Online Students

Have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits distributed as follows:

*The requirements listed are for the current academic school year. Admission requirements will vary based on the year the applicant graduated from high school. New freshman are likely to be admitted to UW-Platteville if they complete the 17 college preparatory units and rank in the top 75 percent of their class.

Have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits distributed as follows:

*The requirements listed are for the current academic school year. Admission requirements will vary based on the year the applicant graduated from high school.

Applicants who have not graduated from a recognized high school must provide evidence of satisfactory completion of the requirements for a high school equivalency certificate or a diploma (HSED) from a recognized high school, school system or state department of public instruction based on a Graduation Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination and other established criteria.

To be considered for admission, home-schooled students must provide official transcripts from school(s) attended, a transcript of courses taken at home and grades signed by the individual providing the education verifying the curriculum, an official ACT or SAT score (not required), and any other information related to the student’s education. 

Courses taken in the home school curriculum would be considered for admission purposes only. No credit will be given for university degree requirements unless one of the following applies:

• High school courses are completed through an accredited high school, college or university.
• The student successfully passes and completes a recognized exam program (i.e. CLEP)

If selecting to have a test score used in the admission decision, unofficial ACT/SAT scores and high school transcripts are accepted for admission consideration. 

All applications receive a comprehensive review. Academic preparation is the primary criteria used in the admissions review process. Transfer students meeting the following requirements will be considered for admission if they have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher in college transfer courses and are in good standing at the institution they are currently attending or have attended.

Applicants must have 12 or more transferable credits from an accredited institution to be considered for admission as a transfer. Applicants with fewer than 12 credits must meet new freshmen admission guidelines.

New transfer students will be charged a $45 New Transfer Student fee upon their first enrollment.

Re-entry students have attended UW-Platteville as degree-seeking students in the past and wish to take classes again at the university.

Students who voluntarily interrupt university work while in good standing may be granted admission upon completion and submission of the UW System Application for Undergraduate Admission. 

Students granted re-entry status who were on scholastic probation or other conditional status at the same time of last attendance at UW-Platteville retain such status as a condition of re-entry unless attendance at another recognized institution has altered the status.

Eligibility for re-admission is based upon previous work at UW-Platteville; however, to be re-admitted to the university, each student must be eligible to return to the institution last attended. Students desiring re-admission, after having been declared ineligible to continue for scholastic or other reasons, may file an appeal with the Admission and Academic Appeals Committee. The initial appeals process is conducted through the Admission and Academic Appeals Committee.

If you attended a school outside the United States, follow these procedures:

1. To apply to UW-Platteville as an undergraduate international student, please complete the University of Wisconsin System Online Application. 

2. Demonstrate proficiency in English by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL® Test) score to the Center for Distance Learning. A minimum score of 64 for the internet-based TOEFL is required of all international students whose native language is not English. If you have taken the TOEFL, you must request official evidence be sent from the testing agency directly to the UW-Platteville Office of Admission, indicating the date on which you took the examination and your score.
   
   You may be excused from taking the TOEFL if you have demonstrated competence in English through courses taken at such institutions and have earned grades of B or higher in English composition courses and speech or two English composition courses. As an alternative, you may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a band-level score of 5.5 or higher.
    

   SUB-SCORE MINIMUM	TOEFL iBT (internet-based)	IELTS
   Reading	15	5.0
   Listening	15	5.0
   Speaking	17	5.0
   Writing	17	5.0
   TOTAL COMPOSITE MINIMUM	64	5.5

3. Request that your academic records (called transcripts in the United States) confirming secondary and university education, be mailed directly from the school attended to:

   University of Wisconsin-Platteville
   Office of Admission
   1 University Plaza
   Platteville WI 53818-3099

Academic records must be in the original language with a certified English translation and should include the dates of attendance, level of study, list of subjects, school leaving marks/grades earned, grading system used and record of certificate, diploma, and/or degree earned.

