OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Out of concern for the safety of our community due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment and University of Wisconsin–Madison are closed to the public. We continue to serve our prospective students and families remotely. Contact us any time at onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu or by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
We appreciate your patience as well as your interest in UW–Madison.
Find more information on the Office of Admissions and Recruitment’s response and the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s response to COVID-19.
Are You a Future Badger?
Undergraduate admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison is competitive and selective. Every year, we are fortunate to receive thousands of applications from a diverse range of students who are incredibly bright, engaged, and passionate. Students who have challenged themselves and those around them to make a difference in the world. Students who know that the University of Wisconsin–Madison is their next step toward something extraordinary—a place where they can lead, make discoveries, tackle key issues, gain knowledge, and establish lifelong friendships.
Our office is here to assist as you prepare to become a future Badger.
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