Withdrawing Your Application from UW–Madison

How to Withdraw if You:

  • Applied but have not yet received a decision, or
  • Received a decision of defer or wait list, or
  • Were admitted and have confirmed your enrollment

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment requires a written request in order to withdraw your application.

Please email us at onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu and include your full name, date of birth, and your NetID (if known) and that you’d like to withdraw your application. The email must be sent from the email address listed on your application.

How to Withdraw if You:

  • Were admitted to UW–Madison but have not yet confirmed your enrollment

You can decline your admission through your Student Center. You will need your NetID and password to access the website.

1. Select “Applicant Homepage” in the red bar at the top of the page

2. Select the “Admissions” tile

3. Click “Decline”

4. Click “Confirm”

5. Select “Next”