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Applying for Admission to UW
UNDERGRADUATE OPTIONS
Undergraduate admission decisions are made on a rolling basis as soon as a completed application is received by the UW Admissions Office. To avoid complications and delays, all application materials should be on file in the Admissions Office at least 30 days before registration for classes.
Students should follow the application guidelines below, regardless of their method of study (on the Laramie campus or through UW Outreach School).
Freshman Students
Application process for first-time college students.
NOTE: Students who have been home schooled must fill out the Home School Transcript along with an application. Don't forget to include ACT or SAT scores also. UW welcomes home-schooled students and students with GED credentials. Please contact the Admissions Office for details on admission requirements.
Transfer Students
Application process for students who have taken any college coursework since graduating high school , completing a home school curriculum or completing a GED.
International Students
Students who are not permanent residents or citizens of the U.S. are considered to be international students.
Returning Students
Students who have previously attended UW and would like to return to attend undergraduate classes.
Second Bachelor's Degree Students
Students who have already received a bachelor's degree from UW, or any other institution, and who would like to earn another bachelor's degree. Note that students are not allowed to use courses taken as second bachelor's candidates towards a graduate degree without special permission from your intended graduate program.
Non-Degree Students
Students that are not interested in pursuing a degree, but would like to enroll in a few courses on the Laramie campus, need to apply as a non-degree student. Non-degree undergraduate students are not required to provide transcripts and test scores. They may enroll in a maximum of 7 credit hours per semester (maximum of two courses). Please note, non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
High School Guest Students
Current high school seniors and juniors interested in taking college courses, while still attending high school (typically students from Laramie and Cheyenne).
 | Universal College Application UW also proudly accepts undergraduate applicants using the Universal College Application. |
GRADUATE OPTIONS
Graduate Students
Before submitting, the Graduate Student application (linked above), it is essential that you connect with your graduate program of interest for additional application requirements and deadlines.
Graduate International Students
Students who are not permanent residents or citizens of the U.S. are considered to be international students.
Graduate Non-Degree Students
Graduate students that are not interested in pursuing a degree, but would like to enroll in a few courses on the Laramie campus, need to apply as a non-degree student. Non-degree graduate students will need to provide proof of a bachelor's degree. Only 12 credit hours taken with non-degree status may apply toward a graduate degree pending approval by the students' graduate committee. Please note, non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
OUTREACH STUDENTS
The implementation of the Higher Education Act and current state authorization regulations has affected the admission of out-of-state students in the University of Wyoming’s distance education programs. At this time, the University of Wyoming will not be admitting distance education students from the following states: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Tennessee. Current students from these states will be allowed to complete their program.