Modify Admission Requirements
Academic Action
Modify the requirements for admission to the University.
Curricular Requirements
Varies. May include GPA, test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.), essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
Requirements must align with UW Regent Policy Document 7-3 (formerly 07-1) Universities of Wisconsin Freshman Admissions Policy: https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/policies/university-of-wisconsin-system-freshman-admissions-policy/.
Originator of Process
Faculty members, dean(s), the Director of Admissions, or other interested parties involved in student access and success (e.g. Director of Student Success and Engagement).
Approval Process
Modification Proposal Submitted to AVC for Enrollment Services
Approvals/Recommendations Needed:
A – Approval Needed
R – Recommendation
I – Information Only
| R | Enrollment Services Directors Council |
| A | Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services |
| R | General Education Council |
| A | Academic Affairs Council |
| A | Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
| I | Chancellor |
Approval Process
Faculty members, dean(s), the Director of Admissions, or other interested parties involved in student access and success (e.g. Director of Student Success and Engagement) prepare a proposal to modify the existing admission requirements. The proposal must include a rationale for the proposed changes and should include relevant research and data to support the requested change. The proposal should address the potential impact the proposed changes might have on the institution in terms of enrollment, campus profile, and the like.
The proposal is reviewed by the Enrollment Services Directors Council. The Council prepares a memo outlining its recommendation regarding the proposal and forwards the proposal and its memo to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services. The proposal may be revised based on the comments received.
The proposal and all supporting documentation is reviewed by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services. If approved, the proposal and supporting documentation are forwarded to the General Education Council. If not approved, the proposal is returned to the initiating party. The proposal may be revised based on the comments received.
The proposal is reviewed by the General Education Council. The Council prepares a memo outlining its recommendation regarding the proposal and forwards the proposal and its memo to the Academic Affairs Council. The proposal may be revised based on the comments received.
The proposal and all supporting documentation is reviewed by the Academic Affairs Council. If approved, the proposal and supporting documentation are forwarded to the Provost. If not approved, the proposal is returned to the initiating party. The proposal may be revised based on the comments received.
The proposal and all supporting documentation is reviewed by the Provost or designee. If approved, the Provost or designee notifies the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services to implement the changes to the Admissions requirements and notifies the Chancellor of the changes. If not approved, the proposal is returned to the initiating party.