Applications for fall 2027 open on Saturday, Aug. 1. We’re committed to making your application process to UW-Stout Polytechnic as stress-free as possible.
Applying is free for incoming undergraduate students, and applying early maximizes your scholarship eligibility, so we encourage prospective students to submit their applications by Friday, Jan. 1, 2027.
Each student type has different application requirements. See below.
Our Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Studies teams are here if you have any questions. We can also help high school senior families and supporters with questions about Direct Admit Wisconsin. Universities of Wisconsin will be sending students information on Direct Admit this week.
New First-Year Students
Take the next step toward your future at UW-Stout Polytechnic. Our new first-year student application process provides you with all the information to confidently complete your application.
You may submit either of the following applications:
Your application will include:
- Your high school transcripts or GED Certificate/HSED Diploma
- Your ACT or SAT scores. This is optional through summer 2028.
UW-Stout Polytechnic is also in its third year of participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. Many students will qualify to bypass the traditional application and simply submit their Direct Admit form. Eligible students must have opted into the program and will have received a notification letter confirming their admission to UW-Stout Polytechnic. All they need to do is claim their offer by completing the Direct Admit form— no additional application is required.
Turn Your Two-Year Degree into More
Join the 33% of UW-Stout students who successfully transfer from other two-year and four-year universities and graduate with the hands-on experience employers are looking for in candidates.
Our transfer process is simple:
- Complete your UW Application. This is the same application for all students.
- Explore course transfer information with Transferology.
- Submit your high school transcripts and transcripts from other institutions attended.
The Transfer Center is here to help with any questions.
Returning to UW-Stout as a Reentry Student
Whether you’ve been out of school at UW-Stout for five years or 20, we’ll give you the tools to finish what you started. If you’re applying as a reentry student, it’s important to determine your student type to understand the specific application requirements.
We welcome two types of reentry students:
- Undergraduate Reentry Students: Our application process is designed to seamlessly facilitate your return. There is no application fee, and you do not need to submit your high school transcripts or submit ACT/SAT scores.
- Transfer Reentry Student: If you’re currently earning credits elsewhere since attending UW-Stout, our process ensures easy credit transfer. You will need to submit your transcripts from other universities or colleges you’ve attended.
Complete the UW Reentry Student Application and review the additional application requirements.
Earn Your Master’s or Doctoral
If you’re looking to expand your undergraduate knowledge or begin the next phase of your academic journey, UW-Stout has more than 25 graduate programs available.
As a graduate student applicant, you'll need to complete the general UW Graduate School Application and follow the program-specific requirements. There is a $56 application fee.
30+ Certificates & Certifications
UW-Stout also offers more than 30 professional certificates and certifications to upskill and increase your knowledge in your career, help you meet state licensing requirements, fulfill state or national education requirements or give you a foot in the door toward a new career.
