UW-Madison - Transfer Admission Requirements

Transfer Admission Requirements

University of Wisconsin-Madison ~ Fall 2009

Minimum Grade Point Average and Credit Requirements

Admission is competitive and selective. Admission decisions are based on GPA, intended major, rigor and breadth of curriculum, appropriateness of previous work for continued study at UW-Madison, and other predictors of success. There can be no assurance of admission based on a given grade point average.

Some admission preference will be given to UW Colleges students. UW System students seeking major programs not available at their current institutions will also receive some preference.

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the major or professional program. Admission to the major or professional program requires a separate major declaration or application for admission directly to the program.

Grade Point Average Requirements for Transfer Students in Selected Programs/Majors

This listing is a brief synopsis of requirements for the most frequently asked about majors. Many majors, not listed here, have differing course sequence and grade point average requirements. Please consult the major department for detailed information.
NOTE: Grade point averages noted below refer to requirements for selection of students already enrolled at Madison to major programs. They are not qualifications for assured admission to the University.

BUSINESS –
For transfer students who matriculated into a post-secondary institution prior to summer 2008 and do not fall under the Wisconsin School of Business’ 10- semester rule (http://www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/policy/10semesterrule.asp): Transfer students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in residence at UW-Madison, 54 credits, and completion of the pre-business requirements (http://www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/requirements/current/prb_check.pdf) in order to be eligible for admission. These requirements can be completed or in the process of being completed at the time of application to the Wisconsin School of Business. The minimum of 12 credits in residence is needed to establish a UW-Madison GPA. Admission decisions are based on the GPA of pre-business courses taken at UW-Madison, the GPA of Business and Economics courses taken at UW-Madison, and non-academic strengths such as leadership, community service, and other life experiences. Admission is highly competitive due to enrollment limitations. Students with 100 or more credits are not eligible to apply for admission. See www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad for details.

For transfer students who matriculated into a post-secondary institution summer 2008 or thereafter, or who fall under the Wisconsin School of Business’ 10- semester rule (http://www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/policy/10semesterrule.asp): Transfer students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for direct admission to the Wisconsin School of Business at the same time they apply for admission to UW-Madison:
• Enrolled at a Wisconsin public college or university as a new freshman
• Will complete a minimum of 24 credits at a Wisconsin public college or university
• Will complete all pre-business course requirements before transferring to UW-Madison.
Transfer students apply for direct admission the semester prior to transferring to UW-Madison. If a student does not meet these criteria, they must complete or be in the process of completing 12 credits in residence at UW-Madison and the pre-business requirements in order to apply. All students have two opportunities to apply to the Wisconsin School of Business. Admission decisions are based on the GPA established in pre-business requirements, cumulative GPA, and personal characteristics which contribute to the overall strength and diversity of the Wisconsin School of Business student body. These characteristics include, but are not limited to, strength of character, ability to overcome adversity, leadership, and work experience. Admission is highly competitive due to enrollment limitations. See www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad for details.

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE – Clinical Laboratory Science has two options at the professional program level: Medical Technology and Cytotechnology. Both require a
minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; minimum 54 credits and required courses. Admission is limited and actual cumulative GPA needed for selection may be higher. Professional program admission for fall only. Application to the professional program is in addition to the application to the University. For information on prerequisite courses and to print out a CLS application, visit www.clsmedtech.wisc.edu.

COMPUTER SCIENCE - 2.6 in required computer science courses (UW-Madison CS 240, CS 302, CS 367). Transfer students are not admitted to the major directly.

DANCE – Requires an audition completed in the year prior to admission. Contact the Dance program for audition dates and additional information. 2.5 cumulative GPA. Cumulative GPA also calculated from the last 60 credits for applicants with more than 60 credits.

EDUCATION – Admission is limited and competitive in most programs, with selection based on a combination of GPA and non-academic factors. Cumulative GPA also calculated from the last 60 credits. Admission consideration criteria for limited enrollment programs are listed below. These teacher certification programs admit students once a year. February 1 program application deadline for all programs except Art Education.
Elementary Education – Either minimum 2.5 GPA or minimum PPST scores; 40 credits earned by the end of fall semester of application year; essay; autobiographical sketch; letters of recommendation; program application.
World Language: French, German, Spanish – Minimum 54 credits; 2.5 cumulative GPA; minimum credits in major; 2.5 GPA in major courses; PPST scores; resume; documentation of completed immersion experience; letters of recommendation; videotape or audiotape in the target language; program application. Program admission criteria may change for Fall 2010 admission.
Special Education – 2.5 cumulative GPA; PPST scores; program application; written statement of purpose; resume; letters of recommendation; 40 credits earned by the end of fall semester of application year.
Secondary Education: English, Math, Science, Social Studies – Minimum 54 credits; 2.5 cumulative GPA; minimum credits in major; PPST scores; essay; autobiographical questionnaire; letter(s) of recommendation; program application. Program admission criteria will change for Fall 2010 admission.
Art Education – Minimum 72 total credits; 36 credits of studio art; 6 credits of aesthetic requirement; 2.5 cumulative GPA; PPST scores; samples of art work; resume; written statement; program application. Admission effective for spring semester; October 1 application deadline may be extended to December 1 if spaces are still available.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Program – Minimum 54 credits; 2.75 cumulative GPA; completed prerequisites; 30 hours experience in two PE settings;
minimum PPST scores; purpose statement; program application.

