Rooted in the West's traditions and surrounded by the rugged Rocky Mountains, the University of Wyoming was founded in 1886 and is a nationally recognized land-grant research institution with expert faculty, top-ranked academics, and world-class facilities.
Take advantage of small class sizes, supportive professors, and the local and state support that Wyoming's sole four-year University enjoys. And, once a cowboy, always a cowboy means that you will gain lifelong connections with alumni regardless of where your journey takes you.
Experience the world as your classroom with the largest study-abroad scholarship endowment of any U.S. four-year public land-grant university. UW students study in nearly 50 countries each year at 400+ domestic and study abroad sites.
Find your Wyoming in the 30 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, 300 miles of snowmobiling trails, and more than 100 miles of mountain bike trails, plus fishing, rock climbing, 2.9 million acres of national forest, and more. Outdoor magazine recognized UW as one of the nation's top outdoor schools.
Scholarships are gifts and do not need to be repaid. Generally, the University of Wyoming offers scholarships based on merit, financial need, or specific student populations. Upon admission to UW, students are automatically considered for several scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions. These scholarships include but are not limited to Hathaway, Trustees' Scholars, Rocky Mountain Scholars, and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).
Upon receipt of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data from the federal processor for an applicant, that person's information is included in a computerized need analysis and financial aid allocation process called "packaging." This process looks at the applicant's need, the applicant's qualifications (class level, residency status, etc.), and the remaining funding available for each program. The process then develops a "package" of financial aid containing a possible mixture of scholarships, grants, work-study allotment, and student loans, which the student can view/accept on WyoWeb, under the Financial Aid Tab, Award for Aid Year.
The Honors College is 100% about the students — a truly exceptional group of people who make a difference at UW and worldwide. Honors scholars are intellectually curious students from all creative, inspired by diverse ideas, and seek a greater understanding of their place in society.
Combine excellent students with superb faculty in small classes, and the result is an invigorating and highly effective learning environment. Honors faculty talk with students, not at them. Honors students thrive in this stimulating environment, develop lasting friendships, and succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
The Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development is a service organization to the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Wyoming. Our goal is to provide swift, accurate, and expert service to enhance individuals' research missions and various units within the University.
The Campus Activities Center (CAC) provides students with valuable involvement opportunities. The staff coordinates and advises various student programs such as 7220 Entertainment, Safe Zone, Gallery 234, and Summer Programs. They are available to assist or direct any 250+ student organizations with programming support, leadership development, and marketing services. The CAC serves as an essential source of information for programming and involvement on campus. Be sure to check out the learning outcomes we've established that are attained by attending/participating in events or becoming involved with a student organization on campus.
The University of Wyoming wishes to meet the educational needs of the people of Wyoming in all feasible ways. The faculty's services, the libraries' resources, and laboratories should be made available not merely for the young people who come to its campus but also for citizens in their homes throughout the state. Over 100 years later, the University of Wyoming continues to embody the spirit of its 1914 mission by delivering UW's educational opportunities beyond the Laramie campus.
The University of Wyoming's colleges and departments offer courses, degree programs, and additional learning opportunities to students on campus in Laramie and Casper, and across the nation through online and combination deliveries. You can even take UW distance courses as a non-degree seeking student!
The University of Wyoming ranks among the best values in the country based on the quality and number of educational opportunities available, low tuition rates, and scholarship programs. Search for UW Distance courses offered via online, video, audio, and combination deliveries. Other flexible options include semester-based independent learning, correspondence study, and professional development courses. Studying at the University of Wyoming at Casper, UW's branch campus offers a small campus experience in central Wyoming.
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees and provides leadership for all academic programs and functions at the University of Wyoming. The Office of Academic Affairs has the lead responsibility for academic planning and academic budget administration, academic personnel decisions, career development, university-wide curricular requirements and degree program development, student learning assessment, and academic accreditation.
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