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UW–Madison Joins the Common Application
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Our Spring 2017 application deadline is October 1.
Latest News and Updates
UW–Madison Joins the Common Application
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Our Spring 2017 application deadline is October 3.
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- We make our own ice cream. Seriously.
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October 3 - Spring 2017 Freshman and Transfer Regular Decision Deadline
November 1 - Fall 2017 Freshman Early Action Deadline
February 1 - Fall 2017 Freshman Regular Decision Deadline
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