COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SEMINAR
HISTORY OF THE SEMINAR:
Since 1972, students, faculty, and staff from the College of Natural Resources have traveled to Europe annually to
learn first-hand about European environmental problems and natural resource management practices. This program
was initially developed in cooperation with the forest service of the state of Baden-Württemberg. In subsequent
years, visits to Poland and Iceland have been added to the itinerary. As a result, the European Environmental
Studies Seminar now offers CNR students a unique opportunity to explore a wide breadth of environmental
issues and resource management programs in a number of European countries.
PURPOSE OF THE SEMINAR: This course is divided into three components.
Spring Semester Orientation, 1 credit
NATURAL RESOURCES 475/675 – Spring Seminar
Mondays - 16:00-16:50 TNR 122
This orientation provides background information to deepen and enhance the European experience. It also
provides an opportunity to prepare logistically for the trip. Portions of the class will be online.
Central WI Environmental Station Field Studies, 2 credits
NATURAL RESOURCES 475/675 – CWES
Dates: May 18 to May 29, 2015 (tentative)
Undergraduates in the College of Natural Resources who are choosing this summer seminar in lieu of Treehaven
will attend a two-week summer camp at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station. This camp will provide
students with essential field techniques in forestry, soils, water, wildlife and plant ID.
European Environmental Studies Seminar, 5 credits
NATURAL RESOURCES 475/675 – Germany/Poland/Iceland
Dates: July 7 – August 12, 2015 (tentative)
Included in this seminar are lectures and field studies on environmental problems and resource management
practices in Germany, Poland, Iceland and other European countries. An abbreviated itinerary follows.
PARTICIPANTS:
Dr. Kevin Russell, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Dr. Tim Ginnett, Wildlife Ecology and Management,
will be leading approximately 42 students. Participants may include the following, in order of priority:
Undergraduates attending the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, who
choose this summer seminar in lieu of the six-week Treehaven field experience requirement. These students
must attend the spring seminar class and the two week mini-summer field camp at the Central Wisconsin
Environmental Station in May. There has been a waiting list of students from this category almost annually.
Graduate students from UWSP, if space permits. These students are not required to attend the spring orientation
and CWES camp. While in Europe, an independent project will be required and the graduate student will
give a seminar on this project. Three to five credits may be earned.
Juniors, Seniors or Graduate Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) or schools other
than UWSP, if space permits. Environmentally-related majors will be given preference but all will be
considered. These students are not required to attend the spring seminar or the CWES program. They earn
five credits for the European study.
Other participants - Special arrangements can be made for any interested individual, if space permits.
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS:
Program costs will not be finalized until May 2015. The program cost estimate is $7400-7900 for Wisconsin
residents, depending on tuition increases, fuel surcharges on airline tickets, program changes and currency
exchange rate fluctuations.
• Minnesota residents should expect to pay approximately a $150 tuition surcharge with approved
reciprocity.
• Non-residents should anticipate a $500 tuition surcharge.
SUMMER 2015 Estimated Program Costs
Wisconsin Resident
undergraduate
Minnesota Resident
undergraduate
Non-Resident
Undergraduate (including
Midwest Student Exchange)
$530.00
CWES Mini-Camp 2
$ 530.00
$ 530.00
weeks Food & Lodging
Tuition, 7 credits
1,590.00
1,740.00
2,090.00
European Seminar fee*
5,480.00
5,480.00
5,480.00
TOTAL
$7,600.00
$7,750.00
$8,100.00
*The European Seminar fee includes round-trip international airfare, all ground travel, arranged lectures/tours,
travel/health insurance, room and board, except for free days.
(Just for comparison, here are the 2014 Treehaven summer costs: Wisconsin resident - $3656, Minnesota
resident - $3780, Midwest Student Exchange - $3918, Non-resident - $5550)
NOTE: your final bill from International Programs will be handed out at CWES at the end of May.
Financial Aid: Students may apply for financial aid to study abroad. Increased financial aid (student loans) may
be provided for the higher costs of study abroad. First renew your FAFSA for the 2015-16 academic year, receive
your award letter and then have it revised to reflect your increased study abroad costs. It is imperative that you
renew your FAFSA no later than March 1, 2015. The summer 2015 financial aid award is included in the 201516 financial aid year. Contact the Financial Aid Office or Linda Garski at International Programs for information.
NOTE: If you did not accept all your current (2014-15) student loan funds, we suggest you reinstate them to help
pay for your European program costs.
