
Return to Superior
We know that life can sometimes get in the way when it comes to academic pursuits. Whatever reason you stepped away, it’s never too late to achieve your educational goals.
Continue your educational journey by returning to UW-Superior. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in creating a customized plan that capitalizes on your already-earned credits and ensures a smooth pathway towards your degree. Your degree plan will be built with flexibility in mind including options for both online and on-campus courses. No matter where you’re at with your education, our advisors have the expertise to guide you in the right direction.
How to Reenter
If you were away from UW-Superior for only one semester, please contact the Admissions Office for guidance on next steps.
If you’ve been away from UW-Superior for longer than one semester, you may apply as a reentry student if you have not attended another college or university since leaving UW-Superior and you left in good academic standing.
There are two different ways to apply:
- Update your existing application. This is the fastest method for completing your application. Select the ‘Sign In’ button in the admission portal and use the email and password you originally used to apply to UW-Superior.
- If you don’t remember your password, no problem. Just select the ‘Forgot My Password’ link and follow the prompts.
- Once you’ve logged in, select the ‘Start Application’ button and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Continue to follow the prompts to complete your application.
- Create a new application. Select the ‘Create an Account’ button in the admission portal and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Please note: This option will create a new account and you will have to reenter all your personal information. Updating your existing application will be the fastest and easiest option.
Upon admission, you’ll submit a $100 enrollment deposit and be connected with an academic advisor who will work with you to create a personalized degree plan.
If you attended another college or university after leaving UW-Superior, you are considered a reentry transfer student.
There are two different ways to apply:
- Update your existing application. This is the fastest method for completing your application. Select the ‘Sign In’ button in the admission portal and use the email and password you originally used to apply to UW-Superior.
- If you don’t remember your password, no problem. Just select the ‘Forgot My Password’ link and follow the prompts.
- Once you’ve logged in, select the ‘Start Application’ button and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Continue to follow the prompts to complete your application.
- Create a new application. Select the ‘Create an Account’ button in the admission portal and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Please note: This option will create a new account and you will have to reenter all your personal information. Updating your existing application will be the fastest and easiest option.
Official transcripts must be submitted from all institutions attended since your enrollment at UW-Superior. Upon admission, you’ll submit a $100 enrollment deposit and be connected with an academic advisor who will work with you to create a personalized degree plan.
If you were previously suspended from UW-Superior and have not attended for at least one semester (not including summer session), there are two different ways to apply:
- Update your existing application. This is the fastest method for completing your application. Select the ‘Sign In’ button in the admission portal(opens in a new tab) and use the email and password you originally used to apply to UW-Superior.
- If you don’t remember your password, no problem. Just select the ‘Forgot My Password’ link and follow the prompts.
- Once you’ve logged in, select the ‘Start Application’ button and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Continue to follow the prompts to complete your application.
- Create a new application. Select the ‘Create an Account’ button in the admission portal(opens in a new tab) and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Please note: This option will create a new account and you will have to reenter all your personal information. Updating your existing application will be the fastest and easiest option.
Upon admission, you will need to visit the Returning to UW-Superior After Academic Suspension webpage(opens in a new tab) for next steps on the reinstatement process.
If you were suspended from UW-Superior due to conduct and are interested in reentry, please contact the Dean of Students office.
If you are a returning graduate student in good academic standing(opens in a new tab), there are two different ways to apply:
- Update your existing application. This is the fastest method for completing your application. Select the ‘Sign In’ button in the admission portal and use the email and password you originally used to apply to UW-Superior.
- If you don’t remember your password, no problem. Just select the ‘Forgot My Password’ link and follow the prompts.
- Once you’ve logged in, select the ‘Start Application’ button and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Continue to follow the prompts to complete your application.
- Create a new application. Select the ‘Create an Account’ button in the admission portal and follow the prompts.
- Select ‘Yes’ when asked if you are returning to the Universities of Wisconsin campus that you attended before, then hit the ‘Continue’ button to complete your application.
- Please note: This option will create a new account and you will have to reenter all your personal information. Updating your existing application will be the fastest and easiest option.
Once you submit the application, we will receive it the next business day. Graduate Admissions will be in touch if other documentation is required to review for readmission. Once you have been readmitted, you will be notified by email with your academic advisor’s information to discuss enrollment.
Get Started
Complete our free application (be sure to indicate that you are applying as a ‘reentry’ student).
Returning Graduate Students
Please contact Graduate Admissions for next steps.

Not Quite Ready?
Do you want to get a sense of what it would take to complete your degree before you proceed? No Problem! Fill out the form below to connect with your advisor.
We’re Here for You
If you have any questions, you can easily connect with an admissions counselor by contacting the Admissions Office at 715-394-8230 or by email.