Literacy and Language
Apply to a program
To apply to a UW–Oshkosh graduate program access the Universities of Wisconsin’s graduate application system by clicking the application button on the right.
The Universities of Wisconsin application will include requests for the following:
- Original transcripts from all previous degrees.
- A copy of your teaching license.
- Names and contact information of 3 people who will provide a letter of reference (except for the Literacy Coaching Certificate program, which requires only 1 reference). Note that you do not submit the letters of reference yourself.
- A brief statement of your goals for graduate studies.
- A $56 nonrefundable application fee.
The Universities of Wisconsin application will ask you to select the program you are applying to. Read the descriptions of the graduate programs on this website before choosing, then refer to the chart below.
In addition to applying via the Universities of Wisconsin application, you must obtain a criminal background check.
- To begin the background check process, review the SOEHS background check ordering instructions for creating a Viewpoint account and completing the CBC process.
Contact Us
soehsgrad@uwosh.edu
| University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Department of Literacy and Language Program | Select this item in UW System Application |
|---|---|
| MSE - Literacy | Language & Literacy: Major/Master's Literacy |
| Reading Specialist | Language & Literacy: Major/Master's Reading Specialist Track |
| Graduate Achievement Program (GAP) Certificate | Literacy & Language: Graduate Achievement Program (GAP) Certificate |
| Reading Teacher License Certificate | Literacy & Language: Reading Teacher License Certificate |
| Bilingual Reading Teacher License Certificate | Literacy & Language: 316 Bilingual Reading Teacher |
| Reading Specialist Licensure Certificate | Literacy & Language: Reading Specialist Licensure Certificate |
| Literacy Coaching Certificate | Literacy & Language: Literacy Coaching Certificate |
| Disciplinary Literacy Certificate | (Apply to Department of Teaching & Learning) |
To check on the status of an application that has been submitted, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at gradschool@uwosh.edu.