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After You Apply

After you apply, your UW will send you an email to help guide you through their next steps. Each campus will have different requirements, so be sure to keep up with their dates and requirements!

Dates and Timelines

Curious as to what happens once you hit submit on your online application? Below you will find the dates and timelines for when the admission office will start reviewing applications as well as how long that review process typically takes.

NOTE: Your application will only be reviewed when the admission office has received all the required materials; the application form, the application fee, standardized test scores ACT/SAT (if submitting), and high school and/or college transcripts. Depending on the campus you may need to send a letter(s) of recommendation.

The following are the dates and timelines for fall admissions.

Campus Begin Reviewing Applications Approx. Review Process Length Campus Portal
UW-Eau Claire August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Eau Claire – Barron County August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Green Bay August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-La Crosse August 15th 3-4 weeks Check Status
UW-Madison September 1st Early Action (due 11/1) will hear on or before 1/31, Regular Decision (due 1/15) will hear on or before 3/31 Check Status
UW-Milwaukee August 1st 7-10 days Check Status
UW-Milwaukee at Washington County August 1st 7-10 days Check Status
UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha August 1st 7 – 10 days Check Status
UW-Oshkosh August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Oshkosh, Fond du Lac Campus August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Parkside August 1st 1-2 week(s) Check Status
UW-Platteville August 1st 5-10 business days Check Status
UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County August 1st 5-10 business days Check Status
UW-River Falls August 1st 1-2 week(s) Check Status
UW-Stevens Point August 1st 1 week Check Status
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield August 1st 1 week Check Status
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau August 1st 1 week Check Status
UW-Stout August 1st 1-2 week(s) Check Status
UW-Superior August 15th 1-3 business days Check Status
UW-Whitewater August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
UW-Whitewater at Rock County August 1st 2 weeks Check Status
Campus UW-Eau Claire
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Eau Claire – Barron County
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Green Bay
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-La Crosse
Begin Reviewing Applications August 15th
Approx. Review Process Length 3-4 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Madison
Begin Reviewing Applications September 1st
Approx. Review Process Length Early Action (due 11/1) will hear on or before 1/31, Regular Decision (due 1/15) will hear on or before 3/31
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Milwaukee
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 7-10 days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Milwaukee at Washington County
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 7-10 days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 7 – 10 days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Oshkosh
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Oshkosh, Fond du Lac Campus
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Parkside
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1-2 week(s)
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Platteville
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 5-10 business days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 5-10 business days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-River Falls
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1-2 week(s)
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Stevens Point
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1 week
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1 week
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Stevens Point at Wausau
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1 week
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Stout
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 1-2 week(s)
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Superior
Begin Reviewing Applications August 15th
Approx. Review Process Length 1-3 business days
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Whitewater
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status
Campus UW-Whitewater at Rock County
Begin Reviewing Applications August 1st
Approx. Review Process Length 2 weeks
Campus Portal Check Status

General Guidelines

Almost every campus will have at least a few documents they’ll need from you before they can fully review your application, like official transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.

Send your transcripts

Your UW will definitely require a copy of your transcripts. A transcript is like a snapshot of how you’ve been doing academically. It’ll include your coursework, grades, and credits since the 9th grade.

  • Note, transcripts are good for one year (two semesters and a summer). So, if something comes up, you’ll be covered.
    If you’ve already graduated, contact your high school or go to your high school’s website to have an official transcript sent directly to each UW System campus.
  • If you’ve earned a GED or HSED, an official score report should be sent in addition to an official high school transcript.
  • If you’ve completed any coursework through a college or university while enrolled in high school, contact the college or university to request that an official transcript be sent directly to each UW System campus that you’re applying to.

Send your test scores (OPTIONAL)

ACT and SAT scores are suspended as part of the application review process for all UW System campuses through the 2024–2025 academic year. You do not have to submit ACT or SAT scores, but they are optional to send in for consideration.

Send your Letters of recommendation (if needed)

A recommendation letter helps reveal aspects of your potential not obvious in your grades and test scores. While a letter isn’t required, unless you’re planning on attending UW-Madison, you’re welcome to submit one. It is helpful in showcasing your communication skills, interpersonal skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Things to consider:

  • UW-Madison applicants should visit the Office of Admissions and Recruitment online for more information on submitting their Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Individual letters from teachers, counselors, etc. are also accepted at most UW campuses
  • Letters can be mailed or emailed