2005-2007
Undergraduate Catalog
Entrance Requirements for Undergraduate Majors
All undergraduates must fulfill the requirements of their chosen major(s) in order to be awarded their undergraduate degree. UW-Madison has a commitment to ensuring that students graduate in the expected time to degree. Experience shows that early entrance to a major helps assure that students will complete their degree in a timely way.
Admission to UW-Madison does not necessarily guarantee admission to the major of a student's choice. Indicating an "intended" major on the application does not automatically enroll a student in a major. All majors have required procedures, and often prerequisites, for enrolling in the major. Students may enroll in some majors by declaration. Entrance into other majors requires an application procedure.
Majors entered by declaration: All interested students who meet the minimum qualifications are admitted to the major. Students should review the program entry in the Undergraduate Catalog and contact the program advisor to declare the major.
Majors entered by application: Some majors have limited space and are entered by application. Entrance to these majors is competitive, which means that not all students will necessarily be accepted, even if they have the minimum qualifications. For programs that require a strong GPA for admission but don't specify a minimum GPA, the minimum GPA is listed in the chart as "competitive." Students should review the program entry in the Undergraduate Catalog and contact the program advisor to initiate the application process.
The chart displayed below is a guide to the process for entrance into all UW-Madison undergraduate majors. For each major it indicates whether students enter by declaration or application; what requirements students must complete before they declare or apply to the major; when they should seek entrance into the major; and where to get complete, up-to-date information and advice or begin the entrance process.
Students should consult an advisor as early as possible to explore appropriate majors, and assure that they are preparing appropriately for their intended major.
Please note that this chart is updated every two years; for the most current information consult the program advisor or the department for details on entrance requirements and procedures.
Majors
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P R S T W Z
| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
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| African Languages & Literature | Declaration | Any time. | Program Advisor, 4231 Humanities, 265-7906 | |||
| Afro-American Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 4139 Helen C. White, 263-2335 | |||
| Agricultural & Applied Economics | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9489) for an appointment. | |||
| Agricultural Business Management | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9489) for an appointment. | |||
| Agricultural Education | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1464) for an appointment. | |||
| Agricultural Journalism | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1464) for an appointment. | |||
| Agronomy | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1390) for an appointment. | |||
| Animal Sciences | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-4300) for an appointment. | |||
| Anthropology | Declaration | Any time. | Undergraduate advisor, 262-2866 | |||
| Applied Math, Engineering & Physics | Application | Math 221-222-234 and Physics 207-208 or equivalent. Minimum GPA 2.75. | Program advisor, 809 Van Vleck, 262-3220 | |||
| Art | Declaration | 2.5 | As early as possible. | Program advisor, Art Department Office, 262-1660 | ||
| Art Education | Application | 2.5, see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually Jr year. | October 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Art History | Declaration | Any time. | Undergraduate Admininistrator, Art History Department Office, 232 Elvehjem Hall, 263-2340 | |||
| Asian Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 331 Ingraham Hall, 265-4745 | |||
| Astonomy-Physics | Declaration | Physics 247-248-249 or 207-208-241 or 201-202-205. Minimum GPA 2.0 | Any time. | Program advisor, 5534 Sterling Hall, 262-8544 | ||
| Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences | Declaration | Math 221, 222, 234. Physics 207-208 or 201-202. One Chem course, One computer programming course. Minimum GPA 2.25. | After completing pre-major courses. | Undergraduate coordinator, 849 Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Building, 262-2827 | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Biochemistry (CALS) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3040) for an appointment. | |||
| Biochemistry (L&S) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3040) for an appointment. | |||
| Biological Aspects of Conservation | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, bac@ICBE.wisc.edu | |||
| Biological Systems Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Math 222. 17 cr in Math, Stats, Sci/Engr. Minimum GPA 2.35. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During So year. | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 112 Agricultural Engineering Building, 262-1106 | |
| Biology (CALS) | Declaration | As early as possible. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, biologymajor@ICBE.wisc.edu | |||
| Biology (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Biology (L&S) | Declaration | As early as possible. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, biologymajor@ICBE.wisc.edu | |||
| Biomedical Engineering | Application | Competitive | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Botany | Declaration | Minimum GPA 2.5 in science courses taken in first two years. | Any time. | Program advisor, B135 Birge Hall; 265-5294 | ||
| Business: Accounting | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Actuarial Science | Application | Competitve | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Finance, Investment & Banking | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Information Systems | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: International Business | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Management & Human Resources | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Management & Human Resources Entrepreneurship Option only |
