Please note:.  Applications may be submitted online.  

The following materials are required for application processing:

1. Application Form. The applicant must complete and sign an application.  This may be a traditional paper application form or the new online application.
   
   
2. Fees. A $35 state-required application fee and a $30 processing fee are required.  You may submit one payment of US$65 payable to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Fees may be paid via a check payable through a U.S. bank or an international money order.  These fees cannot be waived and are required before your application will be reviewed.  These fees are non-refundable and are not applicable to any other University fee or bill.  Fees are subject to increase with notification.
   
   
3. Academic Documentation.  Applicants must submit original or officially-certified copies of original academic records for all upper secondary and post-secondary education undertaken, whether or not the program was completed.  Original or attested copies of original transcripts, marks sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work are required.  Photocopies, scanned, or notarized copies are not accepted as official documents.  Academic records issued in other languages must be submitted and accompanied by an official (school- issued or -certified) complete and literal English translation.  Official records must be sent directly to UWM from the institution or examination authority unless the institution or examination authority does not offer this service.  Applicants who have completed course work at a post-secondary college or university also must submit detailed course syllabi or course descriptions in order for their course work to be considered for transfer credit.
   
   
4. Proof of English Language Proficiency. 
   • If your native language is not English, you must meet one of the following five criteria for admission:
      
     • Submit a TOEFL score of 520 (paper-based) or 190 (computer-based)
       • Architecture & Urban Planning requirement: 550/213
     • Submit an IELTS score of 5.5
       • Architecture & Urban Planning requirement: 6.5
     • Completion of a minimum of 45 credits at a regionally accredited US higher education institution immediately prior to enrollment at UWM
     • Completion of the last two years of high school at a recognized US high school within two years of enrollment at UWM (award of high school diploma is necessary)
     • Completion of a tertiary level degree at a regionally accredited US institution within two years prior to enrollment at UWM
        
   • If you do not meet one of the above measures of English proficiency, you can receive conditional admission to UWM in the following ways:
      
     • Be admitted conditionally to an undergraduate program if you present scores below TOEFL 500(173)/IELTS 5.5 (or who does not present one of these scores). You would be required to enroll full time in the ESL program. Upon achieving a TOEFL score in the 500(173) to 517(187) range, you would move to Category B.
        
     • Be admitted conditionally to an undergraduate program if you present scores of TOEFL 500(173) or more, but less than TOEFL 520(190). You would be allowed to enroll in 6 credits in your academic area on condition that you concurrently enroll in two classes in the Intensive English Program. After successfully completing the ESL program through the Immersion level, or achieving a TOEFL 520(190)/IELTS 5.5, you will be eligible for full time academic enrollment.
       
       
5. Financial Certification.  Applicants who expect to hold an F-1 or J-1 visa must provide proof of adequate funds to live and study full-time at UWM.  Estimated costs of studying at UWM are included in the Proof of Funding Information Form.  An attested letter or statement from your or your sponsor's bank must prove availability of funds for one year of study at UWM.  Financial verification is required before UWM can issue an I-20 (for F-1 students) or a DS-2019 (for J-1 students) necessary to obtain a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad or to transfer from another U.S. institution, or to apply for a change of status to F-1 or J-1.
   
   The University can review your application for academic admissibility before it receives your financial verification.  However, late submission of this item will delay issuance of your I-20 or DS-2019 if you are admitted.
   
    
6. Transfer Information Form  Applicants who currently reside in the United States, regardless of their current immigration status, are required to complete and submit the Transfer Information Form. 
   
   The University can review your application for academic admissibility before it receives your transfer form.  However, late submission of this item will delay issuance of the I-20 (for F-1 students) or DS-2019 (for J-1 students) if you are admitted.

1. Application Form. The applicant must complete and sign an application form.  To apply online.
   
   
2. Personal Statement. The applicant must provide a personal statement discussing reasons for graduate study.
   
   
3. Fees. A $45 state-required application fee and a $30 processing fees are required.  You may submit one payment of US$75 payable to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  You may submit a check payable through a U.S. bank or an international money order.  These fees cannot be waived and are required before your application will be reviewed.  These fees are nonrefundable and are not applicable to any other University fee or bill. Fees are subject to increase with notification.
   
