UNCS*
Special student classification: Capstone certificate students
Capstone Certificates are typically a one-year collection of courses, a record of coherent academic accomplishment in a given discipline or set of related disciplines. Learn More.
UNDS*
Special student classification: Professional or personal development
Non-degree seeking students, who wish to pursue coursework for professional development or personal enrichment (for those who have already earned an undergraduate degree). Visiting graduate students should use this classification . Learn More.
UNES*
Special student classification: Intensive English as a Second Language students
Studying English as a second language full time at UW-Madison. Learn More.
UNHS*
Special student classification: High school students
Qualified high school juniors or seniors may apply to take one course each term through the Traditional, Youth Options, or Course Options Programs. Learn More.
UNIS*
Special student classification: International students on formal exchange program
Currently a student at a university abroad (that has a formal exchange agreement with UW-Madison), and you wish to attend UW-Madison for one or more terms. Learn More.
UNOL*
Special student classification: Online only
The online-only University Special (nondegree) student classification (UNOL) is for students who are not currently in a degree program at UW–Madison and planning to enroll in stand-alone online courses for which they meet the prerequisites. For more information and further restrictions please see our UNOL webpage.
Undergraduates who are applying in the UNOL classification are required to submit official transcripts from all other colleges and universities to confirm good standing and a minimum GPA of 2.0 cumulative and in the most recent semester. Qualified high school juniors and seniors who are applying in the UNOL classification are required to submit a high school transcript with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 overall and in the most recent semester.
UNOS*
Special student classification: Others, one term only
Non-degree seeking students, one term as designated by ACSSS* academic advisor. Learn More.
UNPS*
Special student classification: Pre-selected by a department or program
UNRS*
Special student classification: Admission requirements for graduate or professional school
Students completing courses and/or other admission requirements for graduate or professional school.
UNVS*
Special student classification: Undergraduate visiting from another college/university
Undergraduate degree candidates (visitors) from other colleges and universities