Do Madison College summer classes transfer to UW Madison?

I'm planning to take some summer classes at Madison College and hope they can transfer to UW Madison later on. Does anyone know if that's possible and how to ensure they count toward my degree?

Generally, courses taken at Madison College (also known as Madison Area Technical College or MATC) can be transferred to University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and the University of Wisconsin System have transfer agreements in place. To ensure that your specific classes will transfer, consider the following steps:

1. Check the Transfer Wisconsin website: This website offers the Transfer Information System (TIS), a tool to help students see how specific courses will transfer between Wisconsin's colleges and universities. It allows you to select your current school (Madison College) and the institution where you plan to transfer the credits (UW Madison). You can then enter the course code for your Madison College course and see the equivalent course at UW Madison.

2. Contact the Advising Office: Both Madison College's and UW Madison's advising offices can give you personalized advice based on your specific situation, major, and the courses you're considering. They can help you understand the transfer process and ensure that the classes you take will fulfill the degree requirements at UW Madison.

3. Understand UW Madison Transfer Policies: Familiarize yourself with the transfer policies of UW Madison. Different departments may have varying policies on how they accept transfer credits for specific requirements.

4. Confirmation on Syllabus: Upon the completion of the summer courses, keep the syllabus of each class. Some universities may require it to make a determination on whether credits will transfer.

Transferring credits between institutions can be a tremendous cost-and-time-saving strategy. Just make sure the courses you take will indeed transfer and count towards your degree program at UW Madison.