May 15, 2024
What you need to know:
UWM at Waukesha is closing after the Spring 2025 semester, and UWM at Waukesha students have new transfer options for Waukesha County Technical College or to complete their degree at UWM.
Earlier this semester, UWM announced that it will be closing the Waukesha campus by June 30, 2025. We know you may have questions and are working on determining the next steps in your college career.
Today, we are providing an update on transfer information to help you plan. You are urged to reach out to your advisor to discuss your options and for any assistance with the transfer process.
New Transfer Option
Under a new agreement, UWM and Waukesha County Technical College have made it easier for College of General Studies students to transfer to WCTC and complete the WCTC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. WCTC is also one of four regional tech schools whose associate degree graduates are guaranteed admission to a UWM bachelor’s degree program and the seamless transfer of at least 60 credits. However, you might need to meet certain requirements to be admitted to specific majors.
If you are planning to finish your associate degree and want to remain in the Waukesha area, this could be a good option for you. Reach out to your advisor for more information or contact WCTC’s enrollment team by email at enroll@wctc.edu. Students who wish to transfer to WCTC won’t have to complete a full application – just fill out a brief intent form in the section on WCTC’s transfer website dedicated to College of General Studies students.
Find more information at the WCTC Transfer Website, or go directly to the intent/interest form.
Tuition Information
Students who transition into one of the available bachelor’s degree programs on the main UWM campus will be charged the listed program rates. Main campus segregated fees will apply.
Students who choose to finish their UWM associate degree in person at the main campus starting in Fall 2025 will be charged the associate degree program rate through the duration of the teach-out plan, which is anticipated to be available through Spring 2027 for any AAS students enrolled during Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. Main campus segregated fees will apply.
Students who choose to finish their UWM associate degree online will be charged the online associate degree program rate through the duration of the teach-out plan, which is anticipated to be available through Spring 2027 for any AAS students enrolled during Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
Students who choose to transition to the online Flex AAS will be charged the listed program rate.
Schedule of Classes
For students enrolling at UWM at Waukesha during the 2024-25 academic year: If you need a specific course and you’re not seeing it in the schedule of classes, contact your academic advisor as soon as possible.
They will work with you to identify a class offered by UWM online (or at the main campus if necessary) and help you get permission to enroll.
Associate degree-seeking students will continue to pay the associate degree tuition rate.
For additional information on the transfer process, course planning and scholarships available to you, please contact your academic advisor.
UWM will continue to provide updates on this College of General Studies webpage, where you can find answers to common questions, meeting dates and other information.