Undergraduate Transfer

Information Number:
Info-116
Responsible Office:
Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

This provides information on the University of Wisconsin-Madison's ability to facilitate the overall transfer process for all students. UW System Administrative Policy 135, UW System Undergraduate Transfer Policy applies to all UW-Madison transfer students.

Policy:

Transfer students will be evaluated for admission through a comprehensive, individualized review process. This process allows UW-Madison to admit students whose academic preparation, background and personal experience suggest that the student will succeed at UW-Madison, benefit from that educational experience, and contribute to the educational environment. This review process is similar to the practice for the admission of the freshmen to UW-Madison. (See Regent Policy Document 7-3, University of Wisconsin System Freshman Admissions Policy.)

Undergraduate transfers at UW-Madison is the purview of UW System and is governed by UW System Administrative Policy 135, UW System Undergraduate Transfer Policy. 

External References:

Policy Administration

Policy Manager:
Associate Director, Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research
Contact:
Associate Director, Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research -- Michelle Young, MEYOUNG@WISC.EDU, (608) 262-2143
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