Application | Competitive | Pre-business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | Junior standing (after completing between 54 and 85 credits) and admission to the School of Business undergraduate program. | entundergrad@bus.wisc.edu or Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 | |
| Business: Marketing | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Operations & Technology Management | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Real Estate & Urban Land Economics | Application | Competitive | Pre-Business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
| Business: Risk Management & Insurance | Application | Competitive | Pre-business courses. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing 54 credits and prebusiness courses, but not more than 100 credits. | End of 4th week of classes, Fall and Spring term | Undergraduate Programs Office, School of Business, 2265 Grainger Hall, 262-0471 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Cartography & Geographic Information Systems | Declaration | As early as possible. | Program advisor, 375 Science Hall, 262-3213 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Chemistry | Declaration | One Chemistry course. | As early as possible, after completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 1328 Chemistry Building, 263-4852 | ||
| Chemistry (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Chemistry Course | Declaration | One Chemistry course. One computer programming course (C++. Fortran, etc) or equiv. | As early as possible, after completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 1328 Chemistry Building, 263-4852 | ||
| Chinese | Declaration | As early as possible. | Program advisor, 1266 Van Hise Hall, 262-9688, 262-0689 | |||
| Chinese (Education) | Application | 2.5 | During So or Jr year. | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | ||
| Civil Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Classical Humanities | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 910 Van Hise Hall, 262-2041 | |||
| Classics | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 910 Van Hise Hall, 262-2041 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Application | Competitive | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | During So year. | February 1 | Program advisor, 6175 Medical Sciences Center, 263-2805 |
| Communication Arts | Application | Minimum Comm Arts GPA 3.0 at the end of the semester of completing the 3rd Comm Arts course 200 level or higher at UW-Madison. | While completing the 3rd Comm Arts course at 200 level or higher at UW-Madison. | Program advisor, 6068 Vilas Hall, 262-0992 | ||
| Communicative Disorders | Declaration | Comm Dis 201, Comm Dis 202, Comm Dis 240. Minimum GPA 3.0. | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisors, Goodnight Hall, 262-3951 and/or Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 262-1651 | ||
| Communicative Disorders (Education) | Application | 3.0 for prerequisite and major course work; 2.75 overall. | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | |
| Comparative Literature | Declaration | 3.0 | At least one 200-level course in Comparative Literature. | At least Sophomore standing. | Director of Undergraduate Studies, 262-3059, 262-9767 | |
| Computer Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Computer Sciences | Declaration | Comp Sci 240, Comp Sci 302, and Comp Sci 367 or equiv. Minimum GPA 3.0 | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 7381 Computer Science | ||
| Consumer Science | Application | 2.6 | As early as possible. | February 1 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 | |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Dairy Science | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (236-3308) for an appointment. | |||
| Dance | Declaration | 2.5 | As early as possible. | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Earth Science | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Economics | Declaration | Two UW-Madison Economics courses. Minimum GPA 2.0 | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 7238 Social Science Building, 262-8762, | ||
| Economics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Electrical Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Elementary Education | Application | 2.5, see School of Education program handouts | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | |
| Engineering Mechanics | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Engineering Physics | Application | 3.5 | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| English | Declaration | 6 cr of literature courses. | Any time. | Program advisor, 7195 Helen C. White, 263-3760 | ||
| English (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Entomology | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3227) for an appointment. | |||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Family and Consumer Journalism | Application | 2.75 | As early as possible. | Oct 15, Feb 15 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 | |
| Family, Consumer and Community Education | Application | 2.0-2.5 | As early as possible. | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 | ||
| Food Science | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-3046) for an appointment. | |||
| Forest Science | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-9975) for an appointment. | |||
| French | Declaration | French 228 or French 288, and French 271. | Any time. | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 618 Van Hise Hall, 262-5074, 262-3941 | ||
| French (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Genetics | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1069) for an appointment. | |||
| Geography | Declaration | Any time. | Undergraduate coordinator, 160 Science Hall, 262-2138 | |||
| Geography (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Geological Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Geology & Geophysics | Declaration | Communications Part A. At least 9 cr in Geology with a minimum GPA 2.5. | As early as possible. | Program office, 213 Weeks Hall, 262-5954 | ||
| German | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 818 Van Hise Hall, 262-9750 | |||
| German (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Hebrew | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 1342 Van Hise Hall, 262-3204 | |||
