Special students without credentials <p>Special students without credentials have not received a bachelor's degree and are not required to receive formal academic advising upon enrollment. Students in this classification are admitted only for a single term and are limited to a part-time credit load. Academic Advising Reports (AARs) are not available for special students. Special students without credentials are not eligible for financial aid.</p> How to apply to UW-Whitewater <p>Complete the online <a href="https://apply.wisconsin.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Universities of Wisconsin Application</a> indicating special or guest applicant.</p> What to expect next <p>A few days after you submit your application, you’ll receive an email with information about setting up an account for our student information system, WINS. You can track your application progress, such as what documents still might be needed.</p> Enrollment deposit <p>A one-time $100 enrollment deposit is required of all new undergraduate students. This amount will be added to your student account after you register for your first semester of classes and can be viewed through Wins.</p> Registration <p>Special students register for courses on a space‑available basis through <a href="/wins">WINS</a>, including signing and accepting all required terms and conditions.</p> <p><strong>Credit Limits for Special Students Without Credentials</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fall/Spring: up to six credits</li> <li>Winterim: up to three credits</li> <li>Summer: up to 12 credits total (maximum of one credit per week per session; you may take one three‑week and one six‑week course simultaneously)</li> </ul> <p>You can view the full schedule of classes using the <a href="https://www.uww.sis.wisconsin.edu/psc/wtwprd-tb/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SSR_STUDENT_FL.SSR_CLSRCH_MAIN_FL.GBL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WINS Course Search</a>.</p> Placement testing <p>Special students who intend to take mathematics or English courses may be required to take placement tests, furnish previous course information, or ACT/SAT results to the Mathematics and/or Languages and Literatures Departments.</p> Course enrollment <p>To request permission to enroll, submit your unofficial transcript, UW‑Whitewater ID number, and the course and section you wish to take using the appropriate online form:</p> <ul> <li>College of Business and Economics: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOBU_4R2eeVnkHIn97nmZppM2jwjUdVSI22XVWQUpJVEzdIQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoBE Permission Form</a></li> <li>College of Letters and Sciences: <a href="https://uwwhitewater.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uclxEJlgnSBldA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CoLS Permission Form</a></li> </ul> <p>For all other courses, contact the department offering the course. Department contact information is available in the online directory or by calling UW‑Whitewater Campus Information at 262‑472‑1234 or the Rock County Campus Solution Center at 608‑758‑6541.</p> <p>Once permission is granted, students will enroll in their approved courses through <a href="https://www.uww.edu/wins">WINS</a>.</p> Disability-related accommodations <p>The <a href="/csd">Center for Students with Disabilities</a> collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive, accessible university experience. If you plan on applying for accommodations or services, please contact the Center for Students with Disabilities. Students are encouraged to apply for services as soon as possible.</p> Veteran benefits <p>If you meet the requirements for educational assistance for veterans, please contact the Veteran Coordinator in the <a href="/registrar/veteran-services">Veteran Services Resource Center</a>. Transfer students who previously used veteran benefits should also contact the Veteran Coordinator so benefits may be reactivated.</p> <p>To receive credit for your military experience, please submit your DD Form 214 or military service transcript (SMART transcript) to the Admissions Office.</p> Helpful links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.uww.edu/registrar/schedule-of-classes">Schedule of Classes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uww.edu/registrar/schedule-of-classes">WINS Guest Course Search</a></li> <li><a href="https://transferology.com/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Course Equivalencies (Transferology)</a></li> </ul> Caret