<p>As of May 11, 2010, UW-Madison projects that it will not take wait-list action:</p>
<p>"The enrollment target for UW–Madison’s 2010 freshman class was 5,700 students. Following the May 1 enrollment confirmation deadline, our freshman class size is projected at 6,000 students. As such, the class is at capacity-plus and we do not expect to take wait-list action".</p>
<p>News:</a> Waiting list update and FAQ - Office of Admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison</p>
<p>Oversubscribed by 300. Brace yourselves for crowded classes!</p>
<p>No, they have the $$$$ to hire additional staff as needed. 300 extra tuitions is lots of $$$$ to fund extra basic classes. This is a good problem as others scurry to fill their classes.</p>
<p>Classes close when full- there won’t be overcrowding. Class availability will be improved by the steps taken to improve that. Just a couple of years ago there was a similar number of freshmen (hence the most recent use of the waiting list as UW limited acceptances) that precipitated some of the changes. With the usual after May 1st changes in actual attendance there will be fewer than 6,000 new freshmen.</p>
<p>Every college has a balancing act with admissions and enrollments. This year UW proved to be a bit more popular than anticipated. I’m accused of always looking at the bright side- here’s a take on that. Some students may need to explore the catalog beyond the standard courses and discover a course with openings that expands their minds in directions they never imagined to fulfill breadth requirements. There are plenty of interesting courses out there, not just the fare every school offers. Those courses needed will be managed- that’s why there are human advisors and SOAR.</p>