Qualified high school juniors or seniors may apply for admission to UW–Madison as University Special students to enroll in up to two courses. A minimum high school GPA of 3.000 overall and in the most recent semester is required.
Interested students should review the details regarding the options for high school students provided on the ACSSS website and meet with their high school guidance counselor to determine if taking a university course is a sound academic choice.
Enrollment in a course is contingent on satisfaction of course prerequisites and the availability of space after the needs of all degree-seeking students are fully satisfied. This is determined at the start of the semester.
How to Get in
Qualified high school juniors and seniors who intend to pursue admission as University Special students must review and complete the required application steps on the ACSSS website.
A minimum high school GPA of 3.000 overall and in the most recent semester is required. Additional requirements include recommendations from high school personnel and academic qualification for the course(s) of interest.
Before applying, interested students should review the details regarding the options for high school students are provided on the ACSSS website and meet with their high school guidance counselor to determine if taking a university course is a sound academic choice.