Transfer Application Process

UW-Parkside completes a comprehensive review with each application we receive. 

Both academic and non-academic factors are used to make an admission decision. Academic factors include academic rigor, GPA, trends in grades, and standardized test scores. Non-academic factors include, but are not limited to, leadership, community service, special talent and ability, and personal characteristics that contribute to the strengths and diversity of the university.

The most competitive candidates for admission present positive factors in their application that are both academic and nonacademic. If you have been denied admission and wish to learn about the appeal process, please contact the Admissions Office.

Transfer students who are likely to be admitted will have:

At least 12 transferrable credits.  Find out how your credits transfer.
A 2.0 or higher in transferrable course work

UW-Parkside operates on a rolling admission basis and, as such, we reserve the right to stop accepting applications when we believe the enrollment capacities for the campus can be satisfied by the number of students already admitted.  We encourage you to complete your application early.

UW-Parkside anticipates closing admission for new freshmen and transfer students in August for Fall semester and January for Spring semester. All application materials (including the application, transcripts, fees, test scores, etc.) need to arrive to admissions before the end of business each of these days.

You can check your "To Do List" in SOLAR for missing materials. Read the tutorial here.
 

You can also call the Office of Admissions at 262-595-2355 or email admissions@uwp.edu.

Applications are reviewed once all application materials arrive.  If one item is missing, that will hold up the entire application review process.

Once all materials are received, a decision is typically made within 3-5 business days.  At peak times and for students with a large number of transfer credits, additional days may be required.

Applicants typically receive their decision letter within two weeks of submitting all materials.

After all required application materials are submitted, the admissions team will review the application and make a decision. A decision letter is then sent by mail. Typically, this arrives within two weeks after all materials are submitted.

You may also call us to check the status of your application: 262-595-2355. A decision can only be shared directly with the student who applied.

If any Advanced Placement (AP) courses exams were taken, scores must be sent prior to the start of the first semester of attendance to receive credit. View the Advanced Placement score equivalencies. Scores are not required for an admissions decision.