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Torry RuferAdmission Representative
Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
National reputation of quality◦ Faculty/staff◦ Educational experience
Program variety Global exposure and
experience Transferability of course
work 26 unique campus locations Employability Tremendous
value/affordability
Advantages of the UW SystemAdvantages of the UW System
Comprehensives2,900 to over 42,000 students
Majors offered:◦Smallest campus:
30◦Largest campus:
160
UW CollegesCampus size: 500 to 2,000 students
UW Colleges enroll totally over 12,600 students
Size of UW Campuses
College preparatory coursework taken in high school
High school rank in class Grade point average Standardized test results Other pertinent academic
information Student experiences, work
experiences, leadership qualities, motivation, community service, special talents and /or other factors may also be considered
Admission to UW Campuses
Making the GradeAcademic factors remain the most important consideration in making admissions decisions.
UW campuses review each applicant comprehensively to determine admission and likelihood of success at their campus.
(See “Introduction to the UW-System” for individual campus guidelines and specific information)
4 English (Emphasis on English & Composition)
3 Mathematics
(Beginning at the level of Algebra)
3 Natural Science (Emphasis on Lab Science)
3 Social Science4 Electives
Minimum College Preparatory Courses
Electives may be chosen from the core areas (English, mathematics, natural science and social science), fine arts, computer science, foreign language and other academic areas.
UW-Eau Claire and UW-Madison require a minimum two years of a single foreign language for admission.
College Prep Electives
All UW System campuses require receipt of ACT or SAT scores prior to making an admit decision.
The ACT is preferred by most UW System campuses. All campuses will accept either ACT or SAT.
Recommend students take the ACT or SAT in the spring of their junior year.
Minimum score guidelines vary at each campus.
Testing
UW-Madison requires written portion of the ACT.
UW-Green Bay, UW-Madison & UW-LaCrosse require official score report directly from ACT for admit decision.
UW-Oshkosh & UW-Platteville require official score report prior to advising/registration.
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/testing/index.aspx
Additional Testing Detail
Applying for Admission
Electronic application preferred over paper
apply.wisconsin.edu
Begin applying September 15 for the following fall semester.
All campuses have application priority dates or deadlines (some are program specific). Avoid late applications!
www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
Also needed…
Application fee
Transcripts
Test Scores
Tuition
Comprehensives$5,700-9,700
UW Colleges$4,500-4,700
Room and Board
$6,000-9,000**With common meal plan
and double room
Miscellaneous Expenses
BooksCar/travelLaptops
Pizza moneyCell phones
FUN!
Cost EstimatesBased on 2011-12 academic year
Attend college fairsRequest campus
publicationsSocial media opportunities Visit campuses Surf the webTalk with school counselorsTalk with friends & family
who have attended college
The College Search
www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu email: [email protected] phone: 800/442-6459