If you have any questions about this form, please email the ELA office at el-academy@uwm.edu.
Transfer Out
To Transfer from UWM to another university
If a student wishes to transfer out of the UWM ELA after attending for at least one Session, they must complete these steps:
- Complete the ELA Exit Form
- Submit a welcome letter from the new school
- Pay any remaining balance on PAWS account
- If you are leaving mid-semester of a semester-long program, you must schedule an appointment with the immigration advisor for an exit interview and pay the $300 exit fee.
- The $300 exit fee will be charged on PAWS account.
To Transfer from UWM to another university without attending a full session
If a student transfers out of the program before attending classes that student must complete the following steps:
- Email us at el-academy@uwm.edu and notify us of their intention to exit the program
- Complete the ELA Exit Form
- Provide home address in the United States
- Submit a welcome letter from the new school
- Pay the $300 transfer fee
- The $300 exit fee will be charged on PAWS account.
Students have 30 days from entering the United States to transfer to a new school and begin classes.