Requirements

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

The UW Colleges is an institution of access. New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 75% of their class.

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. An official ACT/SAT score report, received directly from the testing agency, is preferred.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students who apply early have better opportunities for course selection and scholarships, if eligible. Submit an application and all required documents for fall 2018 admission by August 15, 2018, for priority consideration (November 1, 2017 for Spring 2018).

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

There is no admissions wait list. 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, additional ACT/SAT scores, or other material may be requested to develop a more comprehensive applicant file.

Enrollment Deposit

No deposit required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Admission is competitive and selective. We consider high school performance (class rank, rigor of coursework, cumulative GPA, and trend in grades), ACT/SAT scores, nonacademic factors (leadership, involvement, talent, accomplishments, and diversity in background and experience), recommendations, and personal statements. Academic preparation is the primary consideration for admission.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen for fall 2017. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

Official ACT/SAT score reports, received directly from the testing agency, are required for review of an application.

Application Dates

Submit an application and all required documents for fall 2018 admission no later than December 1, 2017, for priority consideration, and by February 1, 2018, for space-available consideration.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Some applicants who apply before February 1, 2018, may have an admission decision postponed. After all applications received by the February 1 deadline have been evaluated, all remaining postponed applications will be reviewed; a final decision will be made no later than March 15, 2018. Admission will be offered to as many postponed applicants as possible to fill the freshman class.

Enrollment Deposit

Admitted students are required to submit a $100 enrollment deposit. A deferral may be requested due to economic hardship. The deposit is refundable until May 1, 2018.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Completion of a balanced array of high school or GED academic coursework, including English, mathematics, natural science, social science/history, and elective areas of interest from the arts, computer science, foreign language or other academic areas.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

A student with no coursework beyond high school is expected to meet the following new student admission guidelines.

• Graduation from high school, or completion of GED/HSED
• Completion of a balanced array of high school or GED academic coursework, including English, mathematics, natural science, social science/history, and elective areas of interest from the arts, computer science, foreign language or other academic areas.
• If under 21 years of age and new freshman at the time of application, completion of the ACT with a minimum composite score of 20; or SAT composite score of 1030 on the 2016 SAT (out of 1600), or 1400 on the SAT (out of 2400) prior to 2016.
• Be in good academic standing when last enrolled.
• Show evidence of mathematics readiness through successful completion of any of the following:
  • Three years of high school mathematics, including algebra, geometry and advanced math, or
  • GED/HSED mathematics requirements.
• Show evidence of English readiness through successful completion of any of the following:
  • Four years of high school English, or
  • TOEFL if applicable, or
  • GED/HSED English requirements

Application Dates

For the UW Flexible Option students enroll in subscription periods. New subscription periods start each month. Applications and materials are due at least one month prior to the start of a subscription period. 

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

There is no admissions wait list.

Enrollment Deposit

No deposit required.

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.

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.

Official ACT/SAT score reports, received directly from the testing agency, are required prior to an admission decision being made.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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 us at 920-465-2111 or uwgb@uwgb.edu

Enrollment Deposit

No deposit required.

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

While academic preparation is the primary criterion used in the admission review process, nonacademic secondary factors may contribute to the strength of an application. These may include qualities such as demonstrated leadership, extracurricular involvement, special talent, personal statement, recommendations, and/or adding a diverse dimension to our campus community.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen for fall 2017. They are the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

Official ACT/SAT score reports must be received directly from the testing agency for review of an application.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. All complete applications received by February 1, 2018, will receive full consideration. Applications received or completed after that date will be considered on a space-available basis. Applications for spring 2018 are accepted beginning September 1, 2017.

Postponed Admission Or Waiting List

Some applicants may be placed on a postpone list, and an admission decision is 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 1, 2018.

Enrollment Deposit

Submit a $100 enrollment deposit as soon as possible following admission to ensure a place in the freshman class. The deposit is refundable until May 1, 2018. Upon receipt of the $100 enrollment deposit, on-campus housing information will be sent. Enrollment deposits submitted after May 1 will be accepted on a space-available basis.

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

We have a holistic, competitive, and selective admission process that first considers the academic record, including 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.

Official ACT or SAT score reports are required and should be sent directly from the testing agency.  The writing portions of the ACT and SAT are no longer required.

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: Nov. 1
Notification: By the end of January

Fall Regular Decision Deadline: Feb. 1
Notification: By the end of March

Spring Regular Decision Deadline: Oct. 2 
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 wait list. 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 wait list will have until April 15 to accept. They may be offered admission should space become available after May 1.

Enrollment Deposit

Students accept their offer of admission online in the Student Center and pay a $100 deposit, which is applied toward tuition and fees.

Students applying for fall must accept their offer by May 1.

