Admissions & Registration
Admission Policy & Requirements
Policy
Anyone who desires a university education will be considered for admission
to the University of Wisconsin Colleges. Prospective students should
apply early. Certain applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements
(e.g., those who rank in the bottom quarter of their high school graduating
class, or hold a certificate of GED) may have their admission deferred
to a future term.
If you are admitted and your high school record, placement test scores,
or other previous academic performance indicates that you may have
difficulty with university work, you will be required to participate
in special programs aimed at preparing you to succeed at university-level
coursework.
Requirements
To be admitted to UW-Barron County as a new freshman, a student must:
1. Have graduated from a recognized high school, have a certificate
of GED, or present other evidence of ability to begin
university work.
2. Have a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits. Thirteen of
the 17 credits must be distributed as follows:
- English: 4 credits
- Social Science: 3 credits
- Math: 3 credits (must include at least one credit of algebra
and
the equivalent of one credit of geometry)
- Natural Science: 3 credits.
The remaining four credits will be from the above areas, foreign
languages, fine arts, computer science or other academic
areas.
3. Take the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT). The ACT or SAT scores must be received
before you will be permitted to register for classes.
Persons who are 21 years old and older will have this requirement
waived.
Students who fail to meet these requirements may appeal to the
Assistant Dean for Student Services for an exemption. Particular consideration will
be given to applicants on the basis of minority group status, physical
or learning disability, U.S. Armed Forces veteran status, age group,
incarceration, or economic or educational disadvantage. Applicants
who have special needs should contact the campus Student Services
Office.
