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Transfer Applicants: Agreements - Office of Admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Transfer Applicants: Agreements - Office of Admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Transfer Agreements

Eligible students may take advantage of agreements we have with a select number of partner institutions. These programs make transferring to UW-Madison a viable option for many applicants. They also offer clear guidance on what courses to take and how long to study at their first institution.

Connections Program

Open to Wisconsin residents, this program gives future UW-Madison students access to campus resources and student services while they complete their initial coursework at one of 22 partner schools. Students can choose to take part by: applying directly as a high school senior at the beginning of the freshman application process, or by invitation from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. All students who are interested must submit their declaration to participate by May 1st. To transition to our university, a student must earn 54 transferable credits within three years at their first institution, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Guaranteed Transfer Program

This program is open to students who are currently attending one of the UW Colleges in the University of Wisconsin system, including the online program. To be eligible, future transfer students must declare their intent to participate before earning their first 30 credits. Other requirements include maintaining a cumulative 2.8 GPA, and earning at least a 2.0 GPA in the term before transferring. Up to 54 transferable credits will be accepted.n program for students who begin at the freshman/sophomore UW Colleges.

Associate Degree Transfer Contracts

Students interested in transferring after starting at one of four participating schools, can do so after completing the appropriate transfer program track of an associate degree program offered at that school. To be eligible, students need to declare their intent to participate before earning their first 30 credits. They must also maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete the transfer track within five years. Up to 54 transferable credits will be accepted.

 

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