UW-Platteville Admission Guidelines

Students meeting the following requirements are likely to be admitted:

• Successfully completed 17 college preparatory units to include:
  • 4 units English
  • 3 units Mathematics (Algebra and higher)
  • 3 units Social Science
  • 3 units Natural Science (two must include lab experiences)
  • 4 units to include courses from above academic areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science, or courses in vocational areas.
• Top 50% of graduating class OR ACT composite of 22 (1030 SAT)
  • Students seeking immediate admission to general engineering must have a minimum mathematics ACT score of 22, or SAT (Equivalency). Engineering students not meeting these minimum mathematics requirements will be placed in preengineering until completion of Calculus and Analytic Geometry with a letter grade of “C” or higher.
  • UW-Platteville uses standardized test results as one of the criteria measures for admission. The UW System requires all new freshman applicants to submit the results of either the ACT or SAT for review. The ACT is the preferred test. Students will not be advantaged in the admission process by taking one test rather than the other. It is recommended that the ACT/SAT be taken in the spring of the junior year and that the score reports be sent directly to the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. This requirement is waived for prospective students over the age of 25.
• Consideration will also be given to factors such as: stronger academic performance later in high school; demonstrated leadership skills in school or community; personal statements and recommendations.

Students meeting the following requirements will be considered for admission through a comprehensive review process:

• Successfully completed 17 college preparatory units
• Top 65% of their graduating class AND have an ACT composite score of 18 (870 SAT) or higher.
• Combined high school class percentile rank and ACT composite score that equals the numeric value of 50.
• Letters from high school faculty in areas of English, mathematics, and laboratory science courses may be required and must address the student’s success potential in college coursework.

UW Platteville will also consider the following factors in a comprehensive review:

• Students who have demonstrated a stronger academic performance later in their high school career
• Students who are socially and economically disadvantaged
• Students who have demonstrated academic promise
• Nontraditional aged students (25 and older)
• Students who have demonstrated significant leadership in school or in the community.
• Students who are historically underrepresented.

Students denied or not meeting the admission guidelines may contact the Director of Admission and Enrollment Services for an independent review of all credentials.

• Official transcripts from school(s) attended
• Transcript from courses taken at home and grades, signed by the parent providing the education verifying the curriculum
• Official ACT/SAT I score
• Other information related to the student’s education

Additional Admission Information

Students seeking immediate admission to general engineering must have a minimum mathematics ACT score of 22, or SAT (Equivalency). Engineering students not meeting these minimum mathematics requirements will be placed in pre-engineering until completion of Calculus and Analytic Geometry I with a letter grade of “C” or higher.

UW-Platteville uses standardized test results as criteria for admission. The UW-System requires all new freshmen applicants to submit the results of either the ACT or SAT I for review. The ACT is the preferred test. Students will not be advantaged I the admission process by taking one test rather than the other. It is recommended that the ACT/SAT I be taken in the spring of the junior year. Score reports must be sent directly to the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services. This requirement is waived for prospective students over the age of 25.

Note: Admission policies vary based on the graduation date of applicants, i.e., a student who graduated in 1985 would fall under the admission policies effective for the fall 1985 semester.

Requirements for UW Platteville Transfer Admission:

• Submit a UW-System Undergraduate Application found at http://apply.wisconsin.edu, or call the Office of Admission (800) 362-5515 for a paper application.
• Request official transcripts from high school of graduation and from all colleges or universities previously attended to be sent directly to the Office of Admission and Enrollment Services at UW-Platteville. Request official transcripts now and at the end of the semester(s).
• Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher in college transferable coursework AND are in good standing at the last university attended are eligible for admission.
• The $44 application fee is waived for students transferring from a 2 year UW-System school. All other transfer students, including those from UW-System Universities and technical colleges will be required to pay the $44 application fee.