Reentry FAQs

• Anyone previously enrolled as an undergraduate who wishes to return to continue toward a first undergraduate degree.
• Anyone previously enrolled at the university in any program may apply as a University Special (non-degree) student.

• Students applying for reentry to a graduate or professional program (Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine) should reapply to the appropriate admitting office.
• Students who have completed an undergraduate degree at UW–Madison or elsewhere and wish to return for a second undergraduate degree must apply through the UW System electronic application at apply.wisconsin.edu.

To complete a second undergraduate degree, you must apply through the UW System electronic application at apply.wisconsin.edu.

Anyone who has not been enrolled for one term or more, excluding summer, must reapply. If you were enrolled on or after the first day of classes, even if withdrawn, you were considered enrolled for that term.

The application deadline has either passed or the first day to apply has not yet been reached. Requests for reentry are available beginning December 1 for summer and fall applications or August 1 for spring applications.

Policy requires undergraduates return to the major they were in when they last attended.

Once you have been readmitted, you may follow the normal procedure to change a major. Contact your school/college for more information.

The program you were last in is either no longer allowing admission or has been discontinued. Your reentry application will be referred to your academic dean. You should work with them to discuss which major(s) currently offered might best fit your needs.

Your reentry application will be referred to your academic dean. You should work with them to discuss which major(s) currently offered might best fit your needs.

You reentry application will be referred to your academic dean. You must obtain their approval to return.

You reentry application will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You must obtain their approval to return.

• You were previously dropped for academic reasons
• The program you were last in is either no longer allowing new admission or has been discontinued
• The major you were in when last attending is no longer offered
• All students applying as a University Special (non-degree) student are referred to the Adult Career & Special Student Services for admissions review.

You were dismissed for disciplinary reasons and must obtain their approval to return.

Your status can be found on the reentry application page under “Requests that have been submitted.”

• Undergraduate applicants must submit official transcripts for every college or university attended since last enrolled at UW–Madison. The transcripts should include all college-level course work completed to date and the current term in progress (if applicable). Transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
• University Special (non-degree) students only need to submit academic records if directed to do so, by email, after their application has been received.

You are considered an enrolled student and do not need to reapply if you return the fall or spring immediately following your study abroad.

You are not currently a UW–Madison enrolled student, therefore, you must reapply.  If you are participating in a summer or winterim program, you do not need to apply for reentry.

• You must complete the residency application. You can find the link next to your status on the reentry page or on the right side of the Student Center.
• Undergraduates must accept their admission in the Admissions section of the Student Center. More information can be found at admissions.wisc.edu/admitted-reentry-checklist/.

You may enroll after:

• Fall enrollment begins the 11th week of the previous spring term, typically early April.
• Spring enrollment begins the 11th week of the previous fall term, typically early November.
• Summer enrollment begins the 10th week of the previous spring term, typically late March.
• Dates for upcoming term can be found here.

• You have not accepted your admission in the Student Center (undergraduates only).
• Your reentry application has been referred to your academic dean or the Office of Student Conduct.
• Enrollment appointment times have not yet been assigned.