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

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who have attended college

The College Search

www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu email: help@learn.uwsa.edu phone: 800/442-6459