Application process
- Are test scores required?
- Can I send unofficial transcripts?
- Can I take online courses and on-campus courses at the same time?
- How can I tell if my application is complete?
- How do I apply?
- How do I get my official high school transcript?
- How do I request a letter of recommendation?
- How do you evaluate applicants who are homeschooled?
- I am international applicant and cannot get my transcript. What do I do?
- I completed my application. When will I hear back?
- I was asked to demonstrate my English proficiency. What materials and information do you need?
- I’m not sure when I would like to start. Can I change my start date after I submit my application?
- What documents do I need to complete my application?
- What financial options do I have for the application fee?
- What if I am missing a requirement for admission?
- What should I write in my essay?
- What time of day is the application deadline?
- When is the application deadline?
- When should I start my application?
- Why do I need to send my high school transcript?
- Will any type of homeschool transcript be accepted?
- Will PSEO courses transfer in to meet UW–Madison online credit requirements?
How can I tell if my application is complete?
You can check your application status by logging in to MyUW Student Center. After you submit your application, you will receive an email* from the UW–Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment that confirms your application was received and includes your campus ID number, used to activate your UW NetID.
After you activate your NetID, you can log in to check your application status; any outstanding materials will be noted under “Tasks” on the “To Do List.”
Your To Do List is updated regularly so check back often to confirm the status of your application.
*Sent to the email that you provide in the Common App.