UW-Milwaukee International Student “Full Admission Foundation:” Students placing into this category will require successful completion of up to two semesters of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework, while also taking other courses toward their degree. EAP course placement is based on TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores.
- There will be an EAP Hold in PAWS restricting course enrollment until after The EAP Coordinator enrolls the student in their required EAP courses for the semester.
- A student with an EAP requirement cannot take more than 16 credits a semester. Once they have completed all their required EAP classes, the credit restriction is released.
- All EAP courses carry credit towards an undergraduate degree.
- Students must receive a C or higher to pass an EAP class.
You can read more about proficiency requirements for academic admission for Bachelor’s Degree students and Master’s and PhD students.
Contact Information
If you have submitted a score other than TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at isss@uwm.edu. If you wish to set up an appointment with an advisor about your EAP placement hold or EAP courses, please contact the English Language Academy Director and EAP Coordinator, Brooke Haley, at haleyb@uwm.edu.