Direct Admit
Direct Admit allows Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) juniors to apply to Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), and many other UW campuses with one simple form.
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
- ONE quick, easy application
- NO fee to apply (it's free!)
- NO transcripts
- NO essays or letters of recommendation
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 pending graduation.
Direct Admit Wisconsin is a statewide initiative that allows participating school districts to send student information to be considered for admission at select University of Wisconsin (UW) schools. Applicants are considered for 10 participating campuses: UW–Green Bay, UW–Milwaukee, UW–Oshkosh, UW–Parkside, UW–Platteville, UW–River Falls, UW–Stevens Point, UW–Stout, UW–Superior, and UW–Whitewater.
Note: UW–Eau Claire, UW–La Crosse, and UW–Madison are not currently participating in Direct Admit Wisconsin. Interested students will need to apply directly to those campuses.
Application Instructions
Open Date: August 21, 2025
Deadline: May 1, 2026
MPS juniors, you just need your student ID number to apply!
- Complete the online form or a printed permission slip from your school counselor or College and Career Center.
- Select MATC, Direct Admit Wisconsin, or both options.
- If you are under 18, get a signature from your parent/guardian.
That’s it!
Admission Timeline
Milwaukee Direct Admit: 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.
Wisconsin Direct Admit: 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.
College Costs
The Direct Admit form does not offer access to any scholarship opportunities. You should explore scholarships at MATC, UWM, 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)
- What if I don’t think my grades are good enough for college?
- Do I have to know what I’m going to study?
- What if I submit my form and then change my mind about attending?
- What if I’m accepted to multiple schools?
- Does filling out this form mean I’m committed to living on campus?
What if I don’t think my grades are good enough for college?
Do I have to know what I’m going to study?
What if I submit my form and then change my mind about attending?
What if I’m accepted to multiple schools?
Does filling out this form mean I’m committed to living on campus?
More Information
Have questions or need help? Contact your school counselor or College and Career Center staff.