Universities of Wisconsin Information

Students interested in Universities of Wisconsin can access information that will help them learn about what schools within the state might best suit their personal interests and career goals. Please click here to view the new webpage dedicated for all prospective students looking to attend a state school. 

There will be several virtual meetings available for students coming up in the next few months offered through Go Wisconsin. Please click below to access information and register for these events.
1. The Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal will open on August 1! Students can begin applying for admission to the Universities of Wisconsin for the Fall 2026 term: apply.wisconsin.edu. There is no undergraduate application fee for all UWs with the exception of UW-Eau Claire ($25), UW-La Crosse ($25), and UW-Madison ($80). Note: UW–Madison’s application fee will increase to $80 on August 1. 

2. Beginning August 1, 2025 the Universities of Wisconsin will be emailing and mailing admission letters to eligible students. The Direct Admit Form Portal will also be available August 1 for students participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin to submit Direct Admit forms: apply.wisconsin.edu/direct-admit

Reach out to contact@go.wisconsin.edu with any questions. Join us for a walkthrough of the Direct Admit Form for students participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program. This webinar will walk through the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal, how to locate Direct Admit offers of admission, and demonstrate how students can submit their Direct Admit forms. 

3. Register for a a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal to apply for Fall 2026 term as a first-year applicant. Learn how to create an account, fill out the application for admission, and more. Registration is required. Please share with your students!
4. The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available to all students! Please encourage your students to complete their FAFSA form as soon as possible to ensure they have access to as much financial aid as possible! College Goal Wisconsin provides free information and assistance to families completing the FAFSA. College Goal Wisconsin is offering both in-person and virtual FAFSA Completion Events. To register for a FAFSA Completion Event or to request additional information, please refer to collegegoalwi.org.  

5. The 2026 Go Wisconsin Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship opens on December 1, 2025, with a deadline of March 1, 2026! The scholarship will award two academic scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who plan to enroll full time at a Universities of Wisconsin university starting Fall 2026 term.

The scholarship provides a total of $8,000, distributed as $2,000 per year over four consecutive years. Each year, recipients will receive $1,000 for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester. Award recipients will need to provide proof of enrollment before funds are disbursed for both the fall and spring terms each year.

The scholarships are given in memory of Emma Boettiger's sister, Nettie Dieckmann, and nephew, Freddie Dieckmann. 

For more information about how to apply for this scholarship, please visit the Go Wisconsin website: wisconsin.edu/students/pay-for-college/go-wisconsin-scholarship 

Links and Resources for Families
Application Fees:

Effective August 1, 2024, the Universities of Wisconsin Application will be no-cost for most Universities of Wisconsin for students applying for undergraduate admission. The following UWs will continue to charge an application fee: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, and UW-Madison.

Students will continue to be able to self-report a need for a financial needs-based waiver directly in the Universities of Wisconsin Application to waive any application fees.
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