   
4. Academic Documentation. Original or officially certified copies of all grade reports for all secondary and post-secondary studies, as well as original or officially certified copies of all academic diplomas, certificates, and national or other major examination results. Official records must be submitted in the native language and must be accompanied by an official English translation. Photocopies, scanned or notarized copies are not accepted as official documents. Official records should be sent to ISSS Admissions directly from the institution.
   
   

5. Proof of English Proficiency.  All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The English Proficiency requirement applies to both graduate degree and non-degree applicants.  This requirement can be met with A, B or C below:  

   A. Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from UWM, or another approved institution where English is the sole language of instruction. International applicants also must meet the following criteria: 1) the degree must be earned within two years of your expected enrollment at UWM, and 2) the applicant must have attended this institution a minimum of 2 years and must have a "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better average on all course work completed.   

   B. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT or 213 CBT.  Some graduate departments require a higher TOEFL score; refer to their admissions materials for more information.  TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the University from ETS and cannot be more than 2 years old.  UWM's school code for TOEFL is 1473. 

   C. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or higher.  Graduate departments may require a higher IELTS score; refer to their admissions materials for more information. 

   Please note:  A TOEFL score of less than 500 PBT (173 CBT) or an IELTS score less than 6.0 does not meet the minimum English proficiency requirement for any academic program on campus and therefore does not qualify an applicant for admission.  The University will not review your application if you have a TOEFL score less than 500 PBT (173 CBT) or an IELTS score less than 6.0.

   The requirement for English proficiency is the same for Non-Degree Candidates as for Degree Candidates.
   
   Admission with an English Deficiency:  Applicants with a TOEFL score of 500 to 550 PBT (173-213 CBT) or an IELTS score of 6.0 to 6.5 may be admitted with an English Deficiency.  Your graduate department must approve a request for admission with English deficiency. 
   
   When an applicant is admitted with an English deficiency, the following procedures apply:   

   Upon arrival at UWM, or anytime thereafter while enrolled in an ESL class, the student may demonstrate improved English proficiency by presenting a new TOEFL or IELTS score. If the student receives a TOEFL score of 550 (213 for computer-based exam) or above, or the IELTS score of 6.5 or above, the English deficiency will be removed by the Graduate School.  

   If the TOEFL score is below 550 (213 for computer-based exam) or the IELTS score is below 6.5, the student must complete ESL instruction at UWM and take a reduced course load. An academic course load restriction (maximum of 6 academic credits) and continued ESL instruction will be required each semester until the English deficiency is removed.  

   The English Deficiency must be removed within 3 semesters of enrollment at UWM.  Students who do have their English deficiency removed will not be permitted to register for future terms.
   
   

6. Department or School Requirements. Individual departments or schools may have additional requirements, such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), letters of recommendation, or others. Check with the department to which you are applying for additional requirements.
    
7. Financial Certification.  Applicants who expect to hold an F-1 or J-1 visa must provide proof of adequate funds to live and study full-time at UWM.  Estimated costs of studying at UWM are included in the Proof of Funding Information Form.  An attested letter or statement from your or your sponsor's bank must prove availability of funds for one year of study at UWM.  Financial verification is required before UWM can issue an I-20 (for F-1 students) or a DS-2019 (for J-1 students) necessary to obtain a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad or to transfer from another U.S. institution, or to apply for a change of status to F-1 or J-1.
   
   The University can review your application for academic admissibility before it receives your financial verification.  However, late submission of this item will delay issuance of your I-20 or DS-2019 if you are admitted.
    

8. Transfer Information Form  Applicants who currently reside in the United States, regardless of their current immigration status, are required to complete and submit the Transfer Information Form. 
   
   The University can review your application for academic admissibility before it receives your transfer form.  However, late submission of this item will delay issuance of the I-20 (for F-1 students) or DS-2019 (for J-1 students) if you are admitted.