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Transfer students

We review every application using a comprehensive, holistic approach. In addition to your academic performance, we consider your extracurricular involvement, leadership, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Transfer Admission Considerations

Primary consideration: Academic preparation

  • Cumulative GPA in transferable coursework
    • 2.25 or higher cumulative GPA indicates a stronger candidate for admission
    • 2.00-2.24 cumulative GPA may be considered for admission if space is available

Secondary considerations for holistic review:

  • Non-academic factors such as leadership, extracurricular involvement, special talent, and letters of recommendation may strengthen your application

Transfer Eligibility

If you did not meet UWL's first-year admission requirements after graduating from high school, you need to complete at least 18 transferable semester credits (after graduating from high school) to be considered for admission to UWL as a transfer student.

Western Technical College students

Thinking about transferring to UWL? You're in luck! A UWL admissions representative visits Western Technical College throughout the academic year to meet with prospective transfer students.

Schedule an appointment to learn about the transfer process, explore academic programs, and gain information regarding credit transfer.

Do you already have a bachelor's degree?

Second Degree Student

UWL welcomes students interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree.

Complete the Universities of Wisconsin application and send official transcripts to UWL. Contact Transfer Admissions with questions.