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 submission deadline	Classes start
Spring 2022	Aug. 1, 2021*	Dec. 3, 2021 (materials deadline: Dec. 10, 2021)	Jan. 25, 2022
Summer 2022	Dec. 1, 2021	April 15, 2022	May 23, 2022**
Fall 2022	Feb. 1, 2022	TBD***	Sept. 8, 2021
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. **Fall 2022 application deadline will be determined by Feb. 1, 2022. 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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