The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Fox Valley Technical College have signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the path for Fox Valley graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree at UWM. The agreement was formally celebrated during a signing event June 17, at the technical college’s campus in Appleton.
Also participating in the event was the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which signed a similar agreement with Fox Valley. Representing both UW institutions was Tom Gibson, currently chancellor of Stevens Point and incoming chancellor at UWM; Fox Valley was represented by its president, Chris Matheny.
Under the new agreement, all associate degree holders from Fox Valley Technical College are guaranteed admission and seamless transfer of at least 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree at UWM. Students interested in transferring will only need to complete a brief, no-cost intent form, bypassing the traditional, more extensive admissions process.
This means students could begin their journey at UWM already halfway to completing many bachelor’s degrees.
“Our aim is to build clear pathways that make pursuing a bachelor’s degree more accessible,” Gibson said at the event. “These kinds of educational collaborations are essential for Wisconsin’s economic development through a prepared and skilled workforce. We can all be proud of working together to move Wisconsin’s students forward.”
This agreement marks the sixth such partnership UWM has established with technical colleges across the region. Other partner institutions include Milwaukee Area Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Gateway Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.
These agreements reflect UWM’s commitment to provide clearly articulated, student-centered transfer options that meet the evolving educational and workforce needs of the state.
For students, the benefits are clear: a more efficient, cost-effective route to a four-year degree, saving both time and money while maintaining academic momentum.
