First time
A student who has no prior postsecondary experience attending any institution for the first time at the undergraduate level. There are two exceptions: (1) students who attended any institution for the first time the summer prior to entering the University of Wyoming in the fall term and (2) students who enter UW with advanced standing (college credits earned before graduation from high school).
Admission into a degree seeking program shall be based on individual academic achievement. The University seeks to admit qualified undergraduate students who are new first time students or students that are concurrently enrolled in post-secondary education classes.
To be considered for admission, prospective students must submit an application, a one-time nonrefundable application fee, official high school transcripts (or high school equivalency exam), and an official ACT or SAT test score (if the applicant is under 21) to the University’s Office of Admissions.
Assured
Assured undergraduate admission shall be granted to high school graduates who meet the following requirements:
1. A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale)
2. A minimum composite ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1060; and
3. Completion of the High School Success Curriculum while attending high school.
*UW is test optional for admission purposes for incoming students through fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026. PLEASE NOTE: check where test scores are required for scholarship consideration.
Admission with Support
Undergraduate admission with support shall be granted to high school graduates who meet the following requirements:
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.500-4.000 and a minimum ACT score of 17 or SAT score of 900, or 2.250-2.490 and a minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1020; and
Completion of the High School Success Curriculum with no more than two deficiencies. Both deficiencies cannot occur in the same curriculum category.
Students admitted with support are required to participate in the University’s academic transition programs administered by the Learning Resource Network (LeaRN).
*UW is test optional for admission purposes for incoming students through fall 2025, spring 2026, and summer 2026.
Alternative Educational Credentials
Undergraduate applicants with General Education Development (GED) credentials or other approved alternative educational credentials (i.e., High School Equivalency Test (HiSet)) should contact the University’s Office of Admissions for specific application requirements. Students under 21 years of age with GED or the approved credentials must also have a minimum ACT score of 17 or SAT score of 900.
Saddle Up Orientation
We have designed Saddle Up to be a comprehensive and exciting experience that helps prepare you for the adjustment to college coursework at UW. Students will be guided through a week-long course with plenty of opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and of course, the students who will be part of your college journey over the next several years.
All incoming first-time, full-time students entering UW will participate in Saddle Up. This is a required course for students. Students will be enrolled into the Saddle Up course by their academic advisor during New Student Days or online advising appointments completed over the summer. While transfer students are not required to participate in Saddle Up, they are welcome to do so, and we encourage their participation in either Saddle Up or Transfer Saddle Up!
Our attendance policy covers this requirement in more specific detail.
Immunization Requirement
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
The University of Wyoming has implemented a policy to protect the University community against measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella. All new on-campus students must provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella prior to registration. Two doses of MMR vaccine (or equivalent) are required. The MMR immunizations dates are to be entered into the Student Health Service Patient Portal (on the Student Health Service’s webpage, http://www.uwyo.edu/shser/). Incoming students will use their UW user names and passwords to enter the Patient Portal, and click on Immunizations. Once the immunization dates are entered, students will upload a verified immunization record into the Patient Portal.
The only contraindication to the MMR immunization is a previous severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or vaccine component (neomycin, gelatin). Relative (temporary) contraindications include: pregnancy; persons with immunosuppressive illnesses or treatment; moderate or severe acute illness; and recent receipt of blood products. If you are uncertain as to whether you should receive the immunization, please talk with your health care clinician.
Exemptions may be granted to the requirement in two instances: a medical exemption for a contraindication noted above, and a religious exemption. A medical exemption requires completion of the Medical Exemption Form with a notation of the reason for the exemption and a medical clinician signature. To request a religious exemption, a notarized form must be completed and submitted. Exemption forms can be found on the Student Health Service website (www.uwyo.edu/ shser), and the original form must be submitted. If an outbreak of one of these illnesses occurs on campus, students granted an exemption may be excluded from campus for the duration of the outbreak.
For students unable to verify MMR vaccinations, the vaccine is available at the Student Health Service for a nominal charge. It will be administered prior to registration for any eligible student, without an appointment, during office hours. Do not wait until registration to comply with the MMR immunization requirement, as this will delay the process.
In addition to the MMR requirement, international students are required to undergo tuberculosis screening prior to registration. Based on screening, a tuberculosis (Mantoux) skin test or (IGRA) blood test may be performed, and, if positive, a chest x-ray obtained with consultation with a Student Health Service physician. The student is responsible for the costs incurred for these tests.
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