Admitted Transfer Students

Step 1: Review Letter of Admission

Starting Term:  Indicates the semester and year for which you have been admitted.  If you wish to change your beginning term or cancel your admission, please contact the Admissions Office at 715-836-5415 or admissions@uwec.edu.

Blugold/Campus ID #:  Your permanent campus identification number consists of a seven-digit random number assigned by the university.  Be prepared to provide this number when contacting university offices.

Academic Standing:  If your academic standing is good standing it will not show on your acceptance letter.  If your academic standing is different than good standing, please refer to “Academic Standing and Progress” in the current UW-Eau Claire catalogue http://www.uwec.edu/Registrar/catalogs/Catalogs.htm for additional information.

Note:  If your letter of acceptance indicates that a warning has been used, it means that, at some point, your semester GPA fell below 2.0.  If your semester or cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 at UW-Eau Claire, you will be placed directly on probation or suspension.

Intended Major:  Indicates the major you listed on your application.  If you would like to change your major prior to registering for classes at UW-Eau Claire, please contact the Admissions office.

Transcripts Needed:  Please review your letter of acceptance for the name of the institution(s) in which a final transcript is required.  Please request the final transcript be sent to UW-Eau Claire.  You must submit the final transcript within 30 days of the completion of your last term.

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Step 2: Pay Tuition Deposit

In order to register for classes, attend orientation and view your financial aid package you will need to submit a $100 tuition deposit.  You can submit the tuition deposit either by mail or online:

1. Submit the $100 tuition deposit by mailing a check.  Checks can be made payable to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  Please write your Blugold/Campus ID# on the “memo” line of your check. (Your ID# can be found in the upper-right corner of your acceptance letter.)  Checks can be mailed to:

   University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
   Cashier’s Office
   P.O. Box 5000
   Eau Claire, WI  54702-5000
   

2. Or, pay the $100 tuition deposit online at http://www.uwec.edu/Busoff/studentfinancials/cashier.htm .  An Electronic Payment with a direct transfer from a personal checking or savings account can be used.   Or, it can be paid online with a credit card.  If you choose the option to pay with a credit card, select "registration deposit" for the term in which you were admitted (fall, winterim, spring, or summer).
   
   For questions regarding submitting the tuition deposit, please contact the Business Office (715) 836-5907 or cashier@uwec.edu. The $100 tuition deposit should be received at least two weeks prior to your registration date to ensure you do not have delays in your registration.  Your specific registration date and time will be included in the orientation mailing.   
   

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Step 3: View Transfer Credit Report

The credit you have earned at a previous institution(s) will be evaluated to determine transferability of coursework.  The admissions office will prepare an evaluation of transferred credits for you as part of your acceptance. The Transfer Credit Report will typically be available within 2 weeks of your acceptance and can be viewed through http://myadmissions.uwec.edu.  Please follow the steps below to view your Transfer Credit Report:

1. Go to http://myadmissions.uwec.edu. 
2. Once on the MyAdmissions website, click MyBlugold Applicant Account.  (Your username and password to log in to MyBlugold Applicant Account was sent to you in your initial letter confirming your application to UW-Eau Claire.  Please contact the UW-Eau Claire Help Desk at (715) 836-5711 with questions regarding your username and password.)
3. Once on the MyBlugold Applicant Account website, click Self Service.  Then click Admissions and “View Transfer Credit”. 

Please contact the Admissions Office at (715) 836-5415 or admissions@uwec.edu with questions regarding missing or incorrect transfer of credits.

Second Degree Students:  If you have earned a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a second undergraduate degree, the admissions office does not routinely prepare a formal transfer credit evaluation for your first baccalaureate degree.  Please see the note under the Registration and Orientation section to determine the next step.  However, if you have completed undergraduate coursework after your first baccalaureate degree, the Admissions office will prepare an evaluation of transferred credit for you as part of your acceptance.

