Transfer Student

Effective Date: July 2024

Purpose: This articulation agreement provides the opportunity for Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) students who are in the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) programs to be awarded the following equivalent credits upon entry to a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. 

Transfer Agreement Overview

This agreement between Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) and the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL), including any updates or amendments, follows the University of Wisconsin System Academic Information Series (ACIS) policies: Policy 6.2: Guidelines for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts and Policy 6.0: Undergraduate Transfer Policy

Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and any other applicable accrediting bodies for programs included in this agreement.

Mid-State Technical College offers an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree, and UW–La Crosse offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. This agreement is designed to support credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from the associate degree to the bachelor’s degree.

Admission Requirements

• UWL admission requirements apply to all students, including those transferring under this agreement.
• Admission to UWL does not guarantee admission to a specific major or academic program. Program admission requirements can be found in the UWL Undergraduate Catalog. 
• This agreement does not guarantee completion of a bachelor's degree within four years.
• Under the UW System Undergraduate Transfer Policy, students may generally transfer up to 72 credits earned at non-baccalaureate institutions. Additional credits may be accepted when appropriate, subject to university policy. A minimum of 32 credits must be completed at UWL to earn a UWL degree.
• In order for this agreement to be applicable, students must complete the entire associate degree program at MSTC and meet all UWL admission requirements.

Transfer of Credits

Qualified MSTC students are guaranteed admission to UWL as transfer students with junior standing if they meet the following requirements:

• Enrollment in MSTC's University Transfer Liberal Arts AA or AS program 
• Emailed MSTC advisor regarding the completion of the MSTC Release of Student Records
• Completion of credits required for junior standing at MSTC or completion of the MSTC University Transfer Liberal Arts AA/AS degree
• Meet with MSTC transfer program advisor at least once per semester while enrolled
• Earn a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the term before transfer to the University Liberal Arts AA/AS program
• Meet UWL transfer admission requirements
• Complete an application for UWL transfer admission in the term before the intended start date (application must be completed at least 5 days before the start of UWL classes)
• Students suspended from MSTC for disciplinary reasons are not eligible to participate in this transfer agreement

General Education Credit

Students who complete an AA or AS degree at MSTC are considered to have satisfied UWL general education program requirements. Students admitted with an earned AA/AS degree are still required to complete required core, professional, ethnic studies, prerequisite, major and minor requirements.

Implementation and Review

• The Provost, Dean, or their designees from each institution will oversee implementation of this agreement, ensure compliance with UW System policies, and complete periodic reviews.
• This articulation agreement is effective July 1, 2024, and remains in effect through June 30, 2029 (five years), unless amended or terminated by either party with 90 days' prior written notice.
• Both institutions will work with students to address course transfer issues if program requirements change during the term of the agreement.
• The agreement will be formally reviewed within six months of the end date (beginning November 30, 2028)
• Upon enrollment at UWL, approved course waivers and substitutions will be encoded as part of the transfer process.

Signatures

The completed Articulation Agreement document was signed by the following individuals.

MSTC
Shelly Mondeik, PhD, President
Chris Severson, PhD, Vice President of Academics

UWL
Besty Morgan, PhD, Provost

A printed version of the signed articulation agreement may be requested by contacting UWL Admissions at admissions@uwlax.edu.