Application deadlines | UW

UW–Madison Online has three start times a year. These varied start dates give online students the flexibility to pick the one that meets their individual goals and needs. Additionally, the start date mirrors our residential programs and provides online students more opportunity to learn and interact with their on-campus counterparts.

Every year, deadlines will be about six weeks before classes start.

Deadlines

Semester	Application opens	Application & materials deadline	Classes Start
Summer 2021	Dec. 1, 2020	April 1, 2021	May 17, 2021**
Fall 2021	Feb. 1, 2021	July 15, 2021	Sept. 8, 2021
Spring 2022	Aug. 1, 2021*	Nov. 15, 2021	Jan. 25, 2022
If deadline falls on a weekend, it is extended to the next business day. *There are multiple start dates for summer session. This is the date for the first session. Admissions decisions for UW–Madison Online are released on a rolling basis.

Note: These application deadlines are for students planning to enroll in one of the fully online degrees offered through UW–Madison Online. If you are looking for the application deadlines for UW–Madison’s face-to-face programs, visit the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

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