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At Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, we are committed to transfer students. We understand that there are many factors that impact your decision to attend UW-Stout including the transferability of your credits and financial aspects of your journey. We offer dedicated scholarships for transfer students and have many transfer agreements with various colleges and universities. Whether you're transferring to build upon your associate degree, joining us from another university, or looking to amplify your career through one of our fully online degree offerings, we're here to support your academic journey.
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Maximize Your Transfer Credits
To get started and learn how your credits will seamlessly transfer to UW-Stout begin with Transferology. Here you will be able to enter the credits you worked hard to earn and see how they will transfer to UW-Stout.
Transferology is just the start. If you need assistance regarding how your credits will further apply to a specific UW-Stout degree feel free to reach out and we will be happy to complete an unofficial credit evaluation for you.
Transfer Agreements & Guides
UW-Stout partners with regional two-year colleges and other UW institutions to streamline your transfer experience and maximize your previous coursework within certain degree programs.
UW-Stout makes it easier to maximize your credits from our partner institutions through our comprehensive general education transfer guides.
Counseling Support Throughout Your Journey
Darren Ward
Associate Director of Transfer & Articulation
212 Sorensen Hall
Call or Text: 715-232-1787
Email: warddar@uwstout.edu
Mollie Ficek
Transfer Counselor
212 Sorensen Hall
Call or Text: 715-232-5467
Email: ficekm@uwstout.edu
Dedicated Transfer Student Scholarships
At UW-Stout, transfer students are automatically considered for our dedicated transfer scholarships. Additionally, you can apply for a full range of scholarships offered by our University Foundation. Get started on your universal scholarship application by logging in with your UW-Stout Microsoft account. Your scholarship application will populate with information from your student account. Then you simply need to complete any missing information and submit.
Application Available: The scholarship application opens annually in mid-October
Deadline: First Monday in February
Eligibility Requirements
The Transfer Student Scholarship is a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship. Fifty scholarship awards are available for new entering transfer students. No additional scholarship application is required, you are eligible for consideration if you meet these criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recent school attended.
- Transferring a minimum of 24 credits, but no more than 90 credits.
- Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an on-campus program (online/customized instruction students are ineligible).
- First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian earned a 4-year college degree).
*Priority is given to students who are admitted by the first Monday in April (Fall semester) or by the first Monday in October (Spring semester). Additional scholarship awarding may continue after the priority deadline, pending availability of funds.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered only to qualified students transferring directly from two-year colleges for a Fall semester start. View eligibility criterion, application form, and instructions: PTK Transfer Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: Second Monday in June.
Online Degree Programs That Do More.
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Not Sure If You're a Transfer Student?
A transfer student is anyone who has attended another college or university after graduating high school except for those students who take classes the summer immediately following graduation and attend UW-Stout the next Fall semester.
After You've Applied...
Once we receive a complete application you will receive an admissions decision within 1-2 weeks. A complete application for a transfer student includes: your application, an official final copy of your high school transcript (with graduation date listed), and official copies of all college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from the sending school to UW-Stout Admissions to be considered final.
Admitted Students
Credit for Prior Learning: We understand that your academic journey may have included non-traditional college credits such as AP, military service, work experience, and more.
Current Students
Our Credit for Prior Learning program supports you in getting the most out of your previous academic achievements. From military service to professional training and beyond, discover how your past experiences can transfer into valuable college credits.
Support to Help You Do More.
We provide the support you need to advance in your academic journey. Whether you're accelerating your coursework or seeking tutoring, our support resources are designed to enhance your educational success.
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