UW-Washington County : Admissions Requirements

Application for Admission

Apply online at http://www.apply.wisconsin.edu/

OR contact Student Services for a paper application:
            Phone: (262)-335-5201
            Email:   student-info@uwc.edu
            Mail:     UW-WC Student Services,
                          400 University Drive, West Bend, WI 53095

   Your high school guidance office will also have application forms.

A Complete Admission File includes:

UW System Application for Admission (see info left)
$35 Application Fee* (non-refundable)
High School Transcripts and/or GED verification
Prior College Transcripts (if applicable)
ACT or SAT Scores (if under 21 years of age)
-- info on ACT testing

See table below to determine your specific requirements. *Note: For applications submitted after 9/1/08, the admission fee increases to $44
for undergraduates.

Before you can enroll in courses, you must first meet admission requirements and be accepted for admittance to the University. See the specific requirements below.
Type of Student - Definition -	Admission Requirements	Additional Information
New Freshman Recent high school graduate or HSED/GED holder (under age 21). High school graduates must have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits (see table below).	Submit completed application and $35 fee* to your high school counselor who will forward it along with your high school transcript (or mail directly to UW-WC).	New Freshman: ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores must be received by the UW Colleges before you will be permitted to register for classes. * See information on ACT testing (listed below) * Checklist for High School Seniors (pdf file).
Returning Adult Student Students entering UW-Washington County at 22 years of age or older.	Contact your high school and request that a copy of your official high school transcript be mailed to UW-WC. ACT score information is not required if you are 21 years of age or older. Mail completed application to UW-WC along with $35 fee*.	Returning adult students should contact the office of Student Services at (262) 335-5201 and request an appointment with our Returning Adult Advisor, Chris Beloin. He will review your background and experience, explore your goals and help determine the best educational start for the life you want. More information on returning adult students.
Re-entry Students Degree seeking student previously enrolled at a UW Colleges campus but was not enrolled the previous semester.	Re-entry students should contact the Student Services office at 262-335-5201 to make an appointment with one of the academic advisors.
Transfer Students Students with credits earned at another university or technical college and are in good academic standing.	Contact any colleges previously attended as well as your high school and ask that official transcripts be forwarded directly to UW-WC. If you have not previously been a degree-seeking student in the UW-System (and paid the application fee), payment of $35 fee* is also required along with completed application.	Transfer students must have maintained a “C” average or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) at the previous college(s) to be admitted. If your GPA is less than a 2.0, you may be admitted on probation or final probation. If you have been suspended, you must file an appeal for admission.
Special Students Special students are those who are not seeking a university degree or those who are enrolled as "guest" students for six credits or less.	Use Special Student Application Form. As a special student, it may be possible for you to enroll for up to six credits of coursework without having to submit prior education records. An application fee is not required. (If you are in high school, you will apply as a "high school special" and use the regular UW application, as explained below.)	Special Student Status: Under this classification, you may enroll for up to six credits of coursework before you have to submit the application fee and any previous educational records. You must be a high school graduate or have received your GED or HSED. Special status students are not eligible for financial aid.
High School Special Students High school juniors or seniors who enter as special students or through the Youth Options Program.	If you are a student taking courses while still in high school, have your counselor forward the application materials to UW-WC Student Services Office. You will need to complete the application for admission and your counselor will need to forward your educational records. In addition, a letter of recommendation will be required from your high school counselor or principal.	Youth Options Program Students: High school students applying for the youth options program must meet class rank requirements and submit: UW special student application, official high school transcript, and youth options worksheet. Contact your high school counselor for more information on this program.
Auditors Auditing a class means that you receive no college credits for the class.	Auditors are allowed to register for classes, with instructor and space permitting, during the first week of class. Distance Education courses may not be audited.	See tuition section for audit fees or contact Student Services at 262-335-5201.

ACT Testing at UW-Washington County
ACT Testing Dates	Registration Room Assignments	What to Bring	When to Arrive
February 9, 2008 April 12, 2008 June 14, 2008 Allow 4 hours for testing or 4 1/2 hours if you are taking the additional writing test.	You must be pre-registered for the test. Contact your high school guidance office for more info (do not contact UW-WC). Enter at the main entrance of the campus. Signs with room assignments for “No Writing” examinees and “Plus Writing” examinees will be posted in the front lobby. Allow extra time to locate your classroom.	Photo ID Several #2 pencils Calculator (see ACT information for a list of acceptable calculators) You MUST have photo ID and supplies in order to take the exam.	Arrive early! You must be in your assigned classroom by 7:45am as testing begins promptly at 8am. Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter classrooms once testing has started.

ACT Exam Preparation Workshops These 3-session workshops are offered to prepare for the ACT exam. Includes study-guide.		ACT preparation classes are available at three locations including: UW-WC, Ozaukee High School and Hartford High School. More info...

High school graduates need 17 college preparatory credits
Academic Area	Number of Credits
English	4 credits
Social Science	3 credits
Mathematics	3 credits (at least 1 credit Algebra and 1 credit Geometry)
Natural Science	3 credits
Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Computer Science or other academic areas	4 credits
Total	17 credits

For more information about admissions, contact the Office of Student Services:

Phone: (262) 335-5201
E-mail: student-info@uwc.edu
Mailing Address: University of Wisconsin-Washington County, Student Services Office, 400 University Drive, West Bend, WI 53095