Guidelines & Requirements

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.

Application Dates

Submit an application and all required documents for fall admission no later than February 1, 2025 for priority consideration.

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

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

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

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

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

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

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

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

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

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

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is 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

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.

Application Dates

First-Year Deadlines and Notifications

Spring Regular Decision Deadline: October 1
Notification: On or before December 31

Fall Early Action Deadline: November 1
Notification: On or before January 31

Fall Regular Decision Deadline: January 15
Notification: On or before March 31

Enrollment Deposit

A $200 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

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

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.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. Priority deadline is March 1. We will continue to accept and process applications and related materials after that date as space and resources allow.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

*CEAS – College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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.

Application Dates

Apply early. Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

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

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.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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

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.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County is a campus of access.

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

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

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

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

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

Freshman Admission Guidelines

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

Application Dates

Students may begin submitting applications on August 1. 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.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

A $100 refundable enrollment deposit is required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement

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.

Application Dates

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

Enrollment Deposit

An enrollment deposit is not required.

College Preparatory Credit Requirement