UW-Stout – Spring 2024 (Spring 2024)

All transfer students will be admitted as a Pre-Bachelor of Fine Arts (Pre-BFA) student.  Upon acceptance information will be provided on how to submit a portfolio and essay to be reviewed by a committee of School of Art & Design Faculty, who will determine direct admissions into the BFA major of your choice. You must be admitted first to receive the information.

There is a $10 application fee assessed at the time you electronically submit your portfolio.

If you are not approved for direct admission into your BFA program of choice after a review of your portfolio/essay or if you choose not to submit a portfolio/essay at the time, you may apply for a change of major in subsequent semesters depending upon available openings in the program.  BFA Foundations courses will be available to Pre-BFA students pending seat availability.

• Earned a grade of C- or better in all college level science coursework previously taken.

If you do not meet this requirement, you will be admitted as a Pre-Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. You may then qualify for the Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major by completing the appropriate courses at UW-Stout.

A 2.75 cumulative GPA is desired. Subsequent acceptance into the School of Education and enrollment in professional education coursework will require successful completion of Benchmark I requirements (identified below).

• Applied Mathematics & Computer Science – Math Education
• Art Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education
• Marketing & Business Education
• Special Education
• Technology Education

Benchmark I requirements: Students should start preparing for admission to the professional program now. They will advance to the education major when they complete the following (may occur during first-semester enrollment):

• Completed 30 semester credit hours at an accredited college (6 credits earned at UW-Stout)
• Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 at UW-Stout
• Passed the National Background check – good for 3 years
• Completed the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” required (some program standards may be higher)
  • ENGL 101
  • ENGL 102
  • COMST 100
  • Introduction to the major course or CTE-302 (3 credits) for distance delivery students
  • EDUC 326 Foundations of Education or CTE 302 Principles of Career and Technical Education (3 credits, for distance delivery students)
• The PRAXIS I, ACT, SAT or GRE exam is no longer required for teacher candidates who apply for Benchmark I effective July 2, 2020.

Transfer students and second-degree students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and must complete the following courses before acceptance to the Dietetics program:

• College Algebra
• College Chemistry or Chemistry for Health Sciences (College Algebra required as a prerequisite)
• Physiology & Anatomy
• Students not meeting these requirements will be admitted as pre-dietetics and remain as such until the above courses have been completed.

The Ideal Candidate: Individuals enrolling in this program should have at least 45 credits from another institution or through prior learning. In addition, students should have a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience. Candidates for the BS Individualized Studies program are likely looking to advance their careers, change careers, or start a business.

Program Application

To successfully apply to the program, you must complete the following additional materials document.

Additional Materials Document (Online)

The additional materials document requires that you:

1. Answer a few short questions about your education and career
2. Upload a current resume/curriculum vitae
3. Write a statement of interest
   • Describe your professional goals. Explain how this degree will help you reach your career goals.