Entrance Requirements for Undergraduate Majors
Students should consult an advisor as early as possible to explore appropriate majors, and assure that they are preparing appropriately for their intended major.
Admission to UW-Madison does not necessarily guarantee admission to the major of a student's choice. Indicating an "intended" major on the application does not automatically enroll a student in a major. All majors have required procedures, and often prerequisites, for enrolling in the major.
Majors entered by declaration: Students enter some majors simply by completing a declaration of major form. All interested students who meet the minimum qualifications are admitted to the major. Students should review the program entry in the Undergraduate Catalog and contact the program advisor to declare the major.
Majors entered by application: Some majors have limited space and are entered by application. Entrance to these majors is competitive, which means that not all students will necessarily be accepted, even if they have the minimum qualifications. For programs that require a strong GPA for admission but don't specify a minimum GPA, the minimum GPA is listed in the chart as "competitive." Students should review the program entry in the Undergraduate Catalog and contact the program advisor to initiate the application process.
The chart below is a guide to the process for entrance into all UW-Madison undergraduate majors. For each major it indicates whether students enter by declaration or application; what requirements students must complete before they declare or apply to the major; when they should seek entrance into the major; and where to get complete, up-to-date information and advice or begin the entrance process.
Graduating in four years. Most majors can be completed in four years with good planning. A "yes" in the "4-year plan" column indicates that a plan for completing in four years is available from advisors. For more information see Graduating in Four Years.
Majors
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
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| African Languages & Literature | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Call department office (262-249) for a declaration form and procedures. | ||
| Afro-American Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 4139 Helen C. White, 263-2335 | ||
| Agricultural & Applied Economics | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9489) for an appointment. | ||
| Agricultural Business Management | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9489) for an appointment. | ||
| Agronomy | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1390) for an appointment. | ||
| Animal Sciences | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-4300) for an appointment. | ||
| Anthropology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 262-2866 | ||
| Applied Math, Engineering & Physics | Application | Math 221-222-234 and Physics 207-208 or equivalent. Minimum GPA 2.75. | Program advisor, 809 Van Vleck, 262-3220 | |||
| Art | Declaration | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, Art Department Office, 262-1660 | |
| Art: BFA | Application | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits, and 3.0 on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the semester the student becomes eligible. Minimum of sophomore standing. Portfolio review required. | Yes | Program advisor, Art Department Office, 262-1660 |
| Art Education | Application | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Minimum 72 credits. Prerequisite major and aesthetics course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually Jr year. Application deadline: October 1 | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Art History | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate Admininistrator, Art History Department Office, 232 Elvehjem Hall, 263-2340 | ||
| Asian Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | East Asia: Program advisor, 331 Ingraham Hall, 265-4745; Southeast Asia: Program advisor, 207 Ingraham Hall, 263-1755 | ||
| Astonomy-Physics | Declaration | Physics 247-248-249 or 207-208-241 or 201-202-205. | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 2554 Sterling Hall, 890-3775 | |
| Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences | Declaration | Math 221, 222, 234. Physics 207-208 or 201-202. One Chem course, One computer programming course. Minimum GPA 2.25. | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Undergraduate coordinator, 849 Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Building, 262-2827 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Biochemistry (CALS) | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3040) for an appointment. | ||
| Biochemistry (L&S) | Declaration | 2.5 | Any time. | Undergraduate advisor, 420 henry mall, room 1142, 265-9846, UndergraduateAdvisor@biochem.wisc.edu. | ||
| Biological Aspects of Conservation | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, bac@biology.wisc.edu | |||
| Biological Systems Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Math 222. 17 cr in Math, Stats, Sci/Engr. Minimum GPA 2.35. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During So year. | Yes | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 112 Agricultural Engineering Building, 262-3310 |
| Biology (CALS) | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, biologymajor@biology.wisc.edu | ||
| Biology (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Biology (L&S) | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, biologymajor@biology.wisc.edu | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. An essay is frequently required; when this occurs, the EGR office notifies applicants of the essay question and deadline. | 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, and whhen General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Botany | Declaration | Minimum GPA 2.5 in science courses taken in first two years. | Any time. | Yes | Program coordinator, 139 Birge Hall; 262-0476; botany@ls.wisc.edu | |
| Business: Accounting | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Actuarial Science | Application | Competitve | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Finance, Investment & Banking | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Information Systems | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: International Business | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Management & Human Resources | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Marketing | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Operations & Technology Management | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Real Estate & Urban Land Economics | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Risk Management & Insurance | Application | Competitive | Pre-business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 24 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. Application deadline: in spring for fall admission | Yes | Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS), School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Cartography & Geographic Information Systems | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, 375 Science Hall, 262-3213 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes |
Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Chemistry | Declaration | One Chemistry course. | As early as possible, after completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisor, 1328 Chemistry Building, 263-4852 | |
| Chemistry (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Chemistry Course | Declaration | One Chemistry course. One computer programming course (C++. Fortran, etc) or equiv. | As early as possible, after completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 1328 Chemistry Building, 263-4852 | ||
| Chinese | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, 1268 Van Hise Hall, 262-9216 | ||
| Chinese (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | During year that student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Civil Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu | |
| Classical Humanities | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 910 Van Hise Hall, 262-2041 | ||
| Classics | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 910 Van Hise Hall, 262-2041 | ||
| Communication Arts | Application | Minimum Comm Arts GPA 3.0 at the end of the semester of completing the 3rd Comm Arts course 200 or higher (excluding directed study) at UW-Madison. | While completing the 3rd Comm Arts course numbered 200 or higher (excluding directed study) at UW-Madison. | Program advisor, 6070 Vilas Hall, 262-2547 | ||
| Communicative Disorders | Declaration | Comm Dis 201, Comm Dis 202, Comm Dis 240. Minimum GPA 3.0. | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisors, Goodnight Hall, 262-3951 | |
| Communicative Disorders (Education) | Application | 3.0 for prerequisite and major course work; 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Comm Dis 201, Comm Dis 202, Comm Dis 240. Minimum GPA 3.0. | During the semester that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Community and Environmental Sociology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1510) for an appointment. | ||
| Community and Nonprofit Leadership | Application | Competitive | As early as possible. Applications typically accepted October and February. Dates vary by year. | Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu | |
| Comparative Literature | Declaration | 3.0 | At least one 200-level course in Comparative Literature. | At least Sophomore standing. | Yes | Director of Undergraduate Studies, 262-1158, 262-3059 |
| Computer Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Computer Sciences | Declaration | Comp Sci 240, Comp Sci 302, and Comp Sci 367 or equiv. Minimum GPA 2.6 in three courses | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Undergraduate coorinator, 5355 Computer Science | |
| Consumer Affairs | No new admissions | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu | ||||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Dairy Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (236-3308) for an appointment. | ||
| Dance | Application and audition | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | As early as possible. Audition required. | Yes | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Earth Science | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Economics | Declaration | Two UW-Madison Economics courses. Minimum GPA 2.0 | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisor, 7238 Social Science Building, 262-8762, | |
| Economics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Electrical Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Elementary Education | Application | 2.5 overall or 2.5 on last 60 credits, or passing Praxis I (PPST) SCORES. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. Application deadline: February 1 | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | ||
| Engineering Mechanics | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu | |
| Engineering Physics | Application | 3.5 in at least 54 credits. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, an credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Students who satisfy the General College Requirements before achieving 54 credits may apply first to nuclear engineering or to engineering mechanics; after admission they may apply to transfer to engineering physics. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| English | Declaration | 6 cr of literature courses. | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 7195 Helen C. White, www.english.wisc.edu/undergraduate-declaring.htm | |
| English (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Entomology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9926) for an appointment. | ||
| Environmental Sciences (CALS) | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9969) for an appointment. | ||
| Environmental Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program Coordinator, 70 Science Hall, 262-7520, undergrad@nelson.wisc.edu | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Family, Consumer and Community Education | No new admissions | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu | ||||
| Food Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3046) for an appointment. | ||
| Forest Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9926) for an appointment. | ||
| French | Declaration | French 228 and French 271 | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 618 Van Hise Hall, 262-5074, 262-3941 | |
| French (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Gender and Women's Studies | Declaration | Gen&WS 101, Gen&WS 102, or Gen&WS 103 with a grade of B or better | During Jr year | Yes | Department advisor, 3321 Sterling Hall, 263-1785 | |
| Genetics | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1069) for an appointment. | ||
| Geography | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate coordinator, 160 Science Hall, 262-2138 | ||
| Geography (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Geological Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Geology & Geophysics | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Student Records Office, 213 Weeks Hall, 262-9266 | ||
| German | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 818 Van Hise Hall, 262-9750 | ||
| German (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Hebrew | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty undergraduate advisor, 1346 Van Hise Hall, 262-3204 | ||
| Hebrew (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| History | Declaration | Some course work in history. | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 3211 Humanities Building, 263-1800 | |
| History (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| History & History of Science, Medicine, and Technology | Declaration | Some course work in History. | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 3211 Humanities Building, 263-1800 | |
| History of Science, Medicine, and Technology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 262-3971 | ||
