Admission Information

This application should be used by individuals: (1) who wish to earn a graduate degree from the University, (2) who wish to change graduate programs/emphases within the University, (3) who wish to change their status from a non-candidate for degree to earn a graduate degree from the University, (4) who wans to apply to a post-baccalaureate certificate, or (5) who want to apply as a non-candidate for degree student . An online application is available.

Have official transcript(s) sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies from any institution(s): (1) that granted your bachelor's degree(s), (2) that granted your master's (or higher) degree(s), or (3) from which you have completed graduate course work that you wish to transfer into your intended degree program at UW-Whitewater. Additional transcripts may be required, at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies. (We will order all UW-Whitewater transcripts.)

Mail official transcripts to: UW-Whitewater, School of Graduate Studies, Roseman 2013,  Whitewater, WI 53190

This non-refundable fee is assessed to first time UW-Whitewater graduate program and certificate applicants only. This fee is not required for Non-candidate for degree, cooperative or post master's programs, degree or emphasis changes, or those earning a second master's at UW-Whitewater. McNair Scholars may apply for a graduate application fee waiver. Military personnel who have an honorable discharge on their DD214 or on active duty may apply for a graduate application fee waiver.

One transfer credit application must be completed for EACH non UW-Whitewater course you wish to transfer into your program. All course work, with the exception of up to twelve credits, must be completed at UW-Whitewater. You can download the Transfer Credit application. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this application. Download the Transfer of Credit Application.

Departments may have additional application materials that they require. Please contact the appropriate department for possible additional requirements (see program contact information). These materials should be sent directly to the specific departmental office.

• Departmental Application
• Appropriate coursework / Experiential background
• Copies of Transcripts
• Graduate School Examinations (e.g. GMAT, GRE, etc.)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation / Letter of Intent / Goal Statement
• Personal Interview / Meeting with advisor

All international applicants to graduate programs must submit an official course-by-course evaluation of all foreign education credentials. Acceptable international credential evaluation agencies include:

• Educational Credential Evaluators, lnc.(414) 289-3400 (ece.org)
• World Educational Services, 212-966-6311 (wes.org)
• SpanTran - use the custom application they’ve created for UWW by clicking here
• or any NACES accredited evaluation service (naces.org)

This demonstrates that you have adequate financial support available during your planned period of study. For more information and a downloadable form go to our  Certification of Finances Information page.

• An official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies if English is not the native language. A TOEFL score of 79 internet-based is required for admission into some degree programs and is strongly recommended by others; OR
• An official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score to be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies if English is not the native language. The minimum required score is 6.0; OR
• Arranging for admission into the Wisconsin English Second Language Institute (WESLI (http://www.wesli.com/)) in Madison, Wisconsin. Students must complete the institute's 700 level, including academic reading and writing, and academic listening and speaking skills, with a rating of "very good" or higher (3, 3+, or 4). Students must arrange to have these results and a recommendation from WESLI forwarded to the School of Graduate Studies; OR

Satisfying one of the following:

• have earned a bachelor’s degree from an English-speaking country.
• have attended a U.S. college or university continuously for more than one year or have a completed U.S. undergraduate degree.
• have received an undergraduate degree from a foreign institution where English is the language of instruction.
• have resided and worked in the U.S. for more than one year without being a student.

Submit a photocopy of the relevant information from your passport. This document is required in order to process your application.

You will need to submit a letter of recommendation from a former professor, attesting to your ability to pursue graduate study in the United States.