Transfer Help: Madison College to UW Platteville

I'm attending Madison College and considering transferring to UW Platteville. Does anyone have experience with this transition and can share what the process was like? Any advice for a smooth changeover?

Hello!

Transitioning from Madison College to UW Platteville is a reasonable path for many students and I'm glad to hear you're considering it. The first thing to consider is whether your intended major at UW Platteville aligns with the classes you've taken at Madison College. While course equivalencies can vary, you can use UW Platteville's Transferology to see which of your Madison College classes would readily transfer as course credit.

Start planning now. If you know which courses you want to transfer, you can make sure to meet the prerequisites for them at UW Platteville. Checking in with an academic advisor at Madison College and a transfer admissions counselor at UW Platteville will be a major help here. They can give you specific advice and guidance.

Make sure your grades are good. Like most institutions, UW Platteville does consider the GPA of transfer students. They traditionally look for a minimum college GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. However, admission may be more competitive for certain programs, so ensuring a GPA higher than the minimum is advisable.

Deadlines are also key. The application deadline for Fall term transfer admission at UW Platteville is usually in August (but do check the specific date). Make sure you have your application in, along with all the necessary documents (like transcripts), before that deadline.

Also, consider visiting UW Platteville if possible. Since you're at Madison College, the drive might be reasonable. This will not only give you a feel for the campus, but it also allows you an opportunity to talk face-to-face with admissions staff or faculty in your intended department of study. While UW Platteville does not consider demonstrated interest in their admissions process, knowledge gained from a campus visit can be useful in making an informed decision and help you integrate when you do transfer.

Lastly, don't forget financial planning. Check on financial aid opportunities at UW Platteville, and be sure to fill out your FAFSA early. Also, be sure your finances can handle the transition because tuition and cost of living may be different at UW Platteville than at Madison College.

We wish you all the best in your transition!