Admission Process

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Academic preparation and success are the primary considerations for admission and include high school class rank, GPA, trends in grades, senior year courses, test scores, and course rigor. Nonacademic factors are also considered and include leadership, special achievements, service, diversity in personal background, and experience.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Submit an application and all required documents for fall admission no later than February 1st for priority consideration.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Some applicants who apply after February 1st may have an admission decision postponed. Once all applications received by the February 1st deadline have been evaluated, all remaining postponed applications will be reviewed. Admission will be offered to as many postponed applicants as possible to fill the freshman class.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Offers open admission and is committed to providing access to quality higher education.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Submit an application and all required documents for fall admission no later than August 1st for priority consideration.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

All applicants receive a comprehensive review, considering all factors that influence a student’s skills, motivation, and readiness to learn. We value the academic achievements, activities, involvement, and the hardships or successes that students disclose.

Letters of recommendation are highly encouraged for students who may be close to meeting the profile of an admitted student or have unique circumstances that impacted their academic performance.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

NOTE: Please note that these are minimum standards. Most incoming freshmen exceed these minimums by a significant amount. Rigor is an important factor in the admission decision, and applicants who exceed these minimums will have an advantage in the admission process.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications will be processed as long as space is available. Early application is encouraged.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

UW-Green Bay is committed to assisting all students on their path to our campus. This may involve being admitted through unique programs including the Rising Phoenix program. To learn more options, contact UW-Green Bay at (920) 465-2111 or uwgb@uwgb.edu.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, and UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

NOTE: Please note that these are minimum standards. Most incoming freshmen exceed these minimums by a significant amount. Rigor is an important factor in the admission decision, and applicants who exceed these minimums will have an advantage in the admission process.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications will be processed as long as space is available. Early application is encouraged.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, and UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

NOTE: Please note that these are minimum standards. Most incoming freshmen exceed these minimums by a significant amount. Rigor is an important factor in the admission decision, and applicants who exceed these minimums will have an advantage in the admission process.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications will be processed as long as space is available. Early application is encouraged.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, and UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

NOTE: Please note that these are minimum standards. Most incoming freshmen exceed these minimums by a significant amount. Rigor is an important factor in the admission decision, and applicants who exceed these minimums will have an advantage in the admission process.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications will be processed as long as space is available. Early application is encouraged.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Academic preparation is the primary criterion used in the review process. We also consider nonacademic factors (examples: extracurricular involvement, special talent, personal essay, recommendations and/or adding a diverse dimension to our campus community).

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. They are the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Applicants are encouraged to select courses beyond the minimum. Students completing rigorous courses, including senior year, will be stronger candidates for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. All complete applications received by February 1st will receive full consideration. Applications received or completed after that date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Some applicants may be placed on a postpone list and an admission decision to be made at a later date. Review of postponed students begins in early December and continues thereafter, dependent upon the number of applications received and space available in the freshman class. Students are encouraged to submit additional information like senior grades, updated ACT/SAT scores, and letters of recommendation. Students will be notified of a final admission decision no later than May 1st.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

We have a holistic, competitive, and selective admission process that first considers the academic record, including the rigor of courses such as AP or IB, and overall performance. Essays, standardized test scores, one required letter of recommendation from an academic source, and consistent involvement in activities in or outside of school are also considered.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

The high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of coursework pursued. A competitive academic record should show challenging, rigorous coursework, such as AP, honors, or IB courses, in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA.

Application Dates

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students have the same admission deadlines and notification periods.

Freshman Deadlines and Notifications

Fall Early Action Deadline: November 1st
Notification: By the end of January

Fall Regular Decision Deadline: January 15th
Notification: By the end of March

Spring Regular Decision Deadline: October 1st
Notification: By the end of December

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

When our admission counselors review an application, they make one of four admission decisions—admit, defer, deny, or waitlist. A deferred decision means a student is neither admitted nor denied at the time of the initial review. The application is held for further consideration during the Regular Decision competition.

Deferred applicants will receive a decision by the end of March.

Students offered a spot on the unranked waitlist will have until April 15th to accept. They may be offered admission should space become available after May 1st.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

For many programs, new freshmen are likely to be admitted if they have appropriate high school preparation and rank in the top 50% of their class. BA students Architecture, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Nursing require stronger academic preparation. Students applying to one of these programs will be required to select an additional alternate major (this alternate can’t be one of the selective majors listed here).

