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New freshman

Materials to submit

Required

Optional

  • ACT (code: 4672) or SAT (code 1914) scores
  • Letters of recommendation (maximum of 2)

Access WINGS to monitor application status

Applicants access WINGS to: 

  • Confirm receipt of application materials
  • Track application status

Instructions for completing account activation and gaining WINGS access are emailed to students within a few days of application.

Account access issues?
View tips to troubleshoot or contact our Eagle Help Desk for assistance:

Application review process

Admissions decisions are mailed (USPS) approximately 3-5 weeks after application completion (i.e., submission of all required items).

Application periods

Fall Term

Application Opens: August 1

Priority Deadline: February 1
Applications completed by this date receive full consideration for admission. After this date, applications are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Spring Term

Application Opens: April 1
All applications are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Application FAQs

Transcripts and courses in progress submission

Transcripts and courses in progress (senior year courses) can be uploaded as part of your Universities of Wisconsin application. These items may also be emailed directly to Admissions.

Postpone Decision: What to expect next

Some applicants may be placed on a postponed list, meaning a decision will be made at a later date. Review of the postponed applicants begins in early December and continues thereafter, dependent upon the number of applications received and space available in the freshman class.

Postponed applicants have the opportunity to provide additional information to strengthen their application. This may include:

  • Senior year grades (1st semester)
  • ACT or SAT scores (if not previously submitted, or if improved)
  • 1-2 letters of recommendation
  • Updated course information (additional senior year courses, including college/university coursework)

Applicants on the postponed list will typically recieve and update after February 1 and will receive a final admission decision no later than May 1.

Additional ACT/SAT info

Test-Optional Admission Policy

As part of our temporary test-optional policy, applicants may choose whether to submit standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) with their application.

  • Applications submitted without test scores are not at a disadvantage in the application review process
  • Submitting test scores may enhance your eligibility for scholarships

Items to note:

  • Scores may be reported by sending a scanned/screenshotted image of your score report to Admissions by mail or email.
  • Your score may help provide a more complete picture of academic achievements and potential.
  • Applicants may submit the ACT, the SAT, or both. We’ll consider your best score.
  • If you choose to submit test scores and have taken an exam multiple times, you may use superscoring.
    • Superscoring combines your highest section scores across all test dates to create your strongest possible composite score.

Important Dates

Applicants for Fall 2027

August 1 - UWL application opens

February 1 - Priority application deadline (Applications completed after this date are considered on a space-available basis)