Check out each tab to see how campuses are handling admission processes for fall 2020 applicants due to COVID-19. Here are a few things we would like you to know about all of our campuses:
- Application Fee: The application fee has been reduced to $25 for all campuses besides UW-Madison.
- Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts will be accepted to make an admissions decision.
- Needs-Based Application Fee Waivers: Campuses will accept a self-reported needs-based application fee waiver; email the campus for more information. You no longer need to send in the application fee waiver request form.
- Holistic Review: The UW System campuses use holistic review when reviewing your application. This continues during COVID-19. Campuses understand that COVID-19 has disrupted your activities and employment.
- We’re Here: If you have questions or need guidance on an admissions situation, please don’t hesitate to contact the campus you are applying to or the UW HELP office. Our offices are open during this time.
Use the chart below to see when applications are due for Fall 2020 applicants as well as when campuses would like to know if you are attending.
| Campus | Application Deadline | Applicant Decision Deadline |
| UW-Eau Claire | August 21, 2020 | Preferred date is May 1, 2020 |
| UW-Green Bay | August 24, 2020 | September 1, 2020 |
| UW-La Crosse | No deadline | Preferred date is May 1, 2020 |
| UW-Madison | February 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020, with the option to request an extension to June 1, 2020 |
| UW-Milwaukee | August 1, 2020 | Preferred date moved to June 1, 2020, but accepting decisions until the start of classes |
| UW Oshkosh | No deadline | September 1, 2020 |
| UW-Parkside | August 15, 2020 | August 31, 2020 |
| UW-Platteville | August 31, 2020 | Preferred date May 1, 2020, but accepting decisions until the start of classes |
| UW-River Falls | No deadline | September 1, 2020 |
| UW-Stevens Point | No deadline | Preferred date May 1, 2020, but accepting decisions until the start of classes |
| UW-Stout | August 21, 2020 | The preferred date is June 1, but accepting decisions until the start of classes. |
| UW-Superior | No deadline | September 1, 2020 |
| UW-Whitewater | August 14, 2020 | August 30, 2020 |
Use the chart below to see how UW System campuses will review different situations that are arising in the admissions review process due to COVID-19.
| Campus | Pass/Fail Grades | Students that do not have an ACT or SAT score |
| UW-Eau Claire | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Pass still expected to meet unit requirements. | We will review on a case-by-case basis |
| UW-Green Bay | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. | For students not able to take the test, we will weigh their transcript heavily in the decision process. |
| UW-La Crosse | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. | Contact UWL Admissions Office |
| UW-Madison | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | Not applicable for fall 2020 – application deadline passed |
| UW-Milwaukee | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | Students can opt for test optional admission review by contacting the admissions office |
| UW Oshkosh | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. | We will review on a case-by-case basis |
| UW-Parkside | We will accept grades of “Pass” for required unit fulfillment. | For students not able to take the test, we will weigh their transcript heavily in the decision process. |
| UW-Platteville | Pass/Fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | We will review on a case-by-case basis |
| UW-River Falls | Pass/Fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | For students not able to take the test, we will weigh their transcript heavily in the decision process. |
| UW-Stevens Point | Pass/Fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | For students not able to take the test, we will weigh their transcript heavily in the decision process. |
| UW-Stout | Pass/Fail due to COVID-19 accepted. Still expected to meet unit requirements. | On a case by case basis. |
| UW-Superior | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. | For students not able to take the test, we will weigh their transcript heavily in the decision process. |
| UW-Whitewater | Grades are helpful. Pass/fail due to COVID-19 accepted. | Contact the UWW Admissions Office. We will review on a case by case basis. |
We understand that there are barriers to accessing a transcript during this time period. The chart below shows how campuses will handle high school transcripts for fall 2020 applicants.
