As a student, you have your own individual needs, requirements for, and concerns about where you go to college. It’s important to learn all you can about an institution and its offerings.
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What does UW–Madison look for in an application and what can students do in middle/high school to get in?
When are applications due?
First-Year Application and Materials Deadlines
Decision Plan | Application Deadline | Materials Deadline | Decision |
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Spring Regular Decision | October 1* | October 8* | On or before December 31 |
Fall Early Action | November 1* | November 8* | On or before January 31 |
Fall Regular Decision | January 15* | January 22* | On or before March 31 |
Applications and all required application materials must arrive in our office by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on the noted deadline dates.
Early Action is non-binding. You’ll receive your admissions decision earlier but will not be required to commit until the national deadline of May 1*.
*If deadline falls on a weekend, it is extended to the next business day.
Transfer Application and Materials Deadlines
Decision Plan | Application Deadline | Materials Deadline | Decision |
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Spring Regular Decision | October 1* | October 15* | On or before December 31 |
Fall Priority Decision | February 1* | February 15* | On or before March 31 |
Fall Regular Decision | March 1* | March 15* | On or before April 30 |
Applications and all required application materials must arrive in our office by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on the noted deadline dates.
*If deadline falls on a weekend, it is extended to the next business day.