How to Apply: University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Students can apply using either the UW System Application or the Common Application.

UW–Madison does not prefer one application over the other. Please choose only one application and use only that application all the way through to submission.

Please note that we do not start processing fall term applications until September 1.

Application Deadlines

The fall and spring term applications open August 1. The following deadlines pertain to both domestic and international applicants. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on the noted deadline dates.

Freshmen

Decision Plan	Application Deadline	Material Receipt Deadline	Decision
Spring 2017 Regular Decision	October 3	October 10	End of December
Fall 2017 Early Action	November 1	November 8	End of January
Fall 2017 Regular Decision	February 1	February 8	End of March

Transfer Students

Decision Plan	Application Deadline	Material Receipt Deadline	Decision
Spring 2017 Regular Decision	October 12	October 19	End of December
Fall 2017 Priority Decision	February 1	February 8	End of March*
Fall 2017 Regular Decision	March 6	March 8	End of April

*Priority Decision applicants will also receive an evaluation of transfer credit by this time.

Freshman Fall Decision Plans

Students who apply by November 1 and complete their application in a reasonable time will receive a decision by the end of January. Those who apply by February 1 and complete their application in a reasonable time will receive a decision by the end of March. Please note: It may take 5-7 business days after receipt of an item to update the status to "Received" in your Student Center. Applicants are notified by email if they are missing items. To ensure you receive important email notifications add the email address onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu to your approved senders list.