ENGINEERING – Students must have at least 24 total credits (at least 17 credits need to be in required math/science courses), including GER Communication Part A and the equivalent of these UW-Madison courses: EMA 201 or Physics 201; Chem 109 or Chem 103-104; and Math 221 and Math 222. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the 17-credit math/science sequence and any additional courses taken in statistics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics. Admission is based on program capacity. The cumulative GPA required for most programs is usually a 3.0 minimum. Admission to Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Physics is regularly more competitive. Admission to other engineering degree programs may become more competitive without notice if demand trends change.

JOURNALISM – Admission is competitive and is based on a variety of academic and nonacademic factors. 100 students are admitted each fall and spring semester. Transfers must complete one semester at UW-Madison to establish a UW-Madison GPA prior to applying to the major. Students must have earned a minimum of 40 credits either at UW-Madison or via transfer credit and meet journalism course prerequisites before starting the Journalism major. For more information, visit http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/students/prospective/undergraduate/prep.

KINESIOLOGY – Admission is limited and competitive. Cumulative GPA also calculated from last 60 credits for applicants with more than 60 credits. These programs admit students once a year. February 1 program application deadline.
Athletic Training and also Exercise and Movement Science Options – Minimum 54 credits; 2.75 cumulative GPA; completed prerequisites; 2.75 GPA on prerequisites; autobiographical sketch; personal statement; letters of recommendation; program application.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Program – Minimum 54 credits; 2.75 cumulative GPA; completed prerequisites; 30 hours experience in two PE settings; minimum PPST scores; purpose statement; program application.

NURSING – Admission to the nursing major is available only in the fall semester. In order to be considered for admission to the nursing program, the following academic requirements must be met by the end of the spring semester: (1) complete a minimum of 54 degree credits of previous college work with cumulative GPA of at least 2.75; (2) complete the following prerequisites with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (four of the seven prerequisites must be completed by the end of the previous fall semester): chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology, human anatomy, human physiology, introductory psychology, introductory sociology, and human growth and development. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of spring semester. Applicants must also submit a personal statement. Application to the nursing program is in addition to the application to the university. The application deadline for applying to the nursing program is February 1. Because of enrollment limitations, it is likely that the GPA required to be competitive for admission may be well above the 2.75 minimum GPA.

PHARMACY –The Doctor of Pharmacy program meets the educational requirement for licensure as a registered pharmacist. The B.S Pharmacology & Toxicology program, which does NOT meet the educational requirement for licensure as a registered pharmacist, is also offered.
Pharm. D. - Sixty-two credits of specified pre-pharmacy course work, and other items, including Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores, are required for consideration. Admission is very competitive because there are many more applicants than available spaces in the program. A number of factors are considered. All materials (except PCAT scores) must be postmarked by the deadline of November 1, 2008.
B.S. Pharmacology & Toxicology - Sixty credits of specified pre-pharmacology/toxicology course work, and other items, are required for consideration. A number of factors are considered; academic achievement is the central criterion. All materials must be postmarked by the deadline of February 1, 2009.
Applicants are not admitted for the spring or summer to either program. For further information and/or application materials: http://www.pharmacy.wisc.edu or pharminfo@pharmacy.wisc.edu or 608-262-6234.

REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY – Admission consideration requires minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA; 40 credits earned by the end of the semester the application is filed; program application. Application deadline October 1 for spring semester admission or February 1 for fall semester admission. Cumulative GPA also calculated from last 60 credits for applicants with more than 60 credits.

Anticipated Application Deadline Dates:
The application deadline for fall 2009 is February 1, 2009.
Applications are accepted beginning September 15, 2008.

Registration Dates:
All admitted transfer students are required to attend SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Reigstration). Institutions may be forced to modify the requirements and dates listed above due to changing fiscal constraints.

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.