Handy Reference
Checklists for High School Students
Popular checklists to guide students through their high school years as they prepare for college.
| Freshman Checklist | Download |
| Sophomore Checklist | Download |
| Junior Checklist | Download |
| Senior Checklist | Download |
Tools to help explore the Universities of Wisconsin
| Majors by Campus | Visit |
| Compare Your UWs Worksheet | Download | Campus Contacts | Visit |
| Housing and Meal Plan Links | Visit | Find a Program at the UW | Visit | MyMajors: Explore UW Majors! | Visit | Online Wisconsin (Explore Online Programs) | Visit |
| UW Map PDF | Download |
Applying to UW Universities
Get a checklist to help make sure you have everything you need to apply to your UWs.
| Application Checklist | Download |
| Application Review | Visit |
| Letter of Recommendation Form | Download |
| UW Application Walkthrough Video | Watch Now | Direct Admit Form Walkthrough Video | Watch Now | Direct Admit Wisconsin Form Instructions | Download |
Budgeting Tools
Get handy printouts of the important budgeting tools, like a budget builder, tuition, FAFSA, and scholarship information.
| UW Scholarship Information and Deadlines for Fall 2025 Freshman | Download |
| Build Your Budget | Download |
| Financial Aid Schedule Worksheet | Download |
| Tuiton | Visit |
| FAFSA | Visit |
More Resources
ROTC and Military
Interested in receiving military training and experience while you’re in college? Looking for ways to fund your education? ROTC and the military might be right for you!
UW Viewbook
Learn more about the Universities of Wisconsin. Review and download the latest UW Viewbook for yourself.
Campus Contacts
With 13 Universities of Wisconsin across multiple campuses, finding the right person can be a challenge. We have created a ready reference to help you contact the people you need, when you need them.
Calendar
Find out what’s happening with UW HELP. Join us for workshops and sessions across the state, throughout the year.