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Direct Admission Next Steps

Admitted to UW colleges through the Direct Admit Wisconsin program? You will receive a letter in the mail in August telling you which universities you were admitted to. Here are your next steps:

1. Decide which of the schools you are interested in and would like more information from.

2. Fill out the Direct Admit Form, found on this website, which lets the colleges know of your interest in their offer. This DOES NOT commit you to going, just lets them communicate with you. Here are some videos that walk you through the process.

3. Explore the UW universities to find which one(s) might be the best fit for you.

4. Pay attention to deadlines - the Direct Admit form does not necessarily connect you to their scholarship process. Go to the Financial Aid and Scholarship sections of their websites to find out the details about scholarships, and pay attention to the information they might send you via email.

5. Complete the FAFSA, which will be available starting Dec 1. Make sure to include the colleges you are interested in so they can put together a financial aid package for you.

6. Make your final decision and let the college know by May 1 via the enrollment process they have given you to follow.

Step-By-Step Guide to the Wisconsin Direct Admit Form

If you have questions at any point in the process, see your school counselor!

The Wisconsin Guarantee

The Wisconsin Guarantee offers guaranteed admission to all Universities of Wisconsin (UW) universities for all who qualify. First-year applicants from Wisconsin high schools who are in the top 10% of their class at the end of 11th grade, or Wisconsin residents who are homeschooled and receive an ACT score in the national 90th percentile ranking or higher, or are a National Merit Scholarship finalist will be guaranteed to all UW universities except UW-Madison.

Additionally, first-year applicants from Wisconsin high schools who are in the top 5% of their class at the end of 11th grade, or Wisconsin residents who are homeschooled and receive an ACT score in the national 98th percentile ranking or higher or are a National Merit Scholarship finalist will be guaranteed admission to UW-Madison provided that they apply on or before the Early Action deadline.

How does the Wisconsin Guarantee differ from Direct Admit WI or traditional applications? View the chart available on this page: https://www.wisconsin.edu/wisconsin-guarantee/. And if you have questions, please contact your counselor.

Direct Admit Wisconsin Admissions Process

Please note: the following information was emailed to junior parents on 1.15.26

Xavier High School is participating in a program called Direct Admit Wisconsin. Direct Admit Wisconsin is designed to provide a place for all Wisconsin high school students to access a world-class public education by proactively offering them admission to the Universities of Wisconsin.

Based on a review of your child’s 11th grade transcript (grade point average, math coursework, progression towards graduation), you and your child will receive an admission offer indicating which UWs are providing them direct admission, and the next steps they are to take in order to learn more about attending a Universities of Wisconsin university. Participating in this program does not commit your child to attend the Universities of Wisconsin.

Students will need to ensure that the universities that have offered admission have the programs of study they wish to pursue. Admission is to the university alone, not to specific programs within each admitting institution. Students may need to complete other admissions criteria if wishing to apply to specific programs (ex: programs that need a portfolio or audition). Participating in the Direct Admit Wisconsin program does not commit your student to attending the Universities of Wisconsin.

To facilitate the administration of this program, the following information will be shared by the school with the Universities of Wisconsin: Name, WISEid, Local Student District ID, contact information, legal sex, race/ethnicity, GPA and high school transcripts. The Universities of Wisconsin will only use this information to determine eligibility for the Direct Admit Wisconsin program and to communicate the results of your admission status.

There are 10 UWs participating in Direct Admit Wisconsin for admission in Fall 2027. They are UW-Green Bay, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater. For further information on Direct Admit Wisconsin please review details here.

If you DO NOT WANT your child to participate in Direct Admit Wisconsin, you will need to opt out via the Google Form by May 1, 2026.

Questions? Please contact your school counselor.

Sophomore Parent Conferences

Sophomore parents and guardians will receive a letter in the mail in late January about scheduling the meeting that will occur with you, your child, and your child’s counselor. In this conference, which is tailored to address the needs of students at the midpoint of high school, we will discuss your child’s talents, educational development, and career interests. We will also share information helpful in your planning for the rest of high school, including graduation requirements, standardized testing, course selection, and post-secondary options. The conferences generally last 45 to 60 minutes and occur during the school day. Your involvement is very important and we hope for 100% participation by the parents/guardians of our current sophomores.

We look forward to seeing you!

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