If you have post-secondary transcripts from a university outside of the United States you must also contact One Earth, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), World Education Services (WES), or SpanTran to obtain an evaluation of your postsecondary transcripts and request that an official copy of your evaluation be mailed to the UW-Platteville Office of Admission.

UW-Platteville requires a “Course by Course” evaluation. You are responsible for making the request and paying associated fees. See the One Earth, ECE, WES, or SpanTran website for complete instructions. They may require additional educational records. Contact them directly if you have questions.

To be eligible for admission in full standing, a student must have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above; or 2.90 on the last 60 credits from the degree-granting institution. Students not meeting those requirements, or who possess a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field, but who meet one of the requirements listed below may be considered for full standing through an extended review of their application material.

• Graduate course work with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate degree GPA of 2.50 to 2.75
• Bachelor's degree earned more than five years before date of application

Students who do not qualify for admission in full standing may be admitted on probation. Probation admission status is to be used only in extraordinary cases. Admission on probation must be justified by the admitting department and approved by the Provost Office Designee.

You may also apply as a special student. See Single Course Enrollment below for details.

If you earned your bachelor’s degree outside the United States, you must request that your academic records (called transcripts in the U.S.) that confirm your secondary and university education. These records must be mailed directly to UW-Platteville from the issuing institution. Academic records must be submitted in the original language along with a certified English translation.

All academic records should include dates of attendance, level of study, subjects, leaving remarks or grades, rank in class (if possible), and the grading system used. Exams, test results, certificates, diplomas, and degrees earned should all be listed.

Any records received become a part of your permanent student record at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and cannot be released. International transcripts are subject to a course-by-course evaluation. UW-Platteville has approved One Earth, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), World Education Services (WES), or SpanTran to complete this evaluation. Official transcripts/academic records are required to complete the evaluation.

If you attended a school outside the United States, follow these procedures:

1. Request official transcript(s) from the institution(s) where you earned your degree(s), including a translated copy if your transcript is not in English. Neither UW-Platteville, ECE, One Earth, WES, or SpanTran provide translation services. You are responsible for providing a translated copy of your transcript.
2. Go to One Earth, ECE, WES, or SpanTran and click Apply Now. Use Course by Course for your report option.
3. Pay all fees associated with setting up an account.

In addition to filing the standard application for admission with official transcript(s) translated in English, you must provide a copy of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL® Test) score to UW-Platteville. As an alternative, you may submit a scoring report from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Program admission requires a band-level score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub score.

An Official TOEFL Score that meets one of the following minimum requirements:

• UW-Platteville institution code for TOEFL is 1917

International students may request a waiver of the TOEFL requirement by submitting acceptable justification. If you are from an English-speaking country, you may not need to provide proof of English proficiency. The waiver request should include your name, daytime phone number, and desired program of study. You may request a waiver by submitting justification to stars@uwplatt.edu or mailing your request to;

Office of Admission
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818

Transferring from an institution from within the United States, you may be excused from the TOEFL if you have demonstrated competence in English through coursework and earned a grade of “B” or higher in English composition courses and speech courses.

If you are an enrolled student at the UW-Madison English as a Second Language Program or Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute, you may also be able to waive the English proficiency requirements.

Additional Requirements for an on campus graduate program:

• UW-Platteville Financial Verification Form
• Original bank statement
• Copy of your passport
• UW-Platteville International Student Transfer Clearance Form (if transferring from a U.S. institution)
• F-2 Dependent Application form and Financial Certification form (if your spouse and children will be living with you in the U.S.)

Requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Additionally, applicants must have two semesters of college-level lab coursework in biology and/or chemistry. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

Requires a purpose and goals statement to be submitted with application. This information can be written in the "essay" section of the application.

Requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Coursework in computer science with a programming emphasis and a calculus or statistics course is required. Applications must provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and prerequisite coursework in Calculus.

Requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Additionally, coursework in elementary statistics, medical terminology, and oral communication/public speaking is required. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial technology management, industrial engineering, or a related field from a regionally or nationally accredited institution OR a baccalaureate degree (not identified above) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and demonstrate extensive experience in one of the areas of emphasis.