Completed Graduate Application

Complete the online application form to provide details on your intended area of study, prior education, and work history.

Personal Essays

As part of your application for admission, you will be asked to respond to four essay questions. You can work on your essay questions in advance by downloading them here.

We ask that you keep your essay responses to no more than six typewritten pages in total (double spacing and 12 pt. Times Roman font are recommended) for all four essays. You may combine your essays into one document. Please include your name at the top of each page.

Two Professional Recommendations

Two professional recommendations are required to apply. These recommendations are submitted via the online application system, and must be submitted by the final online application due date.

Official Transcripts

It is not necessary to send official transcripts in order to apply for the program, if you are able to scan and upload your transcripts to the online system. If you are later admitted to the program, you will be asked to send the official transcripts.

You must submit original hard copies of your transcripts/academic records before enrolling in the program. Records must have a seal and signature in ink from the institution’s authorized official, such as the registrar or recorder of records. For degrees from international institutions, records must be in the original language of the institution attended, and accompanied by official English translations. Have transcripts sent directly to the MAcc Program Office from your schools.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) Score

A GMAT score is required to apply. There is no stated minimum GMAT score for admission to the program. GRE scores will not be accepted.

The test must be taken by the online application deadline, and within five years of the term for which you are applying. If you take the test more than once, only your highest score will be considered. Please direct the testing service to forward your test results to the GMAcc Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (institution code: 79K-2S-23).

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL or IELTS) Score (for non-native English speakers)

For non-native English speakers, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 104 or an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 7.5 is required for admission to the program. The test must be taken within two years of your intended start term.

Please direct the testing service to forward your test results to the University of Wisconsin–Madison (institution code: 1846).

Applicants who have completed three or more years in an institution where the primary mode of instruction was English do not need to complete this requirement and may request a waiver on the application.

Evidence of adequate financial resources for the anticipated duration of the program is required for visa documentation by the federal government. An International Financial Statement is only required upon admission to the GMAcc program. This document is not required as part of the admission application.

Admissions Interview

The faculty begins selecting the candidates for interviews in February. An in-person interview is recommended, but telephone interviews may be conducted when necessary.

Application Fee

When you submit your online application, you will be asked to pay the application fee of $75 (international students will pay an additional $6 processing fee). Payment must be made by credit card. Admissions decisions will not be communicated to the applicant until the fee is paid.