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Steps 4 & 5: Orientation and Registration

To further assist you in your transfer to UW-Eau Claire we will be providing orientation sessions designed to address specific transfer issues and to facilitate a meeting with an academic adviser as you prepare to register for classes.  All accepted transfer students are required to attend an orientation program.  Information about this orientation program will be sent in a separate mailing.  (A registration date and time will be included in your orientation packet.)  If you are admitted for the fall semester, information regarding orientation will be mailed to you beginning in March.  If you are admitted for the spring semester, information regarding orientation will be mailed to you beginning in October.   For further information regarding Orientation, please contact the Orientation Office (715) 836-5053 or visit http://www.uwec.edu/orientation.

Note:  Students admitted to the Pre-Collaborative Nursing Program and the Marshfield Pre-Nursing program are not required to attend university transfer orientation.  Pre-Collaborative Nursing students are recommended to contact Lorraine Smith (smithlm@uwec.edu) for information on course selection and application to the BSN completion program.  Marshfield nursing students are to contact Dr. Robin Beeman (beemanrs@uwec.edu) to let her know you have been admitted.

Second Degree Students: If you have earned a bachelor’s degree and are now pursuing a second undergraduate degree you are not required to attend an orientation session.  Copies of your transcripts for your first bachelor degree have been sent to an advisor for review.  Please see the Second Degree Advisors list for information about meeting with an advisor to discuss course requirements and the registration process. Please set up a meeting with your advisor listed.

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Step 6: Submit your Final Official College Transcript

Please review your letter of acceptance for the name of the institution(s) in which a final official transcript is required.  Please request the final official transcript be sent to UW-Eau Claire.  You must submit the final official transcript within 30 days of the completion of your last term.

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If you are pursuing a second bachelor degree:

Transfer Equivalencies/Advising:  If you have earned a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a second undergraduate degree, the admissions office does not routinely prepare a formal transfer credit evaluation for your first baccalaureate degree.  However, if you have completed undergraduate coursework after your first baccalaureate degree, the Admissions office will prepare an evaluation of transferred credit for you as part of your acceptance.

You are not required to attend an orientation session.  Copies of your transcripts for your first bachelor degree have been sent to an advisor for review.  Please see the Second Degree Advisors list for information about meeting with an advisor to discuss course requirements and the registration process. Please set up a meeting with your advisor listed.    

Enrollment Deposit/Registration:  You will need to submit a $100 tuition deposit and sign a Payment Plan Agreement (PPA) before you are assigned a registration time.  The deposit should be submitted as soon as possible if you would like to register in a timely manner.  Contact the Business Office at 715-836-5907 for more information about the tuition deposit and PPA, or visit their web site: www.uwec.edu/payment.  Contact the Registrar's Office at 715-836-2425 for more information about registration times, or visit their web site: http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/index.htm.                            

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Advanced Placement (AP)

If you have taken or will take College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, please visit the following website to determine how to send your scores to UW-Eau Claire and what credit you will receive at UW-Eau Claire: 
http://www.uwec.edu/Testing/creditbyexam/ap.htm                                                         

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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

If you have taken College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations or Subject Examinations, please visit the following website to determine tests accepted and passing scores for UW-Eau Claire:
http://www.uwec.edu/Testing/creditbyexam/clep.htm

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Housing

On campus housing is available for transfer students admitted for spring semester or fall semester.  Information on living in a residence hall and housing options will be mailed to you 2-3 weeks following your admission.  Look for the University Housing information packet sent from the Housing and Residence Life office.  You will be given information about how to apply for housing and submit your $75 deposit.  The sooner you apply for housing, the better your chances are for getting one of your housing choices.  For further information on housing at UW-Eau Claire please contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at (715) 836-3674 or housingoffice@uwec.edu or visit http://www.uwec.edu/housing. For information on off-campus housing, you can view our off-campus housing resource at the following website: http://www.uwec.edu/Housing/services/campus.htm.