In addition to academic preparation, factors like leadership, motivation, and maturity, as addressed in your personal essay and/or recommendations, are reviewed and considered. UWM provides broad access to individuals and encourages all interested students to apply.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

*CEAS – College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Foreign language is not required but is strongly recommended. Foreign language credits earned in high school help satisfy UW-Milwaukee’s foreign language requirement for graduation.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Our priority deadline is March 1st. We will continue to accept and process applications and related materials after that date as space and resources allow. The scholarship consideration deadline for Art is December 15th and for Music, March 1st.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Qualified applicants who cannot be accommodated because of deadlines or capacity limitations will be offered the opportunity to be considered for a future term. Applicants not admissible to certain programs may be admitted to their second option or may be offered admission via our Academic Opportunity Center. In some cases, admission will be contingent upon successful completion of a summer preparatory program. Such contingencies and/or conditions will be outlined in your acceptance letter.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

For many programs, new freshmen are likely to be admitted if they have appropriate high school preparation and rank in the top 50% of their class.

In addition to academic preparation, factors like leadership, motivation, and maturity, as addressed in your personal essay and/or recommendations, are reviewed and considered. UWM at Washington County provides broad access to individuals and encourages all interested students to apply.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

*CEAS – College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Foreign language is not required but is strongly recommended. Foreign language credits earned in high school help satisfy UW-Milwaukee’s foreign language requirement for graduation.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Our priority deadline is March 1 (December 15 for spring). We will continue to accept and process applications and related materials after that date as space and resources allow. The scholarship consideration deadline for Art is December 15 and for Music, March 1.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Qualified applicants who cannot be accommodated because of deadlines or capacity limitations will be offered the opportunity to be considered for a future term. Applicants not admissible to certain programs may be admitted to their second option or maybe offered admission via our Academic Opportunity Center. In some cases, admission will be contingent upon successful completion of a summer preparatory program. Such contingencies and/or conditions will be outlined in your acceptance letter.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

For many programs, new freshmen are likely to be admitted if they have appropriate high school preparation and rank in the top 50% of their class.

In addition to academic preparation, factors like leadership, motivation, and maturity, as addressed in your personal essay and/or recommendations, are reviewed and considered. UWM at Waukesha provides broad access to individuals and encourages all interested students to apply.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

*CEAS – College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Foreign language is not required but is strongly recommended. Foreign language credits earned in high school help satisfy UW-Milwaukee’s foreign language requirement for graduation.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Our priority deadline is March 1 (December 15 for spring). We will continue to accept and process applications and related materials after that date as space and resources allow. The scholarship consideration deadline for Art is December 15 and for Music, March 1.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Qualified applicants who cannot be accommodated because of deadlines or capacity limitations will be offered the opportunity to be considered for a future term. Applicants not admissible to certain programs may be admitted to their second option or maybe offered admission via our Academic Opportunity Center. In some cases, admission will be contingent upon successful completion of a summer preparatory program. Such contingencies and/or conditions will be outlined in your acceptance letter.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Academic preparation is the primary criterion used in the review process. We also consider non-academic factors (examples: leadership experience, volunteerism, community service, diversity of personal background, and work experience).

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Most admitted students have completed additional college preparatory units in math or science. Applicants who meet the minimum credit requirements are given consideration for admission; however, admission is not automatic or guaranteed.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Students who apply early have the first options for class registration dates, housing, and course selection.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

There is no admissions waitlist. However, some applicants may be asked to submit additional information so that an informed admission decision might be made.

Documentation such as 7th- or 8th-semester/term grades or other material may be requested to develop a more comprehensive applicant file.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UWO Fond du Lac and UWO Fox Cities are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Most admitted students have completed additional college preparatory units in math or science. Applicants who meet the minimum credit requirements are given consideration for admission; however, admission is not automatic or guaranteed.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Students who apply early have the first options for class registration dates, housing, and course selection.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UWO Fond du Lac and UWO Fox Cities are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Most admitted students have completed additional college preparatory units in math or science. Applicants who meet the minimum credit requirements are given consideration for admission; however, admission is not automatic or guaranteed.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Students who apply early have the first options for class registration dates, housing, and course selection.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

All applications receive a comprehensive review. Academic preparation is primarily used in the review process. Other factors considered are stronger academic performance later in high school, demonstrated leadership skills in school or community, personal essay, and recommendations.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Foreign language is not required for admission; however, students may fulfill the UW-Parkside graduation requirement in foreign language by taking two years of the same foreign language in high school.

