All UW Systems Campuses use holistic scoring when reviewing admissions applications. They look at students’ complete admissions profile, including: course rigor, ACT score, grades, class rank, community service, letters of recommendation and personal statements.

Below are the highlights each campus would like this year’s high school seniors to know:

·         Part of twin-cities metropolitan area

·         40% of the student population comes from out of state

·         Freshman and sophomores are required to live on-campus, and are guaranteed housing regardless of the application date

·         18 varsity sports

·         Strong in: honors programs, office of 1^st year experience, study abroad and undergraduate research

·         Program Highlights: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, College of Business and Economics, Horticulture, Pre-Vet

·         Limited enrollment in animal science and elementary education (apply early!)

·         Students’ admissions applications automatically used for scholarships

·         Program Highlights: hands-on learning, appreciation for culture and diversity

·         Require freshman and sophomore to live on campus; send in housing contract early- space is limited!

·         New majors: Forensic Investigation (cadaver lab), Engineering camp

·         Scholarship applications are separate

·         Class-room experience days available for high school students; spend time one-on-one with a current student!

·         Great location, situated between Milwaukee and Chicago

·         50% incoming class live in residence halls

·         Most diverse campus in UW System

·         New residence hall!

·         Strong connection with academic advisors

·         Program highlights: Theater Program won Teaching Excellence Award; new fine arts facility in 2011

·         Admissions application is reviewed for scholarship qualifications

·         Program Highlights: Water Management, Media Arts and Game Development

·         WINS helps students keep track of application materials

·         Specialized transitional workshops for students with disabilities

·         Swenson Scholarship offers the potential for a “full-ride” to students

·         Program Highlights: Art Therapy, Legal Studies, Transportation and Logistics

·         Program Highlights: Cognitive Science, Supply Chain Management

·         Math and Reading Specialist Certification available in 2011!

·         Art Program very competitive; applicants must submit a portfolio for review

·         Tobacco-free campus by student vote

·         Top music program! Audition required

·         Applications for admission are reviewed for scholarship qualifications

·         3^rd largest UW Systems campus

·         “Project Success” offered to students with disabilities

·         Program Highlights: Nursing, Special Education, Music (audition required), Environmental Health, Interactive Web Technology (coming 2011)

·         New Academic Center will open fall 2011

·         Proud of being a “Green Campus”

·         New Student Success Center (counseling, academic resources, career advising)

·         Residence Hall and Scholarship applications should be turned in early!

·         93% Wisconsin residents

·         Program Highlights: Nursing, Health Science, Biomedical Science, Architecture

·         Academic Opportunities Center helps students with admissions process

·         New residence halls!

·         Utilizes the College Connections Program

·         Program Highlights: Dance and Music (auditions required)

·         Scholarship applications are submitted independently

·         Value placed on personal statements and references during application process

·         Program Highlights: Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (may lead to graduate work)

·         New Academic Center fall 2011

·         New Residence Halls fall 2011!

·         Articulation agreement with Palmer College of Chiropractic (Biology/ Chiropractic degree program)

·         New honors program initiative

·         New multicultural admission counselor

·         Bicultural students may appreciate “Commanding English Program,” which aims to assist students in their transition

·         Collegiate Bridge Program targets 1^st generation college students

·         Application for admission is reviewed for scholarship qualifications

·         Textbook rental option

·         1^st year seminar classes

·         Guaranteed Transfer Program to other UW System Schools

·         Study Abroad availability

·         Hands-on learning

·         Heightened leadership opportunities for freshman and sophomores