Application Process
To apply to a graduate-level program at UW-Stout, you'll need to complete both the general Graduate School application as well as your program-specific application.
(International applicants have a slightly different process, please see below.)
To successfully apply, please complete the following:
Make sure to complete your application by program-specific deadlines listed below.
We recommend using the online application as the easiest and fastest way to apply. You can begin the application any time and save your progress to come back to it later.
You can also request a paper copy of the application that you can then mail in to us. Please email or call us to make a request.
If you use the online application, you can submit payment by credit card at the end of the process. If you opt for a paper application, please include a check for $56 made out to the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
We'll need the following transcripts as a part of your application. Please note that official transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution. UW-Stout transcripts do not need to be requested.
- Undergraduate transcripts showing the undergraduate degree awarded. If that transcript shows fewer than 55 semester credits, please submit all transcripts.
- Graduate transcripts for any graduate work attempted or completed.
- Course-by-Course Credential Evaluation Report is required if you completed your degree outside of the United States. Your evaluation report must be from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The report must include verification of degree equivalency, U.S. Grade Point Average (GPA), and U.S credit and grade equivalents for each course. A list of approved credential evaluators can be found on the NACES website.
Please submit your transcripts to:
| By Mail: | Electronically: |
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University of Wisconsin-Stout |
Must be submitted directly to UW-Stout Graduate School from the institution. We cannot accept faxed or emailed transcripts. If prompted for an email where to send the transcript: |
For certain degree programs, there are additional applications and materials required. Check the program-specific admission requirements for your program on this page:
A few important notes:
- GRE scores are not required.
- Students seeking a post-baccalaureate non-degree add-on certification should visit the School of Education for more information.
- Graduate students who wish to enroll in undergraduate coursework must contact the Graduate School prior to registering for that coursework.
Application Deadlines
Many of our graduate programs do not have a hard-set application deadline, but instead review new applications on a rolling basis. Some programs, however, do have either a priority deadline or firm deadline that are important to remember as you're filling out your application.
| Program | Spring | Summer | Fall | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Psychology, M.S. | -- | -- | Feb. 1 | priority |
| Career and Technical Education Leadership, Ed.D. | -- | -- | Mar. 15 | priority |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. | Oct. 1 | Feb. 1 | Feb. 1 | firm |
| Design, M.F.A. | -- | -- | April 1 | priority |
| Food and Nutritional Sciences, M.S. | Nov. 1 | -- | June 1 | firm |
| Marriage and Family Therapy, M.S. | -- | -- | Jan. 15 | priority |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. Combined |
-- | -- | Feb. 15 | priority |
| Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. Online |
-- | -- | Feb. 15 | priority |
| School Counseling, M.S. | -- | Feb. 1 | Feb. 1 | firm |
| School Psychology, M.S.Ed. | -- | Jan. 10 | Jan. 10 | firm |
| School Psychology, Ed.S. | -- | Jan. 10 | Jan. 10 | firm |
| Technical and Professional Communication, M.S. | Dec. 15 | May 1 | July 31 | firm |
Application Process for International Applicants
If you're an international student looking to enroll in one of our Master's, Doctorate, or other advanced degree programs, please submit the following:
We recommend using our online application as the easiest and fastest way to apply. You can begin the application any time and save your progress to come back to it later.
If you use the online application, you can submit payment by credit card at the end of the process. If you opt for a paper application, please include a check for $56 made out to the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Only ONE of the following must be completed to fulfill the English proficiency requirement:
- Official TOEFL score
- Minimum paper-based of 550, or a minimum iBT score of 79
- Applicants with TOEFL scores of 75 to 78 (iBT) or 533 to 549 (paper-based) will be required to take at least one graduate level writing and research course through UW-Stout's ESL program. Students with scores less than 75 will not be reviewed for admission.
- Minimum paper-based of 550, or a minimum iBT score of 79
- Official IELTS score
- Minimum score of 6.5
- Official Duolingo English Test score
- Minimum score of 105
- Applicants can be provided conditional admission after an additional assessment is conducted by UW-Stout’s ESLI and program director approval.
- Minimum score of 105
- Other
- Complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree within the last five years from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or abroad in which English is the official medium of instruction.
- Complete UW-Stout's English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
Note: Individual programs may have higher score requirements.
Submit an official bank statement certifying that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds on deposit (in US dollars) to ensure full payment of expenses for your first year of graduate study. Refer to Estimate of Expenses to see current amount required.
Academic records from all higher education institutions attended. Must provide official/attested academic records translated into English as well as original document.
A course-by-course credential evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is required. Your evaluation report must include verification of degree equivalency, U.S. Grade Point Average (GPA), and U.S credit and grade equivalents for each course. A list of approved credential evaluators can be found on the NACES website.
For certain degree programs, there are additional applications and materials required. Check the program-specific admission requirements for your program on this page:
