High School Students

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Visit campus for an information session and tour

The Wisconsin School of Business hosts BBA information sessions and tours of Grainger Hall for high school students on select Monday and Friday afternoons throughout the academic year.

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Speak with a BBA ambassador

Prospective Wisconsin BBA students and their families can schedule a personalized visit hosted by one of our BBA Ambassadors. BBA Ambassadors are current students who are experts in our admissions process and student life. Ask them about applying to the BBA program, what classes are like, or their favorite spots in Madison—they’re here to help.

Meet our BBA ambassadors

Direct Admission to the Wisconsin BBA Program

All students who apply to UW-Madison and indicate a business area of interest as their first choice of major are automatically considered for direct admission to the BBA Program. Approximately half of the Wisconsin BBA Program’s students are admitted directly from high school.

1. Apply to the University of Wisconsin–Madison at apply.wisconsin.edu or commonapp.org
2. Indicate business or a specific BBA major as your first choice of major to be considered

Explore UW–Madison application requirements

Application deadlines

You may submit your application for the spring or fall term of the next calendar year beginning August 1. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on the deadline dates below. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for additional details.

Scholarships and financial aid

The Wisconsin School of Business provides nearly $1 million in scholarship support to admitted and enrolled BBA students each year. There is a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship options available to incoming UW–Madison and/or Wisconsin School of Business students. To be considered for most awards, completion of the FAFSA is required.

Explore scholarships and financial aid options

After you receive your admissions decision

If you are admitted to the Wisconsin School of Business your decision to enroll in the program is due by May 1.

1. Accept and pay the enrollment deposit with UW-Madison.
2. Following submission of the enrollment deposit, you will receive an e-mail from the School of Business to separately accept the offer of direct admission. Submit your acceptance to complete the process. This acceptance does not require a deposit.

Students admitted as Pre-Business

Students who are admitted to UW–Madison, but not the BBA program, have the opportunity to begin the pre-business admissions process and apply again for admission to the BBA program in the spring of their first year on campus.

Approximately half of the Wisconsin BBA Program’s students are admitted through the pre-business process, and there are several events to help you prepare your application.