We Guarantee it!
You can begin your education as a freshman at the UW Colleges and be "guaranteed" admission to another UW System institution as a junior by participating in the UW Colleges Guaranteed Transfer Program. After fulfilling certain credit and grade point requirements, students will transfer with the same rights and privileges as those who begin their education at the baccalaureate institution.
It's Easy to Participate, Just...
- Begin as a new freshman at the University of Wisconsin Colleges.
- Submit a "Declaration of Intent" form to participate in the Guaranteed Transfer Program prior to the start of your sophomore year (completion of 30 credits) in the UW Colleges. Forms may be obtained from the Student Services Office.
- Complete within three years, the number of credits required for junior status at your intended transfer institution (usually 54 to 60 credits). This institution may make exceptions to the required number of credits for those majors/programs for which early transfer is recommended.
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (2.6 for UW-Madison) and a 2.0 in the term prior to transfer.
Note: UW Colleges students participating in the Guaranteed Transfer Program must meet the same criteria (e.g., GPA, course requirements, etc) for admission to specific majors/programs as continuing students. The guarantee of admission applies to the institution and not to the specific major or program.
- You will be allowed to participate in the Guaranteed Transfer Program with only one receiving institution. For more information, see the UW Colleges Guranteed Transfer Program.