reconsideration of a Residency Decision

If you are a newly admitted student and still have questions about your residency classification after thoroughly reading the standards set forth in Wisconsin Statutes 36.27(2) or feel that your classification is incorrect due to important extenuating or mitigating factors, you may contact the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to discuss your residency by email at admit@uwplatt.edu.

Appealing a Residency Decision

If you are a currently enrolled student and feel that your classification is incorrect due to important extenuating or mitigating factors, you may request an appeal of your residency decision.

It is our goal to make students residents whenever possible in accordance with the Wisconsin state law. If a reconsideration is denied, the student has the right to an appeal hearing. A consultation with the Registrar can help you determine whether moving forward with an appeal is a prudent decision.

Please contact the Registrar at registrar@uwplatt.edu for the documents needed to appeal a residency decision. 

Additional Programs Offered

  • Veteran's Programs: Assistance and information on benefits and local, state, and federal resources for veterans, service members, and military dependents.
  • Tuition Advantage Program: A discount on out-of-state tuition for eligible Illinois and Iowa students.
  • Minnesota-Wisconsin Reciprocity: A tuition reciprocity agreement exists between Wisconsin and Minnesota, stipulating that residents of Minnesota can attend Wisconsin institutions at the approved reciprocity tuition rate.
  • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Students with disabilities may be eligible for DVR benefits. Contact the Wisconsin DVR or your local DVR office.

Frequently Asked Questions