UW-Stout is a university of hands-on learners, researchers, designers and doers. With three times as many labs and studios as traditional lecture halls, our students Do More on Day One. That’s what Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University is all about.
Whether you’re a new first-year student just starting your college journey, a transfer or reentry student looking for a more hands-on education, or a graduate wanting to further your career with a master’s degree, we invite you to join our Blue Devil family.
Applications for fall 2025 are now open. We’re committed to making your application process to UW-Stout as stress-free as possible.
Applying is free for incoming undergraduate students, and applying early increases your chances of securing a spot at UW-Stout, so we encourage prospective students to submit their applications by Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Each student type has different application requirements. See below.
Our Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Studies teams are here if you have any questions. We can also help high school senior families and supporters with questions about Direct Admit Wisconsin. Universities of Wisconsin will be sending students information on Direct Admit this week.
New First-Year Students
After you cross your high school graduation ceremony stage, take the next step toward your future at UW-Stout. Our new first-year student application process provides you with all the information to confidently complete your application.
You may submit either of the following applications:
Your application will include:
- Your high school transcripts or GED Certificate/HSED Diploma
- Your ACT or SAT scores. This is optional through summer 2027.
Turn Your Two-Year Degree into More
Join the 33% of UW-Stout students who successfully transfer from other two-year and four-year universities and graduate with the hands-on experience employers are looking for in candidates.
Our transfer process is simple:
- Complete your UW Application. This is the same application for all students.
- Explore course transfer information with Transferology.
- Submit your high school transcripts and transcripts from other institutions attended.
The Transfer Center is here to help with any questions.
Returning to UW-Stout as a Reentry Student
Whether you’ve been out of school at UW-Stout for five years or 20, we’ll give you the tools to finish what you started. If you’re applying as a reentry student, it’s important to determine your student type to understand the specific application requirements.
We welcome two types of reentry students:
- Undergraduate Reentry Students: Our application process is designed to seamlessly facilitate your return. There is no application fee, and you do not need to submit your high school transcripts or submit ACT/SAT scores.
- Transfer Reentry Student: If you’re currently earning credits elsewhere since attending UW-Stout, our process ensures easy credit transfer. You will need to submit your transcripts from other universities or colleges you’ve attended.
Complete the UW Reentry Student Application and review the additional application requirements.
Earn Your Master’s or Doctoral
If you’re looking to expand your undergraduate knowledge or begin the phase of your academic journey, UW-Stout has more than 25 graduate programs available.
As a graduate student applicant, you'll need to complete the general UW Graduate School Application and follow the program-specific requirements. There is a $56 application fee.
30+ Certificates & Certifications
UW-Stout also offers more than 30 professional certificates and certifications to upskill and increase your knowledge in your career, help you meet state licensing requirements, fulfill state or national education requirements or give you a foot in the door toward a new career.
