Do UW credits transfer to a tech college?

I'm a junior in high school and curious about how college credits work. If someone starts at the University of Wisconsin and wants to transfer to a technical college, will their credits transfer smoothly? How does that whole process generally work?

The process of transferring credits from one school to another can depend significantly on the schools and programs involved. There are agreements in place between many state universities and technical colleges—particularly within the same state—that help facilitate the transfer of credits.

In some cases, the University of Wisconsin has specific agreements with technical colleges. However, each technical college's admissions or registrar's office would be the best place to find out the specifics of what credits will transfer.

Typically, general education courses and courses relevant to your intended major at the tech school are more likely to transfer. One thing you should keep in mind is that you'll need to provide a transcript from the University of Wisconsin, along with any course syllabi and descriptions that will indicate the content of the classes you've completed.

Historically, it's been more common for students to transfer from a two-year technical or community college to a four-year university like UW, but the reverse is certainly possible. It's important to plan ahead and make sure the credits you earn can be applied towards the requirements of your intended program at your technical college. Additionally, the grades you received in the courses from University of Wisconsin might also affect your credit transfer.

In summary: credits can often be transferred, but the specifics are determined on a case-by-case basis and will depend on your technical college's policies. You should get in touch with a representative from the technical college you're interested in transferring to learn more about the process and make sure you can transition smoothly.