| Horticulture | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1490) for an appointment. | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies | Application | Minimum of 2.8 preferred. | Preferred evidence of success in human development and family studies and/or related course work. | As early as possible. Applications typically acceptrd September and February. Dates vary by year. | Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Industrial Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Interior Design | Application | 2.75 | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing pre-major courses. Application deadline: mid-December. Dates vary by year. | Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu |
| International Studies | Declaration | Completed or enrolled in Intl St 101 and one of the following combinations: Econ 101 & 102, AAE 215 & Econ 102, or Econ 111. |
As early as possible. After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisor, 301 Ingraham Hall, 262-2631 | |
| Italian | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 618 Van Hise Hall, 262-5074, 262-3941, | ||
| Italian (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Japanese | Declaration | Two years Japanese language. Minimum GPA 3.0. | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 1114 Van Hise Hall, 262-9219 | |
| Japanese (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergradute Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See Undergraduate Catalog. | During the semester that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Jewish Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Center for Jewish Studies, 308 Ingraham Hall, 265-4763; Program advisor, 6187 Helen C. White, 263-3766 or 263-3765 | ||
| Journalism | Application | Competititve | Journalism 201 | After completing 40 credits, and with at least 3 terms remaining until graduation. Application deadline: December 1, May 1 | Yes | Program advisor, 263-4858, 263-4898 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Kinesiology, Option: Athletic Training | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. Application deadline: February 1 | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Kinesiology, Option: Exercise & Movement Science | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. Application deadline: February 1 | Yes | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 |
| Kinesiology, Option: Physical Education | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1 | Yes | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Landscape Architechure (BS-LA) | Application | Competitive | Six prerequisite courses: LA201, LA250, LA262, LA312, Art102 or Art105 or ETD120, ME160. | End of first year. Application deadline: April 15 | Yes |
Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-7301) for an appointment. |
| Landscape Architechure (BS) | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-7301) for an appointment. | ||
| Languages & Cultures of Asia | Declaration | In time to take LCA 600 the senior year | Yes | Contact the department, 262-3012 | ||
| Latin | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 910 Van Hise Hall, 262-2041 | ||
| Latin (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Latin American, Caribbean, & Iberian Studies | Declaration | As early as possible. | Yes | Program advisor, 209 Ingraham Hall, 262-0616, skripp@wisc.edu | ||
| Legal Studies | Declaration | Communications Part A, Quantitative Reasoning Part A, Legal St 131 or Legal St 217, all with a grade of C or better. | After completing prerequisite courses. | Program advisor, 8137 Social Science Building, 262-2083 | ||
| Life Sciences Communication | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1241) for an appointment. | ||
| Linguistics | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 262-2292 | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Materials Science & Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Mathematics | Declaration | Math 221, 222, 234. Minimum GPA 2.5. | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Undergraduate program coordinator, 203 Van Vleck, 263-6374 | |
| Mathematics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Yes | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu |
| Medical Microbiology & Immunology | Application | Chem 103-104 or 109 or 115-116, Chem 343 or 327 or 329, Biol 151 or Biocore 301. Minimum GPA 2.5. | After completing pre-major courses. | Department office, 1550 Linden Drive, Room 1332 Microbial Sciences Building, 262-7538 | ||
| Microbiology (CALS) | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2914) for an appointment. | ||
| Microbiology (L&S) | Declaration | As soon as possible. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2975) for an appointment. | |||
| Molecular Biology | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, molecularbiologymajor@biology.wisc.edu | |||
| Music | Application | Minimum 2.0 overall; 2.0 in music courses; 2.0 in one music theory/history sequence; theory andhistory options within the major require substantially higher GPAs. | As early as possible. Audition required. Prospective transfer students should apply during their first year. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, admissions@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
| Music: Education | Application | 2.75 overall; 3.00 in Music courses; 2.50 in core music theory/history sequence. | As early as possible. Audition required. Prospective transer students should apply during their first year. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, admissions@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
| Music: Performance | Application | 2.75 overall; 3.00 in Music courses; 2.50 in core music theory/history sequence. | As early as possible. Audition required. Prospective transfer students should apply during their first year. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, ugradmus@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Natural Science | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Naval Science | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | After accumulating 24 but not more than 54 credits. Application deadline: November 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | Application | Competitive, per capacity limitations. | General College Requirements, which specify minimum course, GPA, and credits to be considered for admission. Additional considerations when program capacity is limited. | When General College Requirements are satisfied. Required courses may be in progress at time of application. Engineering students have up to four semesters to apply. Students in other schools/colleges must carry a minimum of one 12-credit-hour semester and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the most recent semester; overall record at UW-Madison will also be considered. Application deadline: November 1 for spring semester, March 1 for fall semester. | Engineering General Resources (EGR) Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 262-2473, EGRadvisor@engr.wisc.edu | |
