Undergraduate Admission Application

Welcome to the application process for the American Sign Language/English Interpretation Program (AITP) at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. This process is designed to ensure that students have the foundational skill set to be successful in the program. The components of this process will evaluate your eligibility, along with your level of proficiency in both English and American Sign Language. Applications for the fall 2024 cohort must be submitted by Friday, May 3, 2024.

  1. Meet with your academic advisor

    Review your academic plan with your advisor and discuss your eligibility to apply for admission to the professional program sequence.

    (Last names A – L) – Tyree Bolden, boldentc@uwm.edu
    (Last names M – Z) – Nikki Claas, nclaas@uwm.edu

  2. Submit a Criminal Background Check (CBC)

    The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requires that all applicants to an educator preparation program pass a Criminal Background Check (CBC) prior to admission. CBCs previously completed for employment or other purposes cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. You cannot be admitted or enroll in professional education courses until your CBC has cleared. 

    UWM uses CastleBranch to process our admission CBCs. The fee for this CBC is $40 however, through June 1, 2024, we are offsetting this cost for students by $27. Once you are admitted, $27 will be credited to your UWM student account. To proceed with the CastleBranch CBC, please follow the link to the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee – School of Education portal: https://portal.castlebranch.com/IQ15

    • Choose the option for General Admissions
    • Be sure that you also complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form
    • If you have questions about this process, contact the CastleBranch Service Desk at (888) 914-7279 or email servicedesk.cu@castlebranch.com

    Criminal Background Check Requirements

  3. Prepare Statement of Interest video

    Video Guidelines

    • Introduce yourself and describe your experience with ASL and the Deaf Community.
    • Explain why you want to become an ASL/English Interpreter-highlight your strengths, how you have prepared for this program and overall, explain why you should be selected for the program.
    • Videos must be recorded in American Sign Language.
    • Video Time Limit: 3 minutes.

  4. Complete application form below