Universities of Wisconsin Admissions - UW HELP

Universities of Wisconsin Admissions

We are here to assist you as you help your students navigate the Universities of Wisconsin admission process, from meeting their academic requirements and enrollment deposits to gathering letters of recommendation and exploring campus housing.

Campus Guidelines and Requirements

Get the specific admission requirements for each Universities of Wisconsin, as well as information on minimum requirements for admission to any UW.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and other educators are a great way for your students to strengthen their college applications. The Universities of Wisconsin has a premade form to help you quickly and easily generate letters of recommendation for your students. Download the Universities of Wisconsin “Letter of Recommendation for Undergraduate Admission” form.

Enrollment Deposit Information

Once your students decide where they want to go to college, they will want to make sure they pay their enrollment deposit to save their spot. Get the details on each UW’s enrollment deposit requirements.

Campus Housing Information

Once your students are admitted to a Universities of Wisconsin, they will probably want to know about securing campus housing. Get the details for each UW here.


Application Fees

Beginning August 1, 2024 for freshman and transfer applicants for Fall 2025 term: There is no cost to apply to the Universities of Wisconsin as an undergraduate student with the following exceptions: UW-Eau Claire and UW-La Crosse charge $25 application fees. UW-Madison charges a $70 application fee.

If students are concerned about paying application fees, students can note their financial hardship on the personal information section of the application to receive an application fee waiver.