Academic preparation is an important part of the admission decision. To be best prepared for college, applicants are encouraged to exceed the minimum credit requirements for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Students who apply early have better opportunities for housing, scholarships, and course selection.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

There is no admissions waitlist. However, some applicants may be asked to submit additional information so that an informed admission decision might be made.

Documentation such as 7th- or 8th-semester/term grades or other materials may be requested to develop a more comprehensive applicant file.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

All applications receive a comprehensive review. Academic preparation is primarily used in the review process. Other factors considered are stronger academic performance later in high school, demonstrated leadership skills in school or community, personal essay, and recommendations.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Although foreign language is not required for admission, students may fulfill the UW-Platteville graduation requirement in foreign language by taking two years of the same foreign language in high school.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Additional information may be requested for some applicants. This may include letters of recommendation, personal statement from the student, first quarter/semester senior grades, and any other personal characteristics that should be taken into consideration in the admission decision.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County and UW Platteville Richland are campuses of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Although foreign language is not required for admission, students may fulfill the UW-Platteville graduation requirement in foreign language by taking two years of the same foreign language in high school.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Applications are given a comprehensive review. Both academic and non-academic factors (examples: leadership, community service, creativity) are considered in the admission decision.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Academic preparation, specifically the strength of high school coursework, is an important part of the admission decision. Applicants are encouraged to exceed the minimum credit requirements for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Students are admitted on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Some applicants may be asked to submit additional information to assist in making an admission decision. This may include a letter from the student addressing unique circumstances that should be considered, updated senior grade reports, letters of recommendation, and/or updated test scores.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Academic preparation (class rank, the rigor of coursework, cumulative and academic GPA, and a trend in grades) is the primary criterion used in the review process. We also consider non-academic factors (examples: leadership, accomplishments, and diversity in background and experience).

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Apply and be accepted before the freshman class total is reached for fall admission. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Some applicants may be placed on a postpone list for admission on a space-available basis.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield is a campus of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged. Applications are processed as long as space is available.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Stevens Point at Wausau is a campus of access.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged. Applications are processed as long as space is available.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Academic preparation and success are the primary factors considered for admissions to the university. Admission will be based on multiple criteria including academic rigor, academic GPA, a trend in grades, and rank in class. We also consider nonacademic factors such as leadership, volunteerism, personal statement, letters of recommendation, honors and awards, socio-economic background, extracurricular activities, diversity of personal background, and work experience.

A select number of majors are competitive and require further academic achievement. To see a list of these majors go to UW Stout Admissions Criteria

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

A world language is not required for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Students are admitted on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

For some applicants, additional information will be required. The additional information may include a letter from the student addressing his or her potential for academic success, first quarter/semester senior grades, letters of recommendation, updated test scores if applicable, and any additional information the applicant wishes to provide.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

New freshman applications are reviewed on multiple criteria including high school curriculum, cumulative GPA, and class rank. Nonacademic factors that are also considered include leadership, community service, unique talents, and contribution to the diversity of the university.

New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 50% of their class.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Students who apply early have better opportunities for course selection and scholarships, if eligible.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Applicants below the top 50% of their class may be considered for special programs through Student Support Services. Personal characteristics that contribute to the richness and diversity of the university will also be considered.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

A comprehensive review is conducted for admission purposes. An upward trend in grades and strong academic rigor in course selection can impact admission decisions favorably. UW-Whitewater also considers non-academic factors such as involvement, service and leadership, honors, work experience, and essay.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen. Numbers reflect the average of admitted freshmen.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Students are admitted on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

If there is not sufficient academic information to make a decision, more documentation may be requested to supplement an application for admission. When 7th-semester academic work is requested, the desire is to see an upward trend in academic performance to increase the chances of being admitted.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Start here and create a path to your education goal. Submit your completed application and high school transcript/GED for admission review.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1st. Admission is rolling and will remain open until the class is filled.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.