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

Transferring credits you\u2019ve earned from another school to 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/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 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/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 be posted to your 51ÁÔÆæ 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 what has been historically accepted. You can 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. All 51ÁÔÆæ programs require that a certain number of credits be earned in residence, that is, a set number or sequence of courses must be taken at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/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 are admissible to 51ÁÔÆæ. 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

51ÁÔÆæ does not currently charge an application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When will my transfer credit post to my 51ÁÔÆæ record?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The official results of your transfer credit evaluation will typically post to your PAWS account within 1-2 weeks from the date you were admitted to 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/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, 51ÁÔÆæ also accepts the following forms of credit (some exceptions apply):<\/p>\n\n\n\n