Graduate School

Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology Management applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to the biotechnology field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Applied Bioinformatics certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to the field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Science in Athletic Training applications include these materials:

• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Reference
  • Email the name and email address of one reference to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • Your reference should be able to comment on your capabilities and your ability to succeed in a graduate program.
  • If you have a letter of recommendation, we can accept it if it is on letterhead and signed by the reference.
  • If you provided a reference name and email address in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of of 1-2 pages describing your goals and qualifications for the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Science in Biology applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of three references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • Your references should be able to evaluate your abilities in the sciences and potential to succeed in graduate school. At least two, and preferably all three, references will be university professors in the sciences.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 500 words explaining:
    • Why you are interested in pursuing a masters in Biology/Microbiology at UW–Oshkosh
    • Students in our program are required to conduct independent research in a faculty member’s laboratory. Faculty members have research interests spanning all levels of organization, from genes to ecosystems. Please describe your research interests and identify at least two faculty members with whom you would be most interested working.
  • Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Business Administration (Professional) applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current professional resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of 500 – 1,000 words describing:  your reason for pursuing an MBA degree; the impact an MBA will have on both your short- and long-term career goals; and the value you will bring to the classroom
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Business Skills certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current professional resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this certificate, your short-term and long-term career goals, and what you believe you will bring to the classroom. Please include your name and student ID on this document. 
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Data Analytics certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current professional resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing the reasons behind your decision to pursue this certificate, your short-term and long-term career goals, and what you believe you will bring to the classroom. Please include your name and student ID on this document. 
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Science in Cybersecurity applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to the cybersecurity field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Science in Data Science applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to the data science field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.
• Programming and Statistics background
  • Please fill out the form at this LINK to describe your background and familiarity with programming and statistics.

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Data Science certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this certificate and what you will bring to the data science field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Principal Administrative Licensure applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcripts showing your undergraduate (bachel0r’s) and master’s degrees and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree and for your master’s degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of at least two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • One reference must be from a school superintendent.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of 250-500 words explaining why you are pursuing this license.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Request a criminal background check using these INSTRUCTIONS.
  • The CBC process can take up to several weeks to complete, so you’re encouraged to begin as quickly as possible.

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Master of Arts in English applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Writing Sample
  • Email a writing sample from an upper-division college course to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of three references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,250 words outlining your academic preparation to study English at the graduate level, your interest in this particular program, your educational and/or professional goals, and/or ways that your previous experience contributed to your decision to apply for the program.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Human Services Leadership applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 500 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to your profession.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

Master of Science in Information Technology Management applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your motivation to pursue this degree and what you will bring to the information technology field. Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Literacy and Language applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Teaching License
  • Email a copy of your Wisconsin teaching license to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 500 words describing your goals for graduate education.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Request a criminal background check using these INSTRUCTIONS.
  • The CBC process can take up to several weeks to complete, so you’re encouraged to begin as quickly as possible.

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Mathematics for Teachers certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.

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Nursing Master’s to DNP, Executive Emphasis applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree and for a graduate (master’s) degree, if you’ve earned one.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK. 

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Nursing MSN to DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree and for a graduate (master’s) degree, if you’ve earned one.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK. 

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Nursing BSN to DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of 250 words describing what you have done to prepare for graduate study, why you are applying to this program and what your post-DNP career goals are.
  • Email your personal statement to NurGrad@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK.

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Nursing BSN to DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK.

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Nursing BSN to DNP, Nurse Anesthesia applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK.

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Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Application materials submitted directly to the School of Nursing
  • Some application materials are submitted directly to the School of Nursing.  For detailed instructions, please review the list in Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials at this LINK.

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Professional Counseling applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.

• Criminal Background Check (CBC) Results

• • Follow these instructions for the CBC.
  • You’ll need to schedule and complete a fingerprint appointment, so please begin this process as soon as possible.
• Supplemental Application
  • The Professional Counseling program requires a supplemental application.
  • To begin, download this PDF version of the Supplemental Applicationto see questions and prepare your written responses.
  • When you’re ready, please complete the Supplemental Application online.
• Disclosure Form
  • The Professional Counseling program requires a disclosure form.
  • Please complete this online Disclosure Form.

