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?
- 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 should I write in my essay?
- When is the application deadline?
- When should I start my application?
- Why do I need to send my high school transcript?
I was asked to demonstrate my English proficiency. What materials and information do you need?
If you are an international student, you do not need to submit English proficiency scores if either of the following applies to you:
- English was the primary language of instruction in all four years of secondary school.
- You successfully completed a college-level English composition course at an accredited U.S. institution.
If you have not completed a college-level English composition course, you should do so before applying to UW–Madison Online.