New Freshman: Admission Guidelines

Students who plan to enter as new freshmen will be considered for admission using a  comprehensive review process.  Academic preparation and academic success are of primary importance in the review process, although non-academic factors will be considered. To be considered for admissions, freshman must:

• Present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent certificate.
• Demonstrate successful completion of the following academic units (one unit equals one year of student).  Applicants are recommended to exceed this expectation.

 

Courses	Specifications	Units
English/Speech	3 units must be composition and/or literature	4
Mathematics	Algebra, geometry, advanced math	3
Natural Science	At least one lab science	3
Social Science		3
Additional Electives	From the above, foreign language, fine arts or computer science	4

 

In addition to high school curriculum, academic factors include high school class rank, high school grade point average, trends in grades and ACT/SAT test scores. Nonacademic factors may include but are not limited to community service, leadership experience, special talents and diversity in personal background and experience.

Likelihood of Admission

Students likely to be admitted include but are not limited to:

• Have  completed the minimum of 17 or more high school units and
• Rank in the upper 50th percentile of their high school class and
• Have a minimum ACT composite score of 20 (or SAT equivalent)

Apply to UW-Parkside

Students applying as freshman for the fall may submit their application after September 15th.

• Complete a UW system application for admission at apply.wisconsin.edu
• Submit the $44 non refundable  application fee
• Submit an official transcript of all completed high school credits.* A final transcript is due upon graduation from high school.
• An ACT or SAT score report (if under 21 years of age on September 1^st of the year in which they plan to enroll). UW-Parkside's ACT code is 4690. Visit www.actstudent.org for more information about taking the test.   Test score reports from the high school are acceptable, however, direct score reports are preferred.

*Applicants who wish to be admitted on the basis of high school equivalency must submit must submit official documents such as Certification of General Education Development (GED) .