UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN ADMISSIONS UW-Eau Claire joins UW system’s Direct Admit program SABINE MARTIN Aug 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 Updated Oct 15, 2026 × Top stories for Aug. 20, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save UW-Eau Claire is joining the campuses that participate in the Universities of Wisconsin program that directly admits in-state high school students.kAm%96 &( DJDE6> =2F?4965 E96 s:C64E p5>:E (:D4@?D:? AC@8C2> :? a_ac[ 2:>:?8 E@ 3@@DE 6?C@==>6?E 2?5 8C25F2E:@? 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UW-Stout Polytechnic now guarantees admission for qualifying Minnesota students The university already is required to accept Wisconsin students who are in the top 10% of their class.
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