Cowboy Commitment

NEXT STEPS 

• • Apply for admission  and submit the non-refundable $40 admission application fee.
  • Submit official high school transcripts.
  • First-time entering freshman students will be reviewed using the test-optional dollar amount; students who submit test scores (ACT or SAT) will then be evaluated to determine if both cumulative unweighted high school GPA and test scores make them eligible for a possible higher tier.
  • Students selected to receive the Cowboy Commitment must confirm their enrollment at UW:
    • May 1, 11:59 p.m. MDT - for students beginning in the fall semester.
    • January 5, 11:59 p.m. MST - for students beginning in the spring semester.

For first-time entering freshman students beginning in the fall 2024 semester, the deadline has been extended to June 1, 11:59 p.m. MDT.

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will consider the final cumulative unweighted high school GPA for first-time entering freshman students for a potential increase in commitment award level. To be considered, official transcripts and/or test scores (ACT or SAT) must be received no later than the first day of class of your incoming semester. This applies to students who have confirmed enrollment by the above deadlines. Increases are subject to available funding.

RENEWING REQUIREMENTS

The Cowboy Commitment is renewable for up to 8 semesters (4 academic years), or up to the first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first.

• • Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative UW GPA (evaluated at the end of each spring semester).
  • Students must maintain full-time continuous enrollment (a minimum of 12 semester hours) during the fall and spring semesters, with successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year.
  • Study abroad students must be enrolled in a 4001 level study abroad course, with tuition billed by UW, for their commitment or scholarship to pay. If you enroll in a non-exchange program, you will waive that semester of commitment or scholarship eligibility.
  • Eligibility for the Cowboy Commitment will be reviewed at the end of every spring semester; therefore, enrollment during summer session(s) following the spring review is not included.
  • If the Cowboy Commitment is lost for not maintaining minimum requirements, it cannot be reinstated even if the requirements are met at a later date.
  • Details regarding the requirements to receive and renew the Cowboy Commitment are included in the award Terms & Conditions that are mailed to students for their first year.

Cowboy Commitment and Home Schooled Applicants

The Cowboy Commitment provides one of four amounts annually for first-time entering freshman students without a GPA based on their composite test scores (ACT or SAT). If they have a GPA, the scholarship would be awarded based on the first grid above. The same considerations and eligibility requirements described above apply.