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800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901

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International First-Year Application Procedures

Welcome Future Titan! It looks like you are planning to apply as a First-Year. A first-year applicant is one who plans on earning a college degree and is going to be attending college for the first time. Sound like you? Perfect, let’s get started!

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Step 1: Complete the FREE application

The first step to applying to UW–Oshkosh is to complete your Universities of Wisconsin Application. You can do so by heading over to apply.wisconsin.edu (or clicking that big yellow button above) and clicking “Create an Account to Get Started.” It will start by asking for some information about yourself as well as some general questions to ensure that you are completing the correct application.

ACT and SAT scores are not required for admission.

We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming academic semester. Please see our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page for more information about application deadlines.

Step 2: Submit High School Transcripts (Unofficial or Official)

Once you complete and submit your Universities of Wisconsin application form, you will need to submit a copy of your high school transcripts or final examination scores. These can be official or unofficial transcripts. Documents can be emailed to applyworldwide@uwosh.edu or by mail to:

UW-Oshkosh Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 2423
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2423

Transcripts must be submitted to UW-Oshkosh in the original language. All documents not in English must be accompanied by an official English translation. Visit NACES or ACIE to view accepted translators.

While unofficial transcripts can be used for the application, we will need official transcripts after you graduate. Final, official transcripts will need to be sent directly from your high school OR delivered in a sealed envelope when arriving to the United States in order to be fully enrolled in classes.

Step 3: Proof of English Proficiency

Submit proof of English proficiency. When you take your English proficiency test, be sure to indicate UW–Oshkosh as the school that you want your test results sent to. If they require a mailing address, you can use the same mailing address that you sent your transcripts to in Step 2.

English Proficiency: More Info

International students applying to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh are required to verify proficiency in the English language. The following are acceptable standards for demonstrating proficiency:

TEST	UNDERGRADUATE	GRADUATE
TOEFL - IBT	4.0 or higher	N/A
TOEFL - IBT (Pre-January 2026)	71	79
IELTS	6	6.5
Duolingo	95	N/A
ACT (English subscore)	18	N/A
SAT (Evidence-Based Writing)	460	N/A
IGCSE	C or higher	N/A
PTE	48	N/A
WESLI	700 Level B or better	700 Level B or better
Kings Go Prepared	Completion of Level (3 or 4) with 70% or higher	Completion of Level (3 or 4) with 70% or higher
HKDSE/DSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education)	HKDSE English Level 4 or higher	N/A
U.S. High School Completion	U.S. High School Completion	N/A
British A-Level	C or Better	N/A

*English proficiency scores are not required if English is an official language of applicant's country of origin.

**Those who studied in the United States for their most recent 2 semesters or academic year of high school, college, or university immediately preceding attendance at UWO are not required to submit English proficiency test scores.

Countries Exempt from English Requirement

Students from countries where English is the official language, and the primary language of instruction are exempt from providing an English language proficiency test score. These countries include:

North America

Canada (excluding Quebec) – English is the primary language of instruction in most parts of Canada, but French is the primary language in Quebec.

Europe

Irish Republic (Ireland)
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Caribbean

Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos

Oceania

Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
Micronesia

Africa

Botswana
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Gambia
Ghana
Kenya
Liberia
Malwawi
Namibia
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
South Africa – English is widely used in education, though there are other official languages.
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Asia

Philippines – English is widely used in education and government.

Step 4: Immigration Document Application

Complete the UWO Immigration Document Application Form (this will be emailed to you after you are admitted to the university). ALL applicants complete this form regardless of the source of funding. This form will require you to electronically upload the following supporting documents:

Completed and signed Financial Verification Form
Current Bank Statement and/or Scholarship Award Letter from the sponsoring individual(s) or organization(s) listed on your Financial Verification Form.
Copy of the biographical page of your passport
Copies of previously issued U.S. Visas, if applicable
Copies of previously issued I-20’s or DS-2019’s, if applicable