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?
What should I write in my essay?
Tell us about you and your unique story to help us know you beyond your academic record and in your own voice.
As part of our holistic review, we refer to the essay that you submit to understand more about you. What you choose to share gives us an idea of who you are and what you want to accomplish as part of our community.
You will need to answer the following prompt:
Tell us why you would like to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the selected major.