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University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley

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Admission Requirements

All new freshman applicants to the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley must satisfy the following minimum admission requirements to be considered for admission.

  • Graduated from a recognized high school, have a GED, or present other evidence of ability to begin college-level work.
  • All applicants will be required to take the ACT test and the English and mathematics placement tests. Some applicants may be required to submit scores prior to an admission decision.
  • Meet the following college preparatory credit distribution.

Core Requirements (13 credits)

  • 4 credits English (composition, literature and/or speech)
  • 3 credits Mathematics* (algebra, geometry and higher)
  • 3 credits Social Science
  • 3 credits Natural Science**

Elective Requirements (4 credits)

  • 4 credits Other electives (courses chosen from the above areas or foreign language, computer science, fine arts, or any other academic areas. Applied courses (Tech Prep/vocational will be accepted on an individual basis).

* Applicants who complete Applied Math II, geometry and advanced algebra may be viewed as satisfying the math requirement.

** One credit will be given for Physical/General Science for one year of Principles of Technology. One credit will be given for Physics for two years of Principles of Technology.

All admissions/registrations are subject to enrollment limits. 

Fall priority date is May 1 and Spring priority date is December 1.

NOTE : FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING COURSE WORK, CONTACT BRENDA RICKERT AT 920-832-2620.