Students applying for spring must accept their offer by December 15 or 10 days from the date of their admission letter, whichever is later.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

For many programs, new freshmen are likely to be admitted if they have appropriate high school preparation, rank in the top 50% of their class, or have an ACT composite score of at least 21 (or 980 SAT). However, 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 statement and/or recommendations, are reviewed and considered. UWM provides broad access to individuals and encourages all interested students to apply. All freshman applicants under age 21 must submit ACT/SAT scores. Test scores posted on a high school transcript are accepted as official.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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. 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 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

Students are required to pay a $150 Confirmation Deposit to secure a spot in our freshman class.

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Applicants for admission are provided a comprehensive review in which academic preparation is the most important criterion. However, nonacademic factors are also considered. These factors may include leadership experience, volunteerism, community service, diversity of personal background, and work experience that will positively contribute to the strength of the university and reflect its mission and values.

The following is the profile for our 2017 admitted freshmen. They are the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

ACT and SAT scores provided on the high school transcript are acceptable for application purposes.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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 wait list. 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, additional ACT/SAT scores, or other material may be requested to develop a more comprehensive applicant file.

Enrollment Deposit

Admitted students are required to submit a $100 enrollment deposit. A waiver may be requested due to economic hardship or inability to pay. The deposit is refundable until May 1, 2018. Early submission of the deposit provides the greatest flexibility in registration dates. 
 

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 50% of their class and have a minimum ACT composite score of 21 (SAT equivalent).    

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. An official ACT/SAT score report, received directly from the testing agency, is preferred.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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 wait list. 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, additional ACT/SAT scores, or other material may be requested to develop a more comprehensive applicant file.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 enrollment fee is added to the student’s bill after enrollment.

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

All applications receive a comprehensive review. 

New freshmen will be considered for admission if they rank in the top 50% of their class or have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (SAT equivalent).

All applications receive a comprehensive review. Academic preparation is the primary criterion used in the review process. Consideration will also be given to factors such as stronger academic performance later in high school, demonstrated leadership skills in school or community, personal statements, and recommendations.

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. An official ACT/SAT score report, received directly from the testing agency, is required prior to the advising/registration program.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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 from 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

Admitted students are required to submit a $100 enrollment deposit as soon as possible to ensure a place in the freshman class. The deposit is refundable until May 1, 2018.
 

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.

Freshman Admission Guidelines

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshman for Fall 2017. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshman are above this range and 25% are below.

Nonacademic factors are also considered in the admission decision. They may include, but are not limited to, leadership, community service, creativity and/or unique talents, and personal characteristics that contribute to the strength and diversity of the university.

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. Preference is for an official ACT/SAT score report received directly from the testing agency.

Profile of Admitted Students

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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

No deposit required.
 

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

Admission is competitive. Academic preparation (class rank, rigor of coursework, cumulative and academic GPA, trend in grades, and ACT/SAT scores) is the primary criterion used in the review process. We also consider nonacademic factors such as demonstrated leadership, involvement, accomplishments, special talents, and diversity in background and experience.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen for fall 2016. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. Apply, be accepted, and submit the $100 enrollment deposit before the freshman class total is reached for fall 2018 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

A $100 deposit, refundable until May 1, 2018, is required to ensure a place in the fall 2018 class.
 

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Foreign language is not required for admission.

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, trend in grades, rank in class, and ACT/SAT scores. 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.

New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 50 percent of their class or have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (SAT equivalent).

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

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. Apply early. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and applications will be processed as long as space is available.

Students interested in one of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs must submit a portfolio after being admitted to the university. For more information on specific portfolio requirements and deadlines, go to Bachelor of Fine Arts Process.

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

No deposit required.
 

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

New freshman applications are reviewed on multiple criteria including high school curriculum, cumulative GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT score. 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 or have a minimum ACT score of 21 (SAT equivalent).

ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. An official ACT/SAT score report, received directly from the testing agency, is preferred.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. 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 who have not earned a minimum ACT of 21 (SAT equivalent) 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 deposit, refundable until May 1, 2018, is required to ensure a place in the freshman class.
 

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

A comprehensive review is conducted for admission purposes. ACT/SAT results, an upward trend in grades, and strong academic rigor in course selection can impact admission decisions favorably. UW-Whitewater also considers nonacademic factors such as involvement, service and leadership, honors, work experience, and the personal statement.

The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen for fall 2016. Numbers reflect the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.

ACT/SAT scores should be submitted at the time of application. Standardized exam scores provided by the high school are also accepted for admission review.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on September 1, 2017. Admission is rolling and will remain open until the class is filled. It is strongly recommended that students apply early, because the priority scholarship consideration deadline is January 1, 2018.

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.