College preparatory or a “college prep” program is made up of four core studies: English, math, social studies/history, and natural science. These are the foundation of your success in college.
Now, all UW System schools require you to complete at least 13 credits in the core subjects, plus four credits in subjects you choose (foreign language, art, music, or computer science). Technical and career courses may also be accepted for a portion of your elective credits.
| Subject |
Credits |
| English |
4 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
| Natural Science |
3 |
| Social Science/History |
3 |
| Electives - May be chosen from English, mathematics, natural science, social science/history, foreign language, fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas. (Two years of a single foreign language are required for admission to UW-Madison, and are encouraged at other UW System campuses.) Some UW System campuses may also accept technical and career courses for a portion of these elective credits. |
4 |
It’s a good idea to get more than the minimum college prep credits because some UW System schools have additional college prep requirements.
Information was received from the University of Wisconsin.
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