UW-Milwaukee (Fall 2018)

Transfer students should apply by December 1st for spring admission. Applicants who have earned at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.50 GPA will be considered for admission. Currently, a 3.1 is the average GPA of students accepted into Level 2 of the architecture program. The program is very competitive and selective.

We encourage you to reach out to Tammy Taylor, Undergraduate Administrator for SARUP early in the transfer process. She can be reached via email: ttaylor@uwm.edu or by phone:(414) 229-4015.

Art & Design

The Department of Art & Design requires all incoming freshmen and transfer students to submit a portfolio for review. Contact the Director of the First Year Program at (414)229-4200 with any questions or concerns. Or visit our website: arts.uwm.edu/artdesign for more information. To be considered for scholarships, the recommended portfolio submission deadline is December 1st for spring terms. Scholarship information: http://uwm.edu/arts/scholarships/

Upon acceptance to UWM, transfer students will be classified as Art-Intended or Art Ed-Intended until they have achieved a 2.5 GPA in both courses transferred and required Art & Design First Year level courses, which are as follows:

First Year Program: 18 credits

Art 101 Basic Drawing I
Art 102 Basic Drawing II
Art 106 Art Survey
Art 108 2D Concepts
Art 109 3D Concepts
Art 118 Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice
Art-Intended and Art Ed-Intended students must also fulfill the university-wide English and Math proficiency requirements before they can matriculate as BFA or BA degree candidates.

Dance

To be eligible for acceptance into any Dance program, incoming transfers must first complete a successful audition. If unsuccessful, students may re-audition, but are limited to auditioning twice per academic year. Transfer students must complete a minimum of half of the required dance credits while in residence at UWM in order to graduate. The exact total is available upon admission to the program. Transcript evaluation by a dance advisor is required before placement into dance major courses. Students interested in department-level scholarships must audition by March 1 for priority consideration. More information here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

Theatre

In addition to the BA tracks in Theatre, the Theatre program offers four BFA tracks: Acting, Costume Production, Stage Management, and Technical 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 110 Acting I
Theatre 230 Acting II
Theatre 214 Stagecraft
Theatre 225 Costume Construction
Theatre 213 Play Analysis
Theatre 236 Production and Design
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 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 information about upcoming audition dates, etc. or visit our website at: http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/theatre/

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 Comm 103 or 105, English 205, Econ 103, Econ 104, Bus Adm 201, Bus Adm 230, and Math 211 or 231 (or the equivalent courses)] with a seven course cumulative GPA of 2.25 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 meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement may be admitted as business-intended students.

The following criteria is typically needed 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 2.75 on all completed coursework;
3. Eligible to enroll in Math 232 or higher level math course (Completion of the equivalent of Math 231 with a minimum C grade).

All transfer applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be reviewed by the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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. Grade of B or better in a transferable science class

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 physical/biological science courses and a minimum grade of “C” in each required course. Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on the 45 required credits. Applications are due by January 15 for the fall clinical and August 15 for the spring clinical.

It is important to meet with an advisor in the College of Nursing as soon as possible for students considering transferring to the program.