Prospective Students | Getting Admitted
The Application Process
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. A seat in the next class is reserved for you when you submit the $2000 non-refundable deposit after your acceptance has been confirmed. Applications will not be accepted after June 1 for the start of the July class. Each class has a limit of 10 students. When 10 students have submitted their deposits, a waiting list will be created but students on the waiting list will most likely begin the following year.
When you are ready to begin the application process, please send the following items (in any order) to:
Office of Graduate Studies
UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
1. Completed online Application for Admission found on the Office of Graduate Studies web site: http://www.uwosh.edu/gradstudies and select Apply Online.
2. Non-refundable application fee of $45 payable to UW Oshkosh and sent to the address above. The $45 fee can also be paid during the online application process, before submitting the online application.
3. Official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate course work -- contact the registrar of each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript directly to the address above.
4. Official GRE (General Test only) or GMAT score or copy of official document for professional certification that waives the GRE/GMAT requirement. Please note: unofficial GRE or GMAT score reports cannot be used for admission.
About 15% of applicants are allowed to waive the GMAT/GRE exam with the completion of one of the following:
- One of the professional certifications listed below.
- A domestic graduate degree as shown on an official transcript.
- A written waiver petition (at least 10 years of full-time progressive professional experience, five that are in management or supervisory positions). If there is a possibility you might qualify for a waiver based on work experience, please email the Global MBA Office for pre-approval.
CFA, Certified Financial Analyst
CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
CIA, Certified Internal Auditor
CIRM, Certified in Resource Management
CLU, Chartered Life Underwriter
CMA, Certified Management Accountant
CPA, Certified Public Accountant
CPCU, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management
CPM, Certified Purchasing Manager
CQA, Certified Quality Auditor
CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional
Financial Licensures Series 7 and 24, and either 63 or 66
Member, Society of Actuaries
PE, Professional Engineer (test certification only)
PMP, Project Management Professional
QPA, Qualified Pension Administrator
5. A current resume (a minimum of 2-5 years of professional work experience is required)
6. Two reference letters from supervisors or managers supporting the applicant's admission and outlining the applicant's potential to succeed in an intensive graduate business program
7. One page personal statement describing your reasons for pursuing the GMBA and the impact it will have on your career.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. Your completed application portfolio must be received by June 1. Application portfolios received after June 1 will be processed for admission to the next available program.
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted for a face-to-face interview. If you do not live within a reasonable driving distance, the interview will be conducted with a phone call.
This is a cohort, lockstep program. You ar required to continue in the program until its completion following the schedule provided. Only under extreme circumstances will the program consider allowing someone to stop taking courses during the program. Only under extreme circumstances will the program consider allowing someone to stop taking courses during the program. If a student appeals to do this and if the appeal is accepted, the student may continue in the next available cohort. Under no circumstances will refunds be given.
After Full Standing admission, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $2000 must be paid to reserve your seat in the next cohort of the Global MBA Program.
If you have any questions or would like an evaluation of your Foundation requirements, please contact Lynn Mozingo, Director of MBA Operations at (800) 633-1430 or (920) 424-1436, or by email at gmba@uwosh.edu. Materials can be faxed to (920) 424-7413.
GRE/GMAT INFORMATION
Please specify that your GRE (General Test) or GMAT score be sent to UW Oshkosh. In order to meet the application deadlines, please plan to take the GRE or GMAT approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the June 1 application deadline.
For test registration and information, including sample questions, on the GRE (General Test) please refer to the GRE web site at www.gre.com. GRE scores are valid for 5 years.
For test registration and information, including sample questions, on the GMAT please refer to the web site at www.mba.com. GMAT test locations in Wisconsin are: Brookfield, Eau Claire, Kenosha and Madison.
If you have previously taken the GRE or GMAT,please go to the respective web site above and request an official score report be sent to UW Oshkosh.
TEST PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
Most students find it extremely helpful to prepare for the GRE or GMAT. There are a number of good review books and software programs (in addition to the free PowerPrep review software on the GRE and GMAT web sites) available in local and online bookstores such as Amazon or Barnes and Noble. It is a good idea to purchase a review book for content review that has a CD for diagnostic testing. Princeton Review, Kaplan and Barrons are well-respected publishers of GRE and GMAT review materials.