| Nursing | Application | Competitive | Chem, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psych, Soc, Human Growth & Development. | Jr standing and enrolled in or after completing prerequisite courses. Application deadline: February 1 | Yes | School of Nursing Undergraduate Admissions Office, K6/146 Clinical Sciences, 263-5166, ugadmit@son.wisc.edu |
| Nursing - Collaborative Nursing Program | Application | 2.5 | Chem, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psych, Soc, Human Growth & Development. | After completing the Associate Degree in Nursing. Application deadline: February 1 | Yes | School of Nursing Undergraduate Admissions Office, K6/146 Clinical Sciences, 263-5166, ugadmit@son.wisc.edu |
| Nutritional Sciences (BS-Dietetics) | Application | Competitive 2.8 (within prerequisite courses) | Some chemistry, zoology, microbiology, nutritional sciences, physiology, and food science; see Undergraduate Catalog. | June 15 for fall semester; January 15 for spring semester. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2727) for an appointment. |
| Nutritional Sciences (BS) | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2727) for an appointment. | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Personal Finance | Application | Competitive | Preferred evidence of success in consumer science, business, and/or economics course work. | As early as possible. Application deadline: varies per academic year. |
Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Application | Competitive | 4-5 cr Calc, 8 cr Chem w/labs, 8 cr OrgChem w/labs, 8 cr Biol w/labs, 4 cr Phys w/labs, Commumications Part A, 3-6 cr Soc Studies. 60 cumulative credits. | During So year. Application deadline: February 1 | Yes | Student and Academic Affairs Office, School of Pharmacy, 2220 Rennebohm Hall, 608-262-6234 |
| Philosophy | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Advising office, 5517 Helen C. White Hall |
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| Physics | Declaration | Any time. |
Yes | Call the department office (262-4526) for an appointment. | ||
| Physics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Plant Pathology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9926) for an appointment. | ||
| Polish | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, ugadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu | |||
| Polish (Education) | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |||||
| Political Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 263-2414 | ||
| Political Science (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Portuguese | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 702 Van Hise Hall, 265-3183 | ||
| Portuguese (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1 | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Poultry Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-4300) for an appointment. | ||
| Psychology | Declaration | 2.0 or better in Psych 202 or Psych AP score of 4 or 5. | Psych 201, 202, or 281; or Psych AP score of 4 or 5. | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisor, advisor@psych.wisc.edu |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Rehabilitation Psychology | Application | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the semester that the student becomes eligible, usually in the So year. Application deadline: November 1, March 1 | Yes | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Religious Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | 7143 Sewell Social Sciences Building, 265-1854 | ||
| Retailing | Application | Competitive | Preferred evidence of success in consumer science, business and/or economics course work. | As early as possible. Application deadline: varies per academic year | Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu |
| Russian | Declaration | Any time | Yes | Program advisor, ugadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu | ||
| Russian (Education) | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |||||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Scandinavian Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 1368 Van Hise Hall, 262-2128, 262-2090 | ||
| Social Studies | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Social Welfare | Declaration | Soc Work 205 or 206 | So standing and minimum 2.0 overall GPA | Yes | Program advisor, 263-3660 | |
| Social Work | Application | Soc Work 205, 206. Enrolled in or completed Stats. | 2nd semester jr. year, completed 71 credits, and minimum 2.5 overall GPA. Application deadline: early February. Competitive. |
Yes | Program advisor, 263-3660 | |
| Sociology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 8128D Social Science Building, 262-3572, 262-3261 | ||
| Sociology (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Admission to this program is being suspended. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Soil Science | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2633) for an appointment. | ||
| Spanish | Declaration | Any time; however, students must complete Spanish 223, 224, and 226 (or higher lang. placement as determined by dept.) before studying more advanced levels of literature or civilization and culture. | Program advisor, 702 Van Hise Hall, 265-3183 | |||
| Spanish (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall or on last 60 credits, and on major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Prerequisite major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. Application deadline: February 1. | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Special Education | Application | 2.5 overall or on last 60 credits. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | RP&SE 300. Must be completed by end of summer of application year. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. Application deadline: February 1 | Education Academic Services, Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Suite 139, 262-1651 | |
| Statistics | Declaration | Math 221, 222, 234. Minimum GPA 2.0 | After completing pre-major courses. | Yes | Program advisor, 1110 Medical Science Center, 263-5812 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Textile and Apparel Design | Application | 2.75 | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing pre-major courses. Application deadline mid-May. Dates vary by year. | Yes | SoHE Student Academic Affairs, 262-2608, acadaffairs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu |
| Theatre & Drama | Declaration | |
During So or Jr year. | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 6173 Vilas Hall, 263-2329 | |
| Theatre & Drama, Option: Acting Specialist | Application | Theatre 150 and Theatre 250. | During So or Jr year. Audition required. Application deadline: October, March | Yes | Undergraduate advisor, 6173 Vilas Hall, 263-2329 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Wildlife Ecology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9926) for an appointment. | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When to apply/declare? Deadline, if any | 4-Year Plan | For more information, contact: |
| Zoology | Declaration | Any time. | Yes | Program advisor, 234 Noland Hall, 262-2742 |
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