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Direct Admit

Direct Admit allows Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) juniors to easily apply to Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) and other UW campuses, and Alverno College. 

Applying to college can be complicated and overwhelming, especially if you’re the first in your family to attend. Direct Admit takes the stress out of the process through a simple application that takes less than five minutes to complete. 
 

Benefits of Direct Admit 

  • A quick, easy application  
  • NO fee to apply (it's free!) 
  • NO transcripts  
  • NO essays or letters of recommendation 

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

Milwaukee Direct Admit is an M3 initiative designed to increase access to higher education, especially for first-generation college students. Filling out the application means your transcript will be sent directly to Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), where you will be guaranteed admission after graduation.*

*You must graduate in the spring or summer of your senior year.

University of Wisconsin (UW)

Direct Admit Wisconsin allows school districts to send student information to 10 participating UW campuses: Green Bay, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Parkside, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point, Stout, Superior, and Whitewater.

Note: Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Madison are not currently participating in Direct Admit Wisconsin. Interested students will need to apply separately to those campuses.

Alverno College

Alverno Direct Admit allows students to apply to Alverno College through a streamlined application (separate from Milwaukee Direct Admit and Direct Admit Wisconsin).

Note: Alverno College accepts only female students at the undergraduate level.

Application Instructions and Admission Timeline

MPS juniors, all you need is your student ID number and a signature from your parent/guardian. 

  1. Decide where to apply and complete the online application form(s).
  2. Have your parent/guardian electronically sign using a touchscreen or mouse. Their signature is required to forward your school records. (If you are 18 already, you can sign the form yourself.)
  3. Submit the form(s). It's that easy!

Note: If you are unable to complete the application at home, you can apply at school. Ask your school counselor or College and Career Center for a printed permission slip for your parent/guardian to sign first.
 

Milwaukee Direct Admit | Direct Admit Wisconsin

Deadline: May 1, 2026 

You only need to fill out one form to be considered for MATC and UW schools. On the application, you can choose Milwaukee Direct Admit, Direct Admit Wisconsin, or both options.  

APPLY to MATC And/Or UW

MATC Admission: Students are guaranteed to be accepted to MATC as long as they graduate high school in the spring or summer of their senior year. You will hear back about next steps about one month after you fill out the form, and your admissions offer will arrive by September of your senior year. 

UW Admission: Students are NOT guaranteed admission to UW schools. You will be notified through the Campus Student/Parent Portals in late August or early September of your senior year. 
 

Alverno Direct Admit

Deadline: June 1, 2026

Female students can fill out a simple form to be considered for admission.

Apply to Alverno

Admission: You will be notified about your acceptance by September of your senior year.
 

College Costs 

Direct Admit forms do not offer access to any scholarship opportunities. You should explore scholarships at MATC, UWM, Alverno, and other schools while also seeking out other scholarship pathways.  

Accepted students are responsible for tuition and other costs to attend college. Plan to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and work with the college or university of your choice to understand your options. Before starting your first semester, you should have a plan in place, which could include financial aid, grants, scholarships, payment plans, or other options. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

More Information 

Have questions or need help? Contact your school counselor or College and Career Center staff.