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Financial Aid

Students who are interested in receiving financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15. If you have completed the FAFSA, you must request a duplicate copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or by calling 800-433-3243. Since financial aid does not transfer from school to school, you should make sure that UW-Eau Claire is listed as an institution you plan to attend. UW-Eau Claire’s financial aid code is 003917. Once the financial aid package is complete, the Financial Aid Office will mail you a letter regarding how to view your financial aid package online. For questions, contact the Financial Aid Office at 715-836-3373, by email at finaid@uwec.edu or visit http://www.uwec.edu/finaid.

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Scholarships

There is no separate application to apply for a transfer scholarship!  Your application for admission will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.  You must be a fall semester applicant and have a transferable GPA of at least a 3.5 to be considered.  Eligible incoming transfer students admitted by March 1 will be considered for scholarships.  (Note: Nontraditional students (freshman or transfer) will be reviewed for applicable scholarships at the point of admission prior to March 1.) Please refer to our Incoming Student Admissions Scholarship website for further information:  http://www.uwec.edu/Admissions/scholarships/index.htm.

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Residency

If your acceptance letter indicates you are a Wisconsin resident, you are classified as a RESIDENT for fee purposes.  Under state law, it is the responsibility of the student to register correctly as a resident or nonresident and to pay the appropriate fees.  The University reserves the right to review your residency status if such an action is deemed appropriate.  If your acceptance letter indicates you are a non-resident, please see other options below.

Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity: Minnesota students must file for reciprocity to ensure the reduced tuition.  Reciprocity forms are available from the Higher Education Services Office:  www.getreadyforcollege.org.

Midwest Student Exchange Program:  Information about programs and states eligible for the MSEP tuition rate is available at www.mhec.org. Students should note that generally the tuition rate is unavailable to students who are undeclared or enrolled in majors with enrollment limitations.  For a current list, please consult the website above.

Return to Wisconsin:  This program provides discounted out-of-state tuition rates for children and grandchildren of UW-Eau Claire alumni.  For more information, visit http://www.uwec.edu/alumni/benefits/returnWI.htm.

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Excess Credit Surcharge

Wisconsin resident undergraduate students who have earned 165 credits (or 30 credits more than required for their degree programs, whichever is greater) will be charged a surcharge, equal to 100 percent of the regular resident tuition (e.g., tuition would double) on all credits beyond that level.

This policy was created by the UWS Board of Regents and covers all Wisconsin resident undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelors degree, including students pursuing a double major.  Non-residents (including Minnesota), graduate, post-baccalaureate, and non-degree students are not affected.

The policy applies to all transferable credits earned at UW campuses and WTCS (Wisconsin Technical College System) transfer credits.  Non-course credits, such as AP, CLEP, credits-by-confirming course, etc. do not count toward the total.

The surcharge is applied in the semester following the one in which a student reaches the earned credit limit.  Every student has the right to appeal the surcharge.  If you wish to obtain information on filing an appeal, contact the Registrar, James Barrett, at barretjd@uwec.edu or by calling 715-836-3887.

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Graduation Rates

Graduation Rates for UW-Eau Claire and all UW System institutions are available in the Introduction to the UW System publication available through the HELP Office, 505 S Rosa Rd, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53719, (1-800-442-6459).  These rates are calculated and made available as required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act. 

As required under federal statutes, information about campus crime statistics for the past three academic years is available from the Dean of Students Office, 715-836-5626.

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Services for Students With Disabilities

If you will need any special accommodations such as note takers, extended time on exams, materials on tape, interpreter services, enlarged materials or have other special needs, it is essential that you let us know now.  We need to receive documentation for your disability to discuss with you your specific needs.  

For additional information, please contact:
Alice M. Bayerl, Director
Services for Students with Disabilities
715/836-4542 (phone)  715/836-3712 (fax)
bayerlam@uwec.edu

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Heather Pearson - pearsonh@uwec.edu
or
Katie Strope - hoeschkl@uwec.edu