prospective UW Colleges student! We invite you to take a look at what UW Colleges has to offer. Your local freshman/sophomore campuses have:

• Small classes with an average of 24 students per class
• Dedicated, caring, experienced faculty and staff who want to see you succeed
• The UW Guaranteed Transfer Program
• The lowest tuition in the UW System

We think you'll like what you see. To find out more:

• EXPLORE your campus of interest
• VISIT the campus, take a tour, or attend an information event
• APPLY online or through the mail

No matter where youíre coming from, UW Colleges would like to help you to be prepared to begin a University of Wisconsin degree and unlimited job and career opportunities. Still pondering your options? Check out these resources:

• College Checklist for High School Juniors and Seniors
• Planning for Transfer
• A How to Guide for Adult Learners

The UW System has HELP advisors who will answer questions concerning any UW campus on the phone or via e-mail. To contact a HELP advisor or to order an application or more information, you'll find what you need here.

We invite you to explore our campuses and to discover for yourself the academic and career resources UW Colleges provides for students. Learn more about us by visiting these resources:

• UW Colleges campus locations
• Virtual tours
• Schedule a campus tour

The UW System has HELP advisors who will answer questions concerning any UW campus on the phone or via e-mail. To contact a HELP advisor or to order an application or more information, you'll find what you need here.

Students enjoy small classes and personal attention at UW Colleges. To learn more about academic life, we suggest the following resources:

• Degree Descriptions
• Fields of Study
• Choosing a Major
• Study Abroad Opportunities
• Library Resources

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a place where UW-Colleges students can submit essays via the Internet for feedback from a student writing tutor. The OWL is part of the Study-Center Tutoring Program at UW-Waukesha, which is certified by the College Reading & Learning Association.

Visit the Admissions Home Page for this information.

Most campuses have a computer lab that is open all day during the week and limited hours on weekends. One-on-one technical support is usually available, and many campuses also offer classes on computer use as well as on programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and other programs.

Check out the following computer-related resources for more information:

• UW System/UW Colleges Computing and Networking Usage Guidelines
• UW-Baraboo/Sauk County
• UW-Barron County
• UW-Fond du Lac
• UW-Fox Valley
• UW-Manitowoc
• UW-Marathon County
• UW-Marinette
• UW-Marshfield/Wood County
• UW-Richland
• UW-Rock County
• UW-Sheboygan
• UW-Washington County
• UW-Waukesha

At the UW Colleges, we have a rolling admissions policy, which means students can sign up at any time before the first day of the semester, and will be accepted when their file is complete. We would like to encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applying early is helpful especially if you are interested in applying for scholarships or other forms of financial aid.

Scholarship Deadlines:

• The deadline to apply for scholarships is not the same for each campus.
• At many campuses, the deadline for new students to submit scholarship applications is in March or April.
• Please contact the Student Services Office at the campus you plan to attend for more information.

Financial Aid Deadlines:

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be completed each year as soon after January 1 as possible.
• The FAFSA is available electronically through the Internet.
• Paper copies are available from all UW Colleges Student Services Offices or from high school guidance offices.

Housing Deadlines:

• UW-Marathon County and UW-Richland have residence halls.
• More information is available from the Student Services Office at these campuses and at Housing.

See the Outcomes page for this information.

See the Student Life page for this information.

See the Student Rights and Responsibilities Brochure for this information:

• UWS 14 : Student Academic Disciplinary Procedures
• UWS 14: Institutional Procedures
• UWS 17: Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures
• UWS 18: Conduct on University Lands
• Rights of Access to Student Records
• WIS Stat. Sec. 36.12: Student Discrimination Prohibited / Services for Students with Disabilities
• Accommodating Studentsí Religious Beliefs
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
• Student Right-to-Know
• Sexual Assault Information
• UW System Statement on Consensual Relationships
• UW Colleges Policy on Sexual Harassment
• UW Colleges Code of Conduct
• Alcohol & Other Drug Information
• State & University Sanctions
• Controlled Substances: Uses & Effects
• Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties
• UW System Policy on the Use of Information Technology Resources
• UW Colleges Computing & Networking Usage Guidelines
• UW Colleges Shared Vision Statement

See the Student Services page for this information.

Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.