Follow these steps to ensure your place in the upcoming class at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County:

STEP 1: Confirm your acceptance

  • Log in to your PASS account to accept your admission.
  • Direct Admit Wisconsin students accept their admission by completing the Direct Admit Wisconsin Form.
  • This step ensures you receive important reminders throughout the year. There's no penalty if you later decide to change your plans.  

STEP 2: Apply for financial aid and scholarships

STEP 3: Sign up for New Student Experience

  • The New Student Experience guides incoming students through their transition to UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County. Students meet with an advisor and register for fall classes, build connections, learn about resources, and get to know their campus!
  • Log into your PASS account starting in February to sign up for the New Student Experience and to select your orientation date.
  • You must accept your admission before you will be able to select a date to for your on-campus orientation.

STEP 4: Take the UW System placement tests

  • Incoming freshmen are required to take the UW System placement tests in math and English. The foreign language test is optional. The results of these tests determine the appropriate level of courses.
  • Note: You can (and should) reserve your date to attend New Student Experience, even though you may have not taken your placement tests.
  • For more information see placement testing.

STEP 5: Participate in New Student Experience

  • Attend an on-campus orientation experience to build connections and learn about the resources available to you.
  • Participate in Welcome Activities when you arrive on campus in the fall.

STEP 6: Send final transcripts

STEP 7: Get ready for the fall semester to begin