What high school courses are required for admission?
The university recommends incoming freshmen have the following high school preparation: English: 4 years recommended Mathematics: 4 years recommended Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 years recommended Social Sciences/History: 3 years recommended Foreign Languages: 2 years recommended Visual, Performing & Applied Arts: 1 year recommended Physical Education and Health: 1 year recommended Computer literacy: Some formal instruction in the logic and use of computers in problem solving and data retrieval.
UW-L requires the following high school courses: • four units English • three units mathematics (algebra, geometry, advanced algebra) • three units social studies/history • three units natural science (general science, biology, chemistry) • four units of electives However, it is important to note that the average student admitted to UW-L goes above and beyond the minimum requirements in all areas, and also completes three years of foreign language.
