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Transfer Credits<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

Transferring credits you\u2019ve earned from another school to UWM should be seamless and simple. Review this information to take the guess work out of your transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you\u2019re currently enrolled at another school, it\u2019s important to work closely with your Academic Advisor at UWM to make the most of classes you\u2019ve already taken and to plan your remaining coursework accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transferring Course Credit<\/a><\/div>
Review information to take the guess work out of your transfer.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Transferring Non-Coursework Credit<\/a><\/div>
You can receive transfer credit for previous education or training, or by testing on your current knowledge.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Articulation Agreements<\/a><\/div>
Articulation agreements are formal transfer agreements that specify how credits from a specific associate degree will transfer into a particular bachelor\u2019s degree at UWM.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Transfer Guides & Agreements<\/a><\/div>
Students interested in beginning their degree program at a Wisconsin Technical College or select other schools can use the following guides to review their options.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What steps do I need to take to transfer to UWM?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Admissions Office transfer page<\/a> for a step by step breakdown of the transfer process, including application instructions, fees, and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know what classes will transfer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Only the official results of your transfer credit evaluation will post to your UWM record. However, you can look up your courses ahead of time by signing up for Transferology.com<\/a> or by using the Transfer Equivalency Database (TED)<\/a> to see how courses transfer. Streamline the transfer process and avoid surprises by working with an academic advisor or student services professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many credits can I transfer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A maximum of 72 semester credits can be transferred from a single or combination of Associate\u2019s Degree\/2-year institutions. There is no maximum number of semester credits that can be transferred from a 4-year university. UWM programs typically require that at least 30 credits be earned in residence, that is, taken at UWM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who makes the decision on my application?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve submitted your complete application, the Admissions Office will determine whether or not you have been accepted to UWM. Once you\u2019re admitted, the Registrar\u2019s Office will complete an evaluation of your incoming transfer credit. You can only be admitted into your program by your respective school or college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I have to pay an application processing fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UWM does not currently charge an application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When will my transfer credit post to my UWM record?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The official results of your transfer credit evaluation will post to your PAWS account within 1-2 weeks from the date you were admitted to UWM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I transfer credit besides other coursework?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to transferring coursework from other schools, UWM also accepts test and other forms of credit. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n