SCHOLARSHIPS <p>UW-Whitewater offers students a wide variety of scholarships, both through the university, individual colleges, and departments. The Department of Biology has a number of scholarships and awards geared specifically toward our students, including:</p> <ul> <li>Joseph & Madeline Chopp Scholarship</li> <li>J.A. Cummings Biology Scholarship</li> <li>Y.W. Fok Memorial Scholarship</li> <li>Willard Gross Memorial Scholarship</li> <li>Dr. Dan and Jean Sable Scholarship</li> <li>Silver/Savage Literature, Writing and Science Scholarship</li> <li>James S. and Susan R. Schlough Scholarship</li> <li>Donald J. Stevenson, MD. Memorial Scholarship</li> <li>A.A. Upham Scholarship for Science</li> <li>UW-Whitewater Foundations Scholarship for Outstanding Junior<br />from the College of Letters and Sciences</li> <li>Dr. Dionne A. Harrell Scholarship</li> </ul> <p>More information about these and other scholarships is available through the scholarship portal.</p> Arrow STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS <p>The Department of Biology supports a number of student clubs and organizations, including Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Club an information and community service organization, P.H.A.T Club (Pre-Health Associates of Today), Pre Health Club, and Beta Beta Beta.</p> Arrow STUDY ABROAD Arrow <p>UW-Whitewater offers students in Wisconsin and surrounding states a unique opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, with an emphasis in Marine Biology and Freshwater Ecology in collaboration with our sister institution, Deakin University, in Australia. UWW sends approximately 10-15 student each year to this program.</p> How to prepare for Australia <p><strong>GPA requirement</strong><br />UWW Biology requires 2.75/4.0 GPA to be accepted into the program. If a student falls below a 2.75 GPA an appeal can be made to a committee made up of UWW faculty (generally biology professors). Deakin requires a 2.6/4.0 for international students. Deakin has refused students below a 2.6 in the past.</p> <p><strong>During your last semester at UWW</strong><br />Each student must speak with the program manager (currently Dr. Bruce Eshelman) within the first 2 weeks. This meeting will begin the paperwork process required to attend Deakin University. Students also choose classes they will take at Deakin.</p> <p><strong>Cost of the program</strong><br />Per unit cost: International students are charged for each unit of coursework they take. UWW students get a bit of a break on the cost. Fees are reduced for each student depending on the number of students enrolled in Deakin that year.</p> <p>Exchange rate: Students need to factor in the exchange rate of US Dollars to Australian Dollars. This is often the biggest factor determining total cost and recent history has shown this can vary up to ~10% over the course of a year.</p> <p>Example tuition 2017-2018: First semester Deakin Program fees $7,449.02 USD. Second semester estimated around $6,400 USD. This is only tuition. We anticipate an increase for future semesters.</p> <p>Example room and board: A recent student (2018-2019) received a quote of $10,608 AUD ($8,313 USD) for 12 months of room and board. Students usually live in campus dormitories during their time in Australia, but many students have chosen to live off campus. Meal plans are available, but the dorms have kitchenettes, so student can cook for themselves.</p> Arrow