Applying with the Common Application

You can apply to UW–Madison Online through the Common Application for transfer students.

UW–Madison Online maintains the same competitive and selective admissions standards as our residential programs.

At UW–Madison, our holistic application process is designed to help us find remarkable students—students who will add to the legacy of UW–Madison. We read each application thoroughly and we don’t use formulas or charts, and there is no required minimum grade point average (GPA).

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