Transfer Admission Requirements
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ~ Fall
2009
Minimum Grade Point Average and Credit Requirements:
2.0 cumulative grade point average is the minimum requirement for admission.
Programs other than those listed under "Grade Point Average Requirements for Transfer Students in Selected Programs/Majors" require 12 or more attempted credits at an accredited institution (applicants with fewer than 12 credits will be evaluated on the same basis as new freshmen).
MINIMUM GPA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS IN SELECTED PROGRAMS/MAJORS
ARCHITECTURE - Transfer students should apply by February 1 for summer/fall admission, or by November 1 for admission the following spring. Applicants who have earned at least 24 credits with a minimum 2.50 GPA will be considered for admission. Currently, 3.1 is the average GPA of students accepted into Level 2 of the architecture program. The program is very competitive and selective.
PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Visual Art - The Department of Visual Arts requires all incoming freshmen and transfer students to submit a portfolio for review. Contact Frankie Flood, Director of Foundations at (414) 229-4507, or at fflood@uwm.edu, with any questions or concerns. Or visit our website: http://www3.uwm.edu/arts/programs/art/index.html for more information. To be considered for scholarships, the recommended portfolio submission deadline is February 15th for summer/fall and October 15th for spring.
Upon acceptance to UWM, transfer students will be classified as Pre-Art or Pre-Art Ed until they have achieved a 2.75 GPA in both courses transferred and required Visual Art Foundations-level courses, which are as follows:
Basic Art Studios: 12 credits
Art 101 Basic Drawing I
Art 102 Basic Drawing II
Art 108 2D Concepts
Art 109 3D Concepts
Art 118 Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice
Art Survey: 3 credits
Art 106 Art Survey
Pre-Art and Pre-Art Ed students must also fulfill the university-wide English and math proficiency requirements before they can matriculate as BFA or BA degree candidates.
Dance - An audition is now required for entry into the dance major. Audition dates are scheduled during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Once accepted, students may enter the program at any time, but are strongly encouraged to enter in the fall term to progress most logically through the BA or BFA curricular sequence. The audition consists of classes in modern or jazz and ballet technique followed by the completion of a writing exercise that asks each student to express and specify his/her personal artistic interests. Further information about admission and upcoming audition dates may be obtained by calling the Dance Office at (414) 229-2571.
Theatre – In addition to the BA tracks in Theatre, the Theatre program now offers four BFA tracks: Acting, Stage Management, Technical Production and Costume Production. Application to the BFA Theatre Program occurs after a student has successfully completed the following (or equivalent) course work with a GPA of 3.0 in the major:
Math Proficiency
English Proficiency
Theatre 103 Introduction to Theatre Study
Theatre 110 Acting I
Theatre 112 Theatre Production and Design
Theatre 210 Technical Theatre Practicum
Theatre 213 Play Analysis (Costume Production and Technical
Production applicants only)
Theatre 305 The Theatrical Experience
Prospective transfer students must be admitted to UWM before applying to the BFA program. BFA program applicants must undergo an in-person interview. Actors must also take an audition. Candidates will be scheduled for interviews and auditions upon receipt of a complete application packet. Submit the following materials: Application form (refer to website, below), a statement of purpose, a current resume, an 8”X10” black & white photo for acting candidates or portfolio of work for stage management, costume and technical production candidates. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for this purpose) and two letters of recommendation.
Call the Theatre Department at (414) 229-4947 for further info rmation about upcoming audition dates etc. or visit our website at http://www3.uwm.edu/arts/programs/theatre/ .
Music – An audition is required for entry into the music major. Audition dates are scheduled during the fall, spring and summer terms. Further information about upcoming audition dates may be obtained by calling the Music Office at (414) 229-4393.
Musical Theatre - Transfer students must audition for the BFA Inter Arts in Musical Theatre and enter with a 2.75 GPA from their previous university. Auditions are scheduled early in the spring semester and consist of a ballet class, a music theatre dance sequence, two contrasting musical theatre songs and a contemporary monologue, plus a completion of a writing exercise that asks each student to express and specify his/her personal artistic interests. Transfer students must complete 40 credits in the Musical Theatre track in residence at UWM in order to graduate. For more information call (414) 229-5162.
SHELDON B. LUBAR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - Admission into a major in the Lubar School of Business is based on the following requirements:
1) Completion of at least 56 credits (junior standing);
2) Successful completion of the mathematics and English Composition requirements;
3) Completion of the Business Foundation Course Group [which consists of Econ 103, Econ 104, Bus 201, Bus 210, Bus 230, and Math 211 or Math 231 (or the equivalent courses)] with a six course cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above;
4) Obtaining a cumulative grade point average, including transfer work, of 2.50 or above.
Students who do not meet the above criteria, but who do meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirements, may be admitted as a business-intended student.
Engineering & Applied Science - The following criteria must be met for applicants to transfer to the undergraduate pre-engineering major:
1) Completion of a minimum of 12 credits;
2) Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 on all completed coursework;
3) Eligible to enroll in Math 231 or higher level math course.
All transfer applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be reviewed by the College of Engineering And Applied Science.
NURSING – The following criteria must be met for applicants to transfer to the undergraduate pre-nursing curriculum:
1) Completion of a minimum of 15 credits;
2) Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all completed coursework;
3) Completion of at least one of the required pre-nursing science courses with a grade of B or better. The required pre-nursing science courses include: BioSci 101, BioSci 202, BioSci 203, Chem 101, Chem 103, Physics 110, CLS 332.
Application to the clinical nursing major is a selective process. There is increasing competition for available spots in clinical. It is probable that not all eligible students will be accommodated. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 as calculated by the College of Nursing on pertinent courses and a minimum grade of “C” in each required course. Applications are due by January 15 for the following fall clinical and by July 15 for the following spring clinical.
Anticipated Application Priority Dates:
July 1 for fall
December 1 for spring
Exception:
Architecture February 1 for summer/fall admissions; apply by November 1 for spring admission
Peck School of the Arts, Visual Art: To be considered for scholarships, the recommended portfolio submission deadline is February 15th for summer/fall and October 15th for spring.
Nursing: January 15 for the following fall clinical and by August 15 for the following spring clinical
Registration Dates:
Admitted transfers register at the same time as continuing students if they are admitted before continuing students receive their registration appointment times. Transfer students admitted after this time will register during open enrollment.
Special Note for UW System Transfer Students
The UW System undergraduate transfer policy states that priority for admission will be given to UW College transfers and other UW System transfers from institutions where a major is not available, subject to the limits of an institution's enrollment target. All UW System institutions have Guaranteed Transfer agreements with the UW Colleges. Students admitted under these agreements should follow the requirements of the agreement. The stipulations of these agreements are not included in this listing.
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