| Hebrew (Education) | Application | 2.5 | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | ||
| History | Declaration | Some course work in History. | Any time after first semester, with some course work in major. | Undergraduate advisor, 4217 Humanities Building, 263-1970 | ||
| History (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| History & History of Science | Declaration | Some course work in History. | Any time after first semester, with some course work in major. | Undergraduate advisor, 4217 Humanities Building, 263-1970 | ||
| History of Science | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 262-3972 | |||
| Horticulture | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1490) for an appointment. | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies | Application | 2.8 | Prefer some course work in Human Development and Family Studies with good grades. | As early as possible, prior to senior year. | Sept 15, Feb 15 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Industrial Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Interior Design | Application | 2.75 | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing pre-major courses. | December 15 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 |
| International Studies | Declaration | Poli Sci 103, one survey course from list provided, Principles of Micro & Macro Economics. | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 262-8431, 262-6916 | ||
| Italian | Declaration | Any time. | Undergraduate Program Coordinator, 618 Van Hise Hall, 262-5074, 262-3941, | |||
| Italian (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Japanese | Declaration | Two years Japanese language. Minimum GPA 3.0. | Any time. | Undergraduate advisor, 1114 Van Hise Hall, 262-9219 | ||
| Japanese (Education) | Application | 2.5 | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | ||
| Jewish Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Center for Jewish Studies, 308 Ingraham Hall, 265-4763; Program advisor, 6187 Helen C. White, 263-3766 or 263-3765 | |||
| Journalism | Application | Competititve | Journalism 201 | After completing 40 credits, and with at least 3 terms remaining until graduation. | Dec 1, May 1 | Program advisor, 263-4858, 263-4898 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Kinesiology, Option: Athletic Training | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. | February 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Kinesiology, Option: Exercise & Movement Science | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. | February 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Kinesiology, Option: Teacher Education | Application | 2.75; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Landscape Architechure (BS-LA) | Application | Competitive | Six prerequisite courses: LA201, LA250, LA262, LA312, Art102 or Art105 or ETD120, ME160. | End of first year. | April 15 | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-7301) for an appointment. |
| Landscape Architechure (BS-Nat Res) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-7301) for an appointment. | |||
| Languages & Cultures of Asia | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Latin (Education) | Education Academic Services, B117 Eduation Building; 262-2745 | |||||
| Latin American, Caribbean, & Iberian Studies | Declaration | As early as possible. | Program advisor, 209 Ingraham Hall, 262-0616 | |||
| Legal Studies | Declaration | Communications Part A, Quantitative Reasoning Part A, Legal St 131 or Legal St 217, all with a grade of C or better. | After completing prerequisite courses. | Program advisor, 8137 Social Science Building, 262-2083 | ||
| Linguistics | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 262-2292 | |||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Materials Science & Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | After accumulating 24 but not more than 54 credits. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Mathematics | Declaration | MATH 221, 222, 234. Minimum GPA 2.5. | After completing pre-major courses. | Undergraduate secretary, 203 Van Vleck, 263-2546 | ||
| Mathematics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance.v | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Medical Microbiology & Immunology | Application | Chem 103-104 or 109 or 115-116, Chem 343 or 327 or 329, Biol 151 or Biocore 301. Minimum GPA 2.5. | After completing pre-major courses. | Department office, 436 SMI (1300 University Ave), 262-3351 | ||
| Microbiology (CALS) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2914) for an appointment. | |||
| Microbiology (L&S) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2914) for an appointment. | |||
| Molecular Biology | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 445 Henry Mall, Room 118, 262-9690, molecularbiologymajor@ICBE.wisc.edu | |||
| Music | Application | Depends on choice of option. | As early as possible. Audition required. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, ugradmus@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
| Music: Education | Application | 2.75 overall; 3.0 in Music courses. | As early as possible. Audition required. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, ugradmus@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
| Music: Performance | Application | 2.75 overall; 3.0 in Music courses. | As early as possible. Audition required. | School of Music Audition & Admission Coordinator, 5561 Mosse Humanities Building, ugradmus@music.wisc.edu, 263-5986. | ||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Natural Science | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Naval Science | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | After accumulating 24 but not more than 54 credits. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Nuclear Engineering | Application | 2.0 for courses not required for entrance. | Communications Part A; Math 221, Math 222, Chemistry 103/104 or 109, EMA 201 or Physics 201, with min GPA 2.5; and InterEgr 101 or 160. | During the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th semester, depending on progress. | Nov 1, March 1 | Advising Office, 1150 Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, 262-2473 |
| Nursing | Application | Competitive | Chem, Biochem or Bact, Anatomy, Physiology, Psych, Soc, Human Growth & Development. | Jr standing and enrolled in or after completing prerequisite courses. | February 1 | School of Nursing Undergraduate Admissions Office, K6/146 Clinical Sciences, 263-5166, ugadmin@mailplus.wisc.edu |
