Undergraduate admissions

We make it convenient and easy to apply. Prospective freshman, transfer, international and reentry students complete the same application. You can apply online or download and print a copy of the application.

Graduate admissions
Most applicants to UWMadison graduate degree programs must apply online via the Graduate School Admissions Web site. Applicants to graduate programs in business must apply via the School of Business graduate programs Web site.

Professional Schools
Students interested in a UWMadison professional school should visit that schools Web site for admissions information.

Law School Pharmacy, School of School of Medicine and Public Health Veterinary Medicine, School of

Continuing Studies
Visit the Division of Continuing Studies Web site for information about how to apply to the university as a special, capstone or guest student.

nternational Student Admission

With more than 3,200 international students studying on our campus, the University of Wisconsin ranks among the top 20 U.S. universities with the largest number of international students. These students come to us from more than 100 countries for a variety of reasons, but most often because of our international reputation for academic excellence. Regardless of the reason, however, when international students arrive on campus they immediately become members of our Wisconsin community. We invite you to explore our Web site to learn more about the University of Wisconsin and our admission process. The information we provide for international students is designed to supplement the admission information presented on the other sections of our Web site. In addition to visiting the pages outlined below, be sure to review the information provided for all prospective freshman and transfer students, as applicable. If you're interested in graduate study at UW-Madison, visit our Graduate School.

Requirements and Expectations

Freshman Admission Transfer Admission

Application Process and Dates

How to Apply Deadlines Application Materials Submitting Your Application Admission Decisions Admission to Majors

Finances

Financial Support and Documentation Estimated Cost of Attendance Financial Assistance Health Insurance

Visas

I-20 Form Applying for a Visa

Housing

University Residence Halls Campus-Area Housing Temporary Housing

Orientation

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) Welcome Week

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is an international applicant?

At the University of Wisconsin, international applicants are students who need visas in order to study or live in the United States. This includes anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. International applications are reviewed by our trained international admission counselors. In some cases, our international admission counselors also review the applications of U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and refugees who were educated outside of the United States.

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Aug 24 (M) Aug 26 (W) Sep 2 (W) Sep 7 (M) Sep 19-20 (S-N)* Sep 20 (N)** Sep 28 (M)* Nov 26-29 (R-N) Nov 27 (F)** Dec 15 (T) Dec 16 (W) Dec 17 (R) Dec 20 (N) Dec 23 (W) Dec 24 (R) Dec 29 (T) 43 29

*Observances of Jewish holidays begin at sunset on the day preceding that which is listed as the holiday. **Islamic holidays are based on the lunar cycle, and dates may vary by one day from those listed. ***RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES POLICY In accordance with regent and faculty policy, faculty are asked not to schedule mandatory exercises on days when religious observances may cause substantial numbers of students to be absent from the university. Some religions mark observances over multiple days, which may begin at sunset on the day preceding the posted date(s) of the holiday. Conflicts may occur for religious observances other than those identified in the calendar. A listing, though not exhaustive, of religious holidays is available at www.interfaithcalendar.org. Any student with a conflict between an academic requirement and any religious observance must be given an alternative means of meeting the academic requirement. A student's claim of a religious conflict, which may include travel time, should be accepted at face value.

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Undergraduate admissions
We make it convenient and easy to apply. Prospective freshman, transfer, international and reentry students complete the same application. You can apply online or download and print a copy of the application.

Graduate admissions
Most applicants to UWMadison graduate degree programs must apply online via the Graduate School Admissions Web site. Applicants to graduate programs in business must apply via the School of Business graduate programs Web site.

Professional Schools
Students interested in a UWMadison professional school should visit that schools Web site for admissions information.

Law School Pharmacy, School of School of Medicine and Public Health Veterinary Medicine, School of

Continuing Studies
Visit the Division of Continuing Studies Web site for information about how to apply to the university as a special, capstone or guest student.