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College of Engineering (CoE) Transfer Admission Process

Jessica Regan Transfer Admissions and Advising Coordinator College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison 608-262-4822 jessica.regan@wisc.edu www .engr .wisc.edu Transfer Advisors Conference, Oct. 12, 2016, 1:05-1:40 pm

12 Degree-Granting Programs in CoE

http://www.engr.wisc.edu/future/coe-future-undergraduate-choosing-a-major.html

• Biomedical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Computer
• Electrical
• Engineering

Mechanics

• Engineering Physics
• Geological
• Industrial
• Materials Science &

Engineering

• Mechanical
• Nuclear

80 Credit Limit for Transfer to CoE

80 Credit Limit - students who have earned more than 80 credits at the time of application are not eligible to apply for admission to the College of Engineering. Applications from second-degree candidates are no longer accepted. The 80 credits include:

• All credits completed at the time of application, including UW-Madison credits and

transferable credits from other colleges and universities

The 80 credits do not include:

• In-progress credits (at the time of application)
• Retroactive foreign language credits
• Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination

Program (CLEP) credits

• Advanced Level (A-Level) credits
• UW-Madison calculus credits awarded by examination

The credit limit does not apply to candidates at other institutions who are in transfer agreement programs with the CoE.

Submit Supplemental CoE Application

Off-Campus Transfer Path to CoE: a Two-Stage Process

Admitted to UW- Madison in Intended CoE Program Prepare for Transfer Complete GCR15 in 2 Semesters ST AGE 1 Progression Requirements Met Determination of Progression Before Transfer (GCR for Off- Campus Students) Progression Requirements Not Met ST AGE 2 * General College Requirements (GCR) adopted Fall 2015 https://www.engr.wisc.edu/academics/student-services/academic-advising/transfer-students/ Complete Graduation Requirements Apply for Direct Admission to Intended Major

Admission to UW-Madison in Intended CoE Program (Stage 1)

• UW-Madison Transfer

Admission Expectations

• Indicators of “good

match” for engineering studies

• Consistently high/upward

grade trends

• Do not exceed the 80

Credit Limit

Admission to CoE in Intended CoE Program

Indicators of “good match” for engineering studies, such as… – Academic record that indicates likelihood of success as a CoE student

• Course work that shows intention to pursue engineering study
• Several math and science courses from the General College

Requirements

• Success in increasingly rigorous course work, across subjects
• Success in full-time course load

– Co-curricular involvement showing leadership, teamwork, creativity , etc. – Application statement discussing interest in engineering; can address academic factors of concern – Letter of recommendation attesting to student’s academic ability

Submit Supplemental CoE Application

Off-Campus Transfer Path to CoE: a Two-Stage Process

Admitted to UW- Madison in Intended CoE Program Prepare for Transfer Complete GCR15 in 2 Semesters ST AGE 1 Progression Requirements Met Determination of Progression Before Transfer (GCR for Off- Campus Students) Progression Requirements Not Met ST AGE 2 * General College Requirements (GCR) adopted Fall 2015 https://www.engr.wisc.edu/academics/student-services/academic-advising/transfer-students/ Complete Graduation Requirements Apply for Direct Admission to Preferred Major

Determination of Progression (Stage 2)

• Following admission by UW-

Madison Office of Admission and Recruitment

• Submit supplemental application for

determination of progression

• Meet/Exceed the General College

Requirements for Off-Campus Transfer Students

• Demonstrate likelihood for academic

success in intended program

CoE General College Requirements (GCR) Effective Fall 2015 For Off-Campus Transfer Students

Meeting Progression Before Transfer

Indicators (not guarantees) of “strong match” for the intended program – Academic record that indicates likelihood of success in the program

• Example: engineering course work (if available); additional course

work in chemistry and/or biology for chemical engineering, biomedical engineering

• Strong grade patterns across subjects, including composition and

liberal studies – Most successful applicants: Core GPA range 3.2-4.0, 3.5 or higher for departments that have greatest demand (BME, CBE, CMPE, ME) – Application statement that discusses reasons for pursuing the specific program

After admission to CoE, progression is guaranteed if GCR15 is met.

Transfer students admitted to the CoE who need to meet progression requirements (GCR15), must…

• Complete course/credit/GPA requirements within two semesters

– Fulfill the General College Requirements (GCR15) and meet GPA benchmarks. – Note: transfer credits, but not transfer grades, are considered in the review

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• Consult with their assigned professional advisor

– Plan for intended and alternate engineering programs

• Consult with advisors across campus to identify a parallel plan and

keep options open.

Meeting Progression After Transfer

Notification of Program Progression Status

• CoE will notify students in early Feb. (for spring) or July (for fall)
• If progression is satisfied before transfer, students will begin in

their selected program knowing they only must meet graduation requirements.

• If progression is not satisfied before transfer, students remain in

their CoE program and must satisfy GCR15 requirements for CoE students within two semesters in residency.

• Agreement programs with CoE exceed the General College

Requirements; therefore, students in these programs are considered for meeting progression immediately. – Engineering Transfer Blueprint with Madison College – Transfer Program with College of Menominee Nation – Dual Degree

Pre-transfer Tips

• Explore engineering and engineering majors.

– Intro to engineering course – CoE websites – Personal network, job shadow , campus career center – Experience full-time semester(s) with challenging course work

• Make steady (vs. speedy) progress.

– T ake action if grades dip below “B.”

• Utilize resources at current campus so they are

prepared to do so at UW-Madison

• Expand interests
• Keep plans flexible and identify alternatives

Off-Campus Course Options

Required for admission/progression Comm Part A Math 221, 222 Physics 201/207 or EMA 201 Chem 103-104 or 109 Required in all programs Math 234 Physics 202/208 Ethnic studies Liberal studies (humanities, social science) Recommended, not required for transfer students Intro to engineering course Common to Several Programs Microeconomics Comp sci programming Differential equations Differential eq + linear alg Intro organic chem Foreign language can be helpful for study abroad

Post-transfer Tips

CoE transfer students often find that…

• Courses are more time consuming and challenging than expected.
• Using academic support is central to engineering study

.

• Enrichment course work (for interest, not just what’s required in

the curriculum) helps to balance semester loads.

• Finding a social community eases the transfer transition.
• Work hours have to be reduced.
• Their grades improve after the first semester, and they graduate

strong.

Thanks! Questions?