
Anyone who desires a University education will be considered for admission to a University of Wisconsin Center. Prospective students should apply early.If you are admitted and your high school record, placement test scores, or other previous academic performance indicates that you may have difficulty with university work, you will be required to participate in special classes aimed at remedying these difficulties.
To be admitted to the UW Colleges as a new freshman you must:
If you fail to meet these requirements, you may appeal to the Director of Admissions for an exemption. Particular consideration will be given to applicants on the basis of minority group status, physical or learning disability, U. S. Armed Forces veteran status, age group, incarceration, or economic or educational disadvantage.1. Have graduated from a recognized high school, have a certificate of GED, or present other evidence of ability to begin university work 2. Have completed 17 college preparatory credits distributed in three categories as follows: Core-13 credits
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits (algebra and courses leading to calculus)
Social Science 3 credits
Natural Science 3 creditsSpecified Electives-3 credits
Chosen from the above areas or foreign languageOther Electives--4 credits
Chosen from the above core areas, fine arts, foreign language, computer science, and other academic areas. Those who have earned the certificate of GED are assumed to have met these requirements.3. Take the American College Test (ACT). The ACT scores must be received by the UW Center Office of Student Services before you will be permitted to register for classes. ACT may not be required for those age 21 or over.
Request for Admission Information - Web Form.
You may also use one of the following:
Telephone 715 261 6241 or FAX 715 261 6333 or write to The Student Services Office UWMC 518 South 7 th Avenue Wausau, WI 54401 - 5396 or send an e-mail message to Mary Hoppe.