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Freshmen Application Process and Required Materials

step 1

Complete An Online Application

Which application should I use?

Common App

apply.wisconsin.edu 

If you are applying through the Direct Admit Wisconsin program click here.

Step 2

We'll cover the cost

To support our future Rangers, the application fee is now free.

step3

Submit official high school transcript, GED scores, or HSED

All transcripts must be official and come directly from the institution. 

  • Your high school counselor can email your unofficial or official transcripts to admissions@uwp.edu
  • You can submit unofficial high school transcripts during the application process to Application Documents.  
  • If sending your official transcript by mail, have it sent to: 
    UW-Parkside Admissions, 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144
  • Transcripts submitted through an electronic service, such as Parchment, are accepted.

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

 

step4

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities ever attended

You can submit unofficial transcripts for your initial application review at Application Documents. However, official transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended are required before you can enroll, regardless of whether you plan to transfer credits.

Submit transcripts to

UW-Parkside Admissions
900 Wood Rd
Kenosha, WI 53144

or admissions@uwp.edu

NOTE

UW-Parkside is test optional. You are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission purposes.

If you select to send ACT or SAT scores to UW-Parkside, follow the process below. Parkside's ACT code is 4690 and SAT code is 1860. Visit www.actstudent.org for information about testing. 

Access your ACT report  Access your SAT report

Submit your official or unofficial ACT report or your student ACT report, and/or your official or unofficial SAT report to admissions@uwp.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Parkside completes a comprehensive review with each application we receive. Thoroughly complete the entire application including the personal statement.

Both academic and nonacademic factors that are presented in an application are used to make an admission decision. Academic factors include academic rigor, GPA, and class rank 

Nonacademic factors include, but are not limited to, leadership, community service, special talent and ability, and personal characteristics that contribute to the strengths and diversity of the university. The most competitive candidates for admission present positive factors in their application that are both academic and nonacademic. If you have been denied admission and wish to learn about the appeal process, please contact the Admissions Office

Freshmen who are likely to be admitted will have:

Completed the minimum of 17 or more high school units
Rank in the upper 50th percentile of their high school class

Transfer students who are likely to be admitted will have:

At least 12 transferrable credits.  Find out how your credits transfer.
Have a 2.0 or higher in transferrable course work

Parkside operates on a rolling admission basis and, as such, we reserve the right to stop accepting applications when we believe the enrollment capacities for the campus can be satisfied by the number of students already admitted.  We encourage you to complete your application early.

You can check your "To Do List" in SOLAR for missing materials. Read the tutorial here.
 

You can also call the Office of Admissions at 262-595-2355 or email admissions@uwp.edu.

Applications are reviewed once all application materials arrive.  If one item is missing, that will hold up the entire application review process.

Once all materials are received, a decision is typically made within 3-5 days.  At peak times and for students with a large number of transfer credits, additional days may be required.

Applicants typically receive their decision letter within two weeks of submitting all materials.

After all required application materials are submitted, a committee will review the application and make a decision. A decision letter is then sent by mail. Typically, this arrives within two weeks after all materials are submitted.

You may also call us to check the status of your application: 262-595-2355. A decision can only be shared directly with the student who applied.

If any Advanced Placement (AP) courses exams were taken, scores must be sent prior to the start of the first semester of attendance to receive credit. View the Advanced Placement score equivalencies. Scores are not required for an admissions decision.

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