Transfer Admission Requirements

ART & DESIGN

No further steps are required to be eligible for acceptance into UWM’s Department of Art & Design. However, incoming transfer students interested in applying for an Art scholarship must submit a portfolio by December 15 for consideration. More information on scholarship requirements here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

DANCE

To be eligible for acceptance into any Dance program, incoming new transfers must first complete a successful audition. Transfer students must complete a minimum of half of the required dance credits while in residence at UWM in order to graduate. A transcript evaluation by a dance advisor is required before placement into dance major courses. Students interested in department-level scholarships must audition by March 1 for priority consideration. More information here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

FILM

No further steps are required to be eligible for acceptance into UWM’s Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres. However, transfer students interested in applying for a Film scholarship should complete the requirements by December 15. More scholarship  information here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

MUSIC

To be eligible for acceptance into any Music program, incoming new transfers must first complete a successful audition. It’s suggested that you submit all application materials at a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the audition date. More information on auditions and other application materials here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

THEATRE

All Theatre BFA (Acting, Musical Theatre, Production) and Theatre Education programs require a successful audition or interview prior to enrollment. It’s suggested that you submit all application materials at a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the audition date. Upon acceptance to the university, students may declare a Theatre BA without audition or interview.  More information here: http://uwm.edu/arts/apply/

Students can contact Peck School of the Arts advisors with questions by emailing uwmpsoa@uwm.edu.

Transfer students should apply by April 1st for fall admission. Applicants who have earned at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.50 GPA will be considered for admission. Currently, a 3.1 is the average GPA of students accepted into Level 2 of the architecture program. The program is very competitive and selective.

We encourage you to reach out to Tammy Taylor, Undergraduate Administrator for SARUP early in the transfer process. She can be reached via email: ttaylor@uwm.edu or by phone:  (414) 229-4015.

The following criteria are typically needed for applicants to transfer to the undergraduate pre-engineering major:

1. Completion of a minimum of 12 credits;
2. Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 on all completed coursework;
3. Eligible to enroll in Math 232 or higher-level math course (Completion of the equivalent of Math 231 with minimum C grade).

All transfer applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be holistically reviewed by the College of Engineering & Applied Science. Students can contact the advisors in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at ceas-adv@uwm.edu.

The following criteria must be met for applicants to transfer to the undergraduate pre-nursing curriculum:

1. Completion of a minimum of 15 credits;
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.50 on all completed coursework;
3. Grade of B or better in a transferrable science class

Application to the clinical nursing major is a selective process. There is increasing competition for available spots in clinical. It is probable that not all eligible students will be accommodated. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.50 as calculated by the College of Nursing on pertinent physical/biological science courses and a minimum grade of “C” in each required course. Students must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on the 45 required credits. Applications are due by January 15 for the fall clinical and August 15 for the spring clinical.

It is important to meet with an advisor in the College of Nursing as soon as possible for students considering transferring to the program. They can be contacted at uwmnurse@uwm.edu