Master of Science in Professional Science applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • Your references should be able to evaluate your abilities in the sciences and potential to succeed in graduate school. References should be from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and may be either work supervisors or professors.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of up to 500 words, explaining:

• • • Why you are interested in pursing a master’s in Professional Science at UW-Oshkosh
    • If you are employed full-time in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field, provide information about your current job
    • If you are pursuing your bachelor’s degree and are not yet employed full-time in a STEM field, please provide information about your career aspirations
    • This degree has four tracks: Microbiology and Food Science; Sustainable Energy; Water Science; Individually Planned. Please indicate which track you plan to pursue and why.
  • Please include your name and UWO ID on this document.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Science in Psychology applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • Your references should be faculty members.  Ideally, both would be psychology faculty members.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement of between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
  • Describe your reasons for wanting to attend UW-Oshkosh and your area(s) of research interest.
  • If you know of a particular faculty member in the department with whom you would like to work, please indicate who and briefly explain your reasoning.
  • Please include details about any prior research experience, including class projects, presentations, etc.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Public Administration applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Resume
  • Email your current resume to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of two references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Personal Statement
  • Write a personal statement describing your professional goals and objectives, communicating how your career aspirations fit with the MPA program. 
  • The statement should be between two paragraphs and two pages long.
  • Email your personal statement to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you submitted your personal statement in your application, skip this step.

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Master of Social Work applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of three references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • One reference must be an academic reference.  If you’ve been out of school for more than eight years, you may provide a work supervisor reference instead.
    • One reference must be a work or volunteer reference.
    • One reference must be a professional reference.  Please do not provide a family member or friend.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Supplemental Application
  • Download this PDF version of the Supplemental Application to see the questions and prepare your responses.
  • Complete the Supplemental Application online.

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Master of Science in Sustainable Management applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.

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Sustainability and Well-being Certificate applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.

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Master of Science in Education, Teaching and Learning applications include these materials:

• Application to UW–Oshkosh’s Graduate School
  • The application is available here: https://www.uwosh.edu/apply-to-uwo/.
• Application fee
  • You can pay the application fee when you submit your application.
  • If you choose to pay the app fee after you submit the application: log in to the application portal, select the application you submitted, and pay the fee in the app portal.
• Transcript(s) showing your undergraduate degree and courses
  • If your degree is from a U.S. college/university:
    • We need an official, degree conferral transcript for your undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
    • Official means the transcript is sent directly from the institution to UW–Oshkosh Graduate School. Electronic transcripts are preferred.
    • Degree-conferral means the transcript shows the name of the degree earned and the date it was awarded.
    • We can use unofficial transcripts for the admission decision. If you are admitted, we require official transcripts before you begin taking classes.
    • If you uploaded transcripts with your application, we will use these unofficial transcripts.
    • Special situations:
      • If you earned your degree at UW–Oshkosh, you do not need to send UWO transcripts.
      • If you previously sent transcripts to UW–Oshkosh, we will use those documents.
      • If you are currently finishing your undergraduate degree, send a current transcript now and an official degree conferral transcript when you complete your degree.
  • If your degree is from a college/university outside the U.S.:
    • Select an accredited evaluator on either the NACES or AICE websites. Any NACES or AICE evaluator is acceptable.
    • If you use International Education Evaluations, Inc. (IEE), use this specific website for UW–Oshkosh and request the Course Report instead of the General Report.
    • Request a report for each international undergraduate transcript. If you are applying for a doctoral program, also submit reports for each international post-graduate transcript.
    • We only accept reports sent directly from the evaluator to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
    • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. International applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree before starting graduate school.
• Teaching License
  • Email a copy of your current Wisconsin teaching license to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
• References
  • Email the name and email address of three references to GradSchool@uwosh.edu.
  • If you provided reference names and email addresses in your application, skip this step.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Request a criminal background check using these INSTRUCTIONS.
  • The CBC process can take up to several weeks to complete, so you’re encouraged to begin as quickly as possible.