Current UW–Madison Students
Transferring from another on-campus school or college?
Use the declaration form to:
Declare a School of Education major
Eligibility requirements, declaration timeframes/deadlines, etc. vary by major.
Declare a pre-major
Transfer to the School of Education as a pre-major before you are eligible to declare a teacher education or kinesiology major.
High School Student Looking to Apply to UW–Madison?
For information about admissions criteria, deadlines, and the application see the
Office of Admissions & Recruitment website.
For campus events, tours, and School of Education Information Sessions see the Visit Bucky website.
Students from Another Institution
Transfer students from other institutions apply and need to be admitted to both UW-Madison and the specific School of Education program of interest. Please use the transfer application on the Office of Admissions & Recruitment website to apply to UW–Madison. Check the School of Education’s program forms and instructions for more information.
UW-Madison School of Education and Madison College Transfer Agreement
For students interested in Elementary Education or Special Education, this unique opportunity allows students a:
- Flexible, low-cost start to their undergraduate degree at Madison College in the Pre-Education major
- Reserved spot in Elementary Education or Special Education at UW-Madison
Required of students:
- Meet the admissions requirements of UW-Madison and the UW–Madison School of Education and Madison College Transfer Agreement
- Apply to transfer to UW–Madison through the Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Students with a Previous Degree
The School of Education allows the completion of second undergraduate degrees in some program areas. To be a second degree candidate, you must be changing your academic direction and wish to complete a degree that is unrelated to your first. A large number of credits are usually required to complete the new degree requirements. You must meet all admission eligibility requirements for the program, apply and be admitted as a second-degree student to both UW–Madison and your School of Education program of interest.
Graduate Students or Prospective Graduate Students
Please contact the program manager or student services coordinator in your program of interest. Check the list of our graduate programs.