| Nursing - Collaborative Nursing Program | Application | 2.5 | Chem, Biochem or Bact, Anatomy, Physiology, Psych, Soc, Human Growth & Development. | After completing the Associate Degree in Nursing. | February 1 | School of Nursing Undergraduate Admissions Office, K6/146 Clinical Sciences, 263-5166, ugadmin@mailplus.wisc.edu |
| Nutritional Sciences (BS-Dietetics) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2727) for an appointment. | |||
| Nutritional Sciences (BS-NS) | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2727) for an appointment. | |||
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| Major Name | Application or Declaration | Minimum GPA | Specific Courses | When should students apply/declare? | Application deadline, if any. | For more information, contact: |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Application | Competitive | 4-5 cr Calc, 8 cr Chem w/labs, 8 cr OrgChem w/labs, 8 cr Biol w/labs, 8 cr Phys w/labs, Commumications Part A, 3-6 cr Soc Studies. 60 cum credits. | During So year. | February 1 | Student Services Office, School of Pharmacy, Room 1204 Pharmacy Building, 608-262-6234 |
| Philosophy | Declaration | Any time. | ||||
| Physician Assistant | Application | Competititve | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. C grades or better. | During the fall term when prerequisite courses will be completed in the following spring, and 54 credits accumulated. | October 15 | Program advisor, 1139 Medical Sciences Center, 263-5620. Note: requires a national and program supplemental application. |
| Physics | Declaration | Minimum GPA of 2.5 in math and physics courses taken the first semester of study. | As early as possible, after completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 4285 Chamberlin Hall | ||
| Physics (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Plant Pathology | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1410) for an appointment. | |||
| Polish | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, ugadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu | |||
| Polish (Education) | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building; 265-2745 | |||||
| Political Science | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 263-2414 | |||
| Political Science (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Portuguese | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 1010 Van Hise Hall, 262-2145 | |||
| Portuguese (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Poultry Science | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (263-4300) for an appointment. | |||
| Psychology | Declaration | Psych 202 and 210; 2.75 GPA, Psych 225; "C" or better. Zool 101/02 or 151/52 or Biocore; "C" or better. | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 428 Brogden Psychology Building, 262-2077 | ||
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| Rehabilitation Psychology | Application | 2.5; see School of Education program handouts | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. | Nov 1, March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | |
| Religious Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 1348 Van Hise Hall, 263-1972 | |||
| Retailing | Application | 2.6 | Prefer some math, science. | As early as possible. | February 1 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 |
| Rural Sociology | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-1510) for an appointment. | |||
| Russian | Declaration | &Any time. | Program advisor, ugadvisor@slavic.wisc.edu | |||
| Russian (Education) | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | |||||
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| Scandinavian Studies | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 1368 Van Hise Hall, 262-2128, 262-2190 | |||
| Social Studies | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Social Welfare | Declaration | SW205 or SW206 | So standing | Program advisor, 263-3660 | ||
| Social Work | Application | SW205, SW206. Stats. | Jr year. 71+ credits. | March 1 | Program advisor, 263-3660 | |
| Sociology | Declaration | Any time. | Undergraduate advisor, 8128D Social Science Building, 262-3572, 262-3261 | |||
| Sociology (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Soil Science | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2633) for an appointment. | |||
| Spanish | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 1140 Van Hise Hall, 265-2693 | |||
| Spanish (Education) | Application | 2.75 overall and on major course work; see School of Education program handouts | Pre-major course work. See current School of Education program handouts. | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So or Jr year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 |
| Special Education | Application | 2.5; see School of Education program handouts | During the year that the student becomes eligible, usually So year. | March 1 | Education Academic Services, B117 Education Building, 265-2745 | |
| Statistics | Declaration | Math 221, 222, 234. Minimum GPA 2.0 | After completing pre-major courses. | Program advisor, 1155 Medial Science Center, 263-3304 | ||
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| Textile and Apparel Design | Application | 2.75 | Pre-major course work. See the Undergraduate Catalog. | After completing pre-major courses. | May 15 | Student Academic Affairs, 135 Human Ecology Building, 262-2608 |
| Theatre & Drama, Option: Acting Specialist | Application | T&D150 and T&D250. | During So or Jr year. Audition required. | October, March | Director of Undergraduate Studies, 6160 Vilas Hall, 263-3995, 263-2329 | |
| Theatre & Drama | Declaration | During So or Jr year. | Director of Undergraduate Studies, Theatre and Drama, 6160 Vilas Hall, 263-3995, 263-2329 | |||
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| Wildlife Ecology | Declaration | Any time. | Faculty advise students. Call the department office (262-2671) for an appointment. | |||
| Women's Studies | Declaration | WS 101, WS 102, or WS 103 with a grade of B or better | During Jr year. | Program advisor, 110 E Ingraham Hall, 263-1785 | ||
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| Zoology | Declaration | Any time. | Program advisor, 234 Noland Hall, 262-2742 |