{"id":110,"date":"2022-03-31T14:48:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T19:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:41:03","slug":"graduate-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s &amp; PhD Application, Deadline &amp; Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h2\" id=\"h-online-application\">Online Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" rel=\"\">Start Your Graduate Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deadlines\">Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/gradresources\/program-deadlines\/\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/gradresources\/program-deadlines\/\">pplication deadlines<\/a> vary by program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline to request your I-20:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students outside the U.S.: July 15 for fall intake; January 1 for spring intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students in the U.S.: The first day of classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Fees<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You must pay the $75 non-refundable application fee.&nbsp;Use a credit card in your 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate Admission Application, or pay in person at the Graduate School Student Services Office in Mitchell Hall Room 261.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon admission to 51ÁÔÆæ, you must also pay the $200 <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/international-student-processing-fee\/\">International Student Processing Fee<\/a> through your <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/account\/login\">application portal<\/a> to receive services from the International Student and Scholar Services unit at 51ÁÔÆæ.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Reasons for Graduate Study Statement<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Provide a statement that gives your reasons for wanting to study in the graduate program. The statement is used to determine the appropriateness of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s programs to your educational and professional goals and serves as an example of your ability to express yourself in writing. The following are required criteria for the statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain your reasons for pursuing graduate study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe specific interests and your background in the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List any relevant skills or training you have acquired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List relevant academic awards or honors you have received.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Evidence of English Proficiency<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A TOEFL IBT, Academic IELTS, Pearsons PTE, or Duolingo&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/english-proficiency-requirement\/\">score that meets the requirement for admission<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree (or its equivalent) or higher degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction. The following criteria must also be met:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must have attended this institution for at least one year <strong>and<\/strong> your degree was earned within two years of your application to 51ÁÔÆæ.<br><strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have attended this institution for at least one year <strong>and<\/strong> the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, <strong>and<\/strong> you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Transcripts and Degree Certificates<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Our master&#8217;s and PhD application requirements include uploaded copies of transcripts. Applicants should upload copies into their application online.&nbsp; Admitted students will be required to provide the official version upon arrival to campus.&nbsp; There is no need to mail anything directly to 51ÁÔÆæ during the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide transcripts for all university\/college study. Do not provide transcripts for secondary\/high school. If the transcript is not issued in English, include the original version and an English translation. For more information about which academic records to submit, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/academic-credentials\/\">click here for a table of educational credentials by country<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After admission, transcripts from international students should be brought in-person upon arrival to campus.&nbsp; Transcripts from all U.S. schools and international schools sending official transcripts to 51ÁÔÆæ directly should use this address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"address\"><strong>Regular Mail Address:<\/strong><br>International Admissions Office, Garland Hall #138<br>UW-Milwaukee Center for International Education<br>P.O. Box 413<br>Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Street Address (for courier services that will not deliver to a P.O. Box):<\/strong><br>CIE \u2013 Garland Hall 138<br>115 E. Reindl Way<br>Room 110<br>Milwaukee, WI 53212<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Program-specific Requirements<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Certain programs may have additional master&#8217;s and PhD application requirements, like GMAT scores, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, portfolio, resume, department application or writing sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you apply, you can find out about any additional requirements of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/programs\/#filter=.filter_20\">your program<\/a>&nbsp;by visiting the program\u2019s website. If you have any questions about these program-specific requirements, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/graduate-representative-list\/\">contact&nbsp;your intended graduate program directly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2566\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/contact\/\" rel=\"\">Contact<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2698\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/\">International Admissions<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/bachelors-application\/\">Apply to a Bachelor&#8217;s Program<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Apply to a Master\u2019s or PhD Program<\/span><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/academic-credentials\/\">Academic Credentials by Country<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/graduate-application\/english-proficiency-requirement\/\">English Language Proficiency Requirement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academics\/\">Academic Programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/stem-designated-degree-programs\/\">STEM-Designated Degree Programs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/cost-scholarships\/\">Fees &amp; 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