| Campus | Format Required for Final High School Transcripts |
| UW-Eau Claire | Official |
| UW-Green Bay | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able |
| UW-La Crosse | Official |
| UW-Madison | Official |
| UW-Milwaukee | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able. |
| UW Oshkosh | Unofficial for admission purposes. An official for a final transcript or to post-transfer credit. |
| UW-Parkside | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able. |
| UW-Platteville | Unofficial for admission purposes. An official for final transcript and/or to post-transfer credit. |
| UW-River Falls | Unofficial for admission purposes. An official for a final transcript or to post-transfer credit. |
| UW-Stevens Point | Unofficial for admission purposes. An official for final transcript and/or to post-transfer credit. |
| UW-Stout | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able. |
| UW-Superior | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able. |
| UW-Whitewater | Unofficial for admission purposes. Final transcript required once secondary schools are able. |
During these times we understand that placement testing at a campus is not possible. Below campuses have identified how they are handling placement testing.
| Campus | Methods Accepted for Placement Testing |
| UW-Eau Claire | Using the ‘Test at Home’ option provided by the UW Center for Placement Testing |
| UW-Green Bay | ACT/SAT scores, high school transcripts, and may incorporate online testing once available. |
| UW-La Crosse | Using the ‘Test at Home’ option provided by the UW Center for Placement Testing |
| UW-Madison | Planning to pursue Online Placement Testing once available |
| UW-Milwaukee | ACT/SAT scores |
| UW Oshkosh | ACT/SAT scores |
| UW-Parkside | ACT/SAT scores, high school transcripts, and may incorporate online testing once available. |
| UW-Platteville | UW System Online Placement Testing |
| UW-River Falls | Considering the online placement testing option. |
| UW-Stevens Point | Combination of ACT/SAT subscores, transcripts, and high school progression |
| UW-Stout | ACT/SAT scores, high school transcripts, and may incorporate online testing once available. |
| UW-Superior | High school transcript, department review and may incorporate online testing once available |
| UW-Whitewater | ACT/SAT subscores, considering Online Placement Testing |
Enrollment and housing deposit refund deadlines typically occur in May. The below chart shows how each campus is handling deposit refund deadlines.
| Campus | Enrollment Deposit Refund Deadline | Housing Deposit Refund Deadline |
| UW-Eau Claire | June 1, 2020 | June 1, 2020 |
| UW-Green Bay | No enrollment deposit required | May 1, 2020: Contact UWGB for exceptions |
| UW-La Crosse | May 1, 2020; Contact UWL Admissions Office if an extension is needed. | May 1, 2020; Contact UWL Admissions Office if an extension is needed. |
| UW-Madison | May 1, 2020: Contact UW-Madison Admissions Office if an extension is needed | May 1, 2020 |
| UW-Milwaukee | Deposits refunded until course registration is complete. Contact UWM New Student Programs Office. | June 1, 2020 |
| UW Oshkosh | May 1, 2020, but we are considering an extension | June 15, 2020 |
| UW-Parkside | No enrollment deposit required | Contact campus |
| UW-Platteville | May 1, 2020, but will extend to June 1 by request. Contact the UW-Platteville Admission Office. | May 1, 2020, but will extend to June 1 by request. Contact the UW-Platteville Admission Office. |
| UW-River Falls | No enrollment deposit is required. | June 1; Contact UWRF for exceptions |
| UW-Stevens Point | No enrollment deposit required | No deposit required |
| UW-Stout | No enrollment deposit required | Contact campus |
| UW-Superior | May 1, 2020, but we are considering an extension | May 1, 2020; Contact UWS Admissions Office if an extension is needed. |
| UW-Whitewater | May 1; Contact UWW Admissions Office if an extension is needed | May 1; Contact UWW Admissions Office if an extension is needed |
| Campus | Plan for Summer Orientation |
| UW-Eau Claire | Online |
| UW-Green Bay | Working on developing virtual registration appointments as our dates begin in early June |
| UW-La Crosse | Virtual START (STudent Advising, Registration & Transition) programs in June |
| UW-Madison | Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) will take place online |
| UW-Milwaukee | Online |
| UW Oshkosh | Online |
| UW-Parkside | On-Campus if allowed by July 1. Otherwise, the plan is to be online. |
| UW-Platteville | Online |
| UW-River Falls | Online |
| UW-Stevens Point | Online |
| UW-Stout | Online |
| UW-Superior | Reviewing options |
| UW-Whitewater | Online |