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Transfer students

Materials to submit

Required

  • Universities of Wisconsin application for admission
  • Nonrefundable $25 application fee (or waiver)
    • Students transferring directly from another Universities of Wisconsin campus (within one year) are not required to pay the application fee
  • Official final high school transcript
    • Sent directly from high school to UWL
    • Graduation date must be included
  • Official college transcripts
    • From every post-secondary institution attended (even if no credit earned)
    • For all college-level coursework, including dual credit or other college courses completed while in high school. Transcript(s) must be sent directly from the college granting credit (even if course is listed on high school transcript)
    • Transcripts must be sent directly to UWL from the issuing institution(s) through an electronic transcript service or by USPS mail sealed in the original envelope from the issuing institution.
  • Courses in progress (if currently enrolled)
    • Include course number, title, and number of credits for each course
    • Upload course information as part of your Universities of Wisconsin application or email directly to Admissions

Optional

  • Letters of Recommendation (maximum of 2)
    • May be submitted by mail or email

Access WINGS to monitor application status

Instructions for completing account activation and gaining WINGS access are emailed to students within a few days of application.

Applicants access WINGS to: 

  • Confirm receipt of application materials
  • Track application status

Account access issues?
View tips to troubleshoot or contact our Eagle Help Desk for assistance:

 

Application review process

Admissions decisions are typically mailed (via USPS) within 2-4 weeks after application completion (i.e., submission of all required items).

Application decisions

  • Admit - Admitted students will receive an admissions packet via USPS. Review our Admitted Next Steps page for more information on the transfer process.
  • Postpone - An application decision of Postpone indicates that an admission decision will be made at a later date. Postponed applicants will receive further instructions in their decision letter should they wish to receive further consideration.
  • Deny - Students who are denied may be eligible for admission consideration in a later term. Please reach out to us to review your options.

Application periods

UWL does not have an application deadline for transfer admission. We accept applications until we reach enrollment capacity for the term.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible; space may become limited.

Application open schedule

Summer term: August 1

Fall term: August 1

Winter (J-term): April 1

Spring term: April 1

 

Application FAQs

Application deadline & best time to apply

What is the application deadline?

UWL does not have an application deadline for transfer admission. We accept applications until we reach enrollment capacity for the term.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible; space may become limited.

Transfer of course credit

Admitted transfer students will receive an official credit evaluation based on the college transcripts submitted during the application process, with the option to appeal. Students are notified via email when their transfer credit report is complete. Transfer credit reports may be viewed in the WINGS Student Center (in the Academics section, select Transfer Credit: Report).

Please visit Credit for Prior Learning for more information.

Application/transcript status

How do I know if UWL has received all of my application materials?

Access your WINGS Student Center to monitor the status of your application and confirm receipt of application materials, including transcripts.

Official transcript definition

What is an "official" transcript?

An official transcript is your school's certified academic record. It must be sent directly to UWL by your high school or college through a secure electronic service or in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.

Transcripts marked "Issued to Student" or opened by the student cannot be accepted.

Transfer or Freshman

How do I know if I am a transfer or freshman applicant? 

  • Apply as a transfer student if you have graduated from high school and have earned or are currently earning college credits at another accredited college or university after high school. This includes students transferring from a two-year, technical college, or four-year university.
  • If you have only earned credit through dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, or AP/IB/CLEP while in high school and have not attended college after graduation, you should apply as a first-year student.
Application Essay

Does UWL require an application essay?

UWL requires completion of the following essay prompt as part of your Universities of Wisconsin application.

  1. Each student is unique. Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments, and/or interests you will bring to our campus.

Students may also opt to complete a second essay as part of their application. The prompt for the second essay is as follows:

  1. Please respond to ONE of the following:
    1. Tell us about any circumstances that may have had an impact on your academic performance.
    2. Tell us why you are interested in attending UW-La Crosse and what aspects of the campus are especially important to you

Next Steps

I'm Admitted

Once you've been admitted to UWL as a transfer student, you will need to complete these steps to secure your spot as an Eagle!

 

Admitted Next Steps about I'm Admitted