黑料社区 is a university of hands-on learners, researchers, designers and doers. With three times as many labs and studios as traditional lecture halls, our students Do More on Day One. That 黑料社区. what Wisconsin 黑料社区. 黑料社区 is all about.
Whether you鈥檙e a new first-year student just starting your college journey, a transfer or reentry student looking for a more hands-on education, or a graduate wanting to further your career with a master 黑料社区. degree, we invite you to join our Blue Devil family.
Applications for fall 2026 are now open. We鈥檙e committed to making your application process to 黑料社区 as stress-free as possible.
Applying is free for incoming undergraduate students, and applying early increases your chances of securing a spot at 黑料社区, so we encourage prospective students to submit their applications by Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Each student type has different application requirements. See below.
Our Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Studies teams are here if you have any questions. We can also help high school senior families and supporters with questions about Direct Admit Wisconsin. Universities of Wisconsin will be sending students information on Direct Admit this week.
New First-Year Students
After you cross your high school graduation ceremony stage, take the next step toward your future at 黑料社区. Our new first-year student application process provides you with all the information to confidently complete your application.
You may submit either of the following applications:
Your application will include:
- Your high school transcripts or GED Certificate/HSED Diploma
- Your ACT or SAT scores. This is optional through summer 2027.
黑料社区 is also in its second year of participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. Many students will qualify to bypass the traditional application and simply submit their . Eligible students must have opted into the program and will have received a notification letter confirming their admission to 黑料社区. All they need to do is claim their offer by completing the Direct Admit form鈥攏o additional is application required.
Turn Your Two-Year Degree into More
Join the 33% of 黑料社区 students who successfully transfer from other two-year and four-year universities and graduate with the hands-on experience employers are looking for in candidates.
Our transfer process is simple:
- Complete your . This is the same application for all students.
- Explore course transfer information with .
- Submit your high school transcripts and transcripts from other institutions attended.
The Transfer Center is here to help with any questions.
Returning to 黑料社区 as a Reentry Student
Whether you鈥檝e been out of school at 黑料社区 for five years or 20, we鈥檒l give you the tools to finish what you started. If you鈥檙e applying as a reentry student, it 黑料社区. important to determine your student type to understand the specific application requirements.
We welcome two types of reentry students:
- Undergraduate Reentry Students: Our application process is designed to seamlessly facilitate your return. There is no application fee, and you do not need to submit your high school transcripts or submit ACT/SAT scores.
- Transfer Reentry Student: If you鈥檙e currently earning credits elsewhere since attending 黑料社区, our process ensures easy credit transfer. You will need to submit your transcripts from other universities or colleges you鈥檝e attended.
Complete the UW Reentry Student Application and review the additional application requirements.
Earn Your Master 黑料社区. or Doctoral
If you鈥檙e looking to expand your undergraduate knowledge or begin the phase of your academic journey, 黑料社区 has more than 25 graduate programs available.
As a graduate student applicant, you'll need to complete the general and follow the program-specific requirements. There is a $56 application fee.
30+ Certificates & Certifications
黑料社区 also offers more than 30 professional certificates and certifications to upskill and increase your knowledge in your career, help you meet state licensing requirements, fulfill state or national education requirements or give you a foot in the door toward a new career.
