The UWM University Center at WCTC

Earn your UWM bachelor’s degree at WCTC

The new UWM University Center offers students with an associate degree the opportunity to complete a four-year degree from UW-Milwaukee at the Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC). This convenient location in the heart of Waukesha County provides access to both WCTC student resources and UW-Milwaukee faculty, making it easy to complete your bachelor’s degree close to home.

Other reasons to be part of the UWM University Center include:

Finish a bachelor’s degree in two years.
Learn from UWM faculty and instructional staff who are globally recognized as experts in their fields.
Connections to internships and other professional opportunities that can turn into full-time job offers at graduation.
Many classes are online for ultimate schedule flexibility.

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Programs & Classes at the UWM University Center

Bachelor’s Programs

Social Work, BSW

UWM’s social work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Students in the program complete two semesters of fieldwork at a site that matches their career goals. Social work students graduate prepared for meaningful careers at local, state and national levels.

Information Science & Technology, BS

UWM’s information science and technology program combines a strong foundation in IT (think programming and front-end web design) with electives of the student’s choosing. Students graduate ready to enter the IT profession as data analysts, software engineers, web developers, UX product managers and more. 

Classes

Business Classes

Make progress on a bachelor’s in business by taking classes at the University Center. BUS ADM 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting will be offered at the center in Fall 2025. This class meets a requirement for all business majors.

Frequently Asked Questions About the UWM University Center

Yes. We hope to add at least one more program for Fall 2025, with more to come in subsequent semesters.

The Social Work BSW is designed for students with an AAS in Human Services or Substance Use Disorder Counseling. The Information Science & Technology BS is open to students with any associate degree.

UWM has transfer agreements with many technical colleges. If you graduated from one of the five following technical colleges, you’re guaranteed admission at UWM and can transfer at least 60 credits toward any of UWM’s bachelor’s degree programs:

Gateway Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College

If you graduated from another technical college, connect with a UWM admissions advisor to find out what credits will transfer and the best pathway to graduation for you.

The most popular bachelor’s degree programs for transfer students are:

Psychology (BA)
General Business (BBA)
Biomedical Sciences (BS)
Marketing (BBA)
Nursing (BS)

Courses will be offered in a mix of online and in-person formats, based on student needs and demand.

Students who have graduated or are graduating with an associate degree from WCTC or another technical college may enroll at the UWM University Center. 

Yes! University Center students are considered degree-seeking UWM students. 

Yes. Check out uwm.edu/cost-aid for current undergraduate tuition rates.

Start by completing the UWM University Center Intent Form. You will also need to apply to UWM. An admissions advisor can help you determine the easiest way to do that.

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