Apply as a First-Year Student
If you're a first-time college student, you're in the right place. Let's guide you through the simple application process.
As a new first-year college student, you can submit either of the following applications:
First-Year Student Application Process at UW-Stout
We've designed our first-year student application process to ensure a seamless, stress-free journey to college. Our goal is to provide you with all the necessary information to confidently complete your application and take the next step toward your future. Your complete First-Year Application will include the following items:
Application
Complete the UW Application or Common App
Transcripts
Submit your unofficial high school transcripts or GED Certificate/HSED Diploma
Test Scores
ACT or SAT Score (Optional through summer 2027)
First-Year Application Questions
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Required Document Submissions & College Credit in High School
| Electronically | |
|---|---|
Admissions Office |
Transcripts should be mailed to UW-Stout Undergraduate Admissions or emailed to: admissions@uwstout.edu Unofficial transcripts sent by email or fax may be submitted for initial application review, but official transcripts (sent directly from the educational institution) will be required prior to your first semester. |
Note: Military members should submit their official Joint Services Transcript or official transcript from the Community College of the Air Force.
We offer advanced credit for successful completion of college-level coursework during high school and for high school achievements in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. To explore your options, consult your high school counselor.
Additional First-Year Admission Information & Requirements
Required High School Courses
| Course | Important Notes |
|---|---|
| 4 Credits of English | Emphasizing literature, composition, rhetoric, and speech. |
| 3 Credits of Math | Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II (Integrated Math 1, 2, & 3). A fourth-year is strongly encouraged for majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. |
| 3 Credits of Social Science | Social Science/History |
| 3 Credits of Science | Typically Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry. Physics & Chemistry are strongly encouraged for majors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. |
| 4 Elective Credits | Chosen from the areas above or world language, business, family/consumer education, art and design, computer application/programming, and other academic areas. |
Note: Some high school courses may not satisfy university admission requirements for preparatory academic coursework. For information on the applicability of high school courses, please call the Admissions Office.
Changes in High School Senior-Year Coursework:
Schedule changes or unsuccessful completion of the senior year coursework may lead to admission cancellation. Contact us if you're considering schedule changes or have concerns about your academic progress in any course. If you're considering making schedule changes, please contact us by phone or email.
World Language Requirements:
World language is not a requirement for admission nor for degree completion at UW-Stout. Global Perspective credits are built into all UW-Stout degrees and are often completed simultaneously with General Education. While World Language courses are an option to fulfill these credits, they are not required.
Some of our programs have specific admission criteria beyond the standard UW-Stout application requirements.
First-Year Application Deadlines
The earlier you apply, the better! We begin the review process as soon as we receive your complete application.
| Entry Term | Application Opens | Priority Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | August 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | April 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 |
| Fall 2026 | August 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | April 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| Summer / Winterm | Degree-seeking students who are new and want to take a Summer or Winterm course should contact Admissions to backdate/change their admit term to Summer or Winterm. | |
First-Year Admission Decisions:
Admission decisions are based on various criteria, including academic rigor, GPA, grade trend, class rank, and ACT/SAT scores (if provided). Non-academic factors like extracurricular activities are also taken into account. Our review process is holistic, and no single factor alone determines admission.
After reviewing your complete application, we make one of three admission decisions:
- Admitted: Congratulations! You’re a future Blue Devil!
- Postponed: Some applicants aren't immediately admitted upon initial review. Postponed applicants have strong qualifications and show potential for success at UW-Stout; however, we would like to review first semester grades from their senior year or read recommendation letters before making an admission decision.
- Denied: Students who are not competitive for admission to UW-Stout.
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