Scholarships: CNR Scholarships are available to students who are participating in the European Environmental
Studies Seminar who completed the CNR Scholarship application by the selected due date (typically the end of
November).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
On-line application for the European Environmental Studies Seminar is available at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/studentsuccesscenter/
Application deadline – November 3 at 12:00 noon
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:
1. GPA of at least 2.00 in Natural Resources major (including transfer credits)
2. Space is limited. Qualified candidates will be ranked and selected by cumulative GPA
(including transfer credits)
3. Completion of NRES 150, 151, 250 and 251 by the end of the spring semester prior to
participation
4. Pass a campus and criminal background check after you are tentatively accepted
5. Pass NRES 475 (Spring Seminar) and NRES 475 (CWES – 2 credits) in order to
participate in NRES 475 (Europe – 5 credits)
DEADLINES:
November 3, 12:00 noon
Application due – available on-line at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/StudentSuccessCenter/
November 14, 2014
Notification of tentative acceptance by electronic permission to register for NRES 475 Spring Seminar.
Registration Period
Register for NR475, 1 credit, Spring Seminar on your scheduled spring registration
time – Bobbi Kubish, will grant you electronic permission
December 1, 2014
Once tentatively accepted, complete background check form and return it to Protective
Services, Stein Building, with a $7.00 check.
December 1, 2014
Final Commitment includes a $400 non-refundable initial deposit and $1000 first
payment are due to UWSP International Programs, 108 CCC. Both payments will be
applied to the European seminar fee. A Payment Schedule from International Programs
is attached. All fees must be paid prior to departure. Summer 2015 financial aid funds
should arrive before you depart IF you renew your 2015-2016 FAFSA by March 1,
2015.
No later than February 1
Apply for passport through the US Department of State at
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english.html. DO NOT DELAY! Once you
obtain your passport, bring a copy of the photo identification page to International
Programs immediately. If you already have a passport, it must be valid six months
AFTER your return date or February 13, 2016. If you need assistance, see Linda Garski
or CNR International Programs Coordinator.
March 1, 2015
Apply/renew your Financial Aid application (FAFSA) for the 2015-16 academic year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Money and travel arrangements: International Programs
ATTN: Linda Garski, lgarski@uwsp.edu
Room 108 Collins Classroom Center, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-346-2382 or 2717 FAX: 715-346-3591
General organization and academic program:
Dr. Kevin Russell, 188 TNR, 715-346-2251, Kevin.Russell@uwsp.edu
Dr. Tim Ginnett, 342 TNR, 715-346-4191, Tim.Ginnett@uwsp.edu
CNR International Programs, 192 TNR, 715 346-3831
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
An initial payment of $400.00 will make your acceptance final. Send this payment NO LATER than two weeks after you receive
your letter of offer. Without the initial payment, and the completed forms from your letter of offer, your participation in your selected
program cannot be secured.
Study abroad requires pre-payment of various international services such as housing reservations, airfare and land transportation.
UWSP I.P. does not have funds to “cover” these payments for you. Thus, all participants need to work with I.P. according to the
appropriate payment schedule below. Please pay by the given dates. The schedule does not announce your final program cost
and monthly bills will not be sent unless you have made special arrangements with Linda Garski, Business/Office Manager. NOTE: If
your acceptance packet arrives between scheduled payment dates, send in the proper amount to cover any payment due prior to your
acceptance. No matter how you plan to pay – even with financial aid – please make sure to pay a minimum of $1,500 for semester
programs and $1,000 for short-term programs as close as possible to the first date listed below for your program type.
Fall Semester
Program
April 1
May 1
June 1
July 1
August 1
September 1
October 1
November 1
December 1
January 1
February 1
March 1
April 1
May 1
$1500.00
$1500.00
$1500.00
$1500.00
Final Payment Due
Prior to Departure*
Winterim Program
Spring Semester
Program
Summer Program
$1000.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
Final Payment Due
Prior to Departure*
$1500.00
$1500.00
$1500.00
$1500.00
Final Payment Due
Prior to Departure*
$1000.00
No Payment Due
$1000.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
Final Payment Due
Prior to Departure*
*A final bill will be sent with amount and due date. Due to the wide fluctuation of foreign currencies, we will
notify you of the final cost approximately one (1) month prior to your program’s departure date.
Make checks payable to UWSP International Programs. Put your UWSP ID number and the program in which you are
participating in on the memo line of your check. We currently are not set up for credit card payments. Cash payments are possible
through the Bursar’s Office. Discuss details with the I.P. Staff.
Mail payments to: UWSP International Programs, 2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Deferred Payment Form and Financial Aid: If you are receiving Financial Aid or have a serious problem in meeting the above
schedule, consult with Linda Garski for issuance of a "Deferred Payment Form." Once your Deferred Payment Form is complete,
financial aid funds are electronically disbursed to your UWSP billing account. I.P. will enter a charge on your account that will equal the
amount of anticipated financial aid according to your award. NOTE: You do NOT pay personally (i.e. out of pocket) for the portion of
your program covered by financial aid.
REFUND POLICY - See our full refund policy at www.uwsp.edu/studyAbroad/Pages/Refund-Policy.aspx.
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