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Q: Can I get credit for AP, IB, A-Level and CLEP exams?

UW–Madison does grant advanced credit for the successful completion of some AP, IB, A-Level, and CLEP exams. Please note that AP and IB must be completed while in high school. CLEP exams must be completed before completing 16 semester hours of college credit. Learn more about how a score will be awarded credit at UW–Madison.

Q: Can I take courses at other schools to transfer to UW-Madison while enrolled in UW-Madison Online courses?

Yes. It is very important to work closely with your advisor(s) to make sure the courses you are taking at other schools will transfer to UW–Madison and fulfill the requirements you want to complete. You can also check Transferology to see how courses transfer. If you are currently a UW–Madison Online student receiving financial aid and would like to take some courses at another school, you may be eligible to use a consortium agreement. A consortium agreement is an agreement between two schools where your home school – UW–Madison – will provide financial aid while you temporarily take classes at another institution (host school).

Q: How do I know if my transfer credits apply towards my degree requirements?

Transfer credits can apply to your degree requirements depending on which major and/or degree you intend to complete. To learn more about degree and major requirements, consult the Guide or the appropriate undergraduate major. You will also work closely with your academic and career advisor to go over your program plan.

Q: I have an associate degree; will all of my credits transfer?

Congrats on finishing your associate degree! Which and how many of your credits transfer depends on a few factors. If you have an associate degree from one of the colleges with whom we have a transfer agreement, your credits will transfer to your degree requirements as noted in the transfer agreement. Transferology is also a helpful resource to check how your courses transfer to UW–Madison.

Q: Is there a maximum number of credits I can transfer?

The maximum number of transferable semester credits from a two-year college is approximately 72. There is no credit limit on transferable credits from a four-year university.

Q: What does it mean to be a transfer student?

Any student who has completed at least 12 transferable college credits is considered a transfer student.

Q: What is a Transfer Agreement?

A transfer agreement is a contract between two universities/colleges that guarantees admission into a select program at the receiving university (i.e., university to which you plan to transfer), as long as students meet all requirements. Transferring through a transfer agreement can also maximize the number of credits you transfer into UW-Madison Online.

Q: Will my previously earned credits and coursework transfer?

Upon admission to UW–Madison, courses you have taken at other colleges/universities for credit will be officially evaluated for transfer by our Credit Evaluation Services team. Learn more about the evaluation of transfer credits.

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Your determination knows no boundaries, so why should your academic journey? Our online bachelor’s degree programs are designed so that you can pursue the career of your dreams while staying committed to your personal and professional responsibilities.

Through our transfer pathway program, you can apply credit from previous associate degree coursework to an online degree at UW-Madison. Sign up to get started.

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UW–Madison Online degrees are a great option if you want the prestige of a UW–Madison degree with the flexibility to choose your course load and study from wherever you are while navigating school and life. If your school isn’t listed or you already have an associate degree – explore your next steps.

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The transfer experience from Madison College to UW–Madison was excellent. I hope that my academics will provide future opportunities to advance into a higher-level management or director role.

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FAQs about the transfer process

Can I get credit for AP, IB, A-Level and CLEP exams?

Can I take courses at other schools to transfer to UW-Madison while enrolled in UW-Madison Online courses?

How do I know if my transfer credits apply towards my degree requirements?

I have an associate degree; will all of my credits transfer?

I plan to transfer after I finish my associate degree, as my school has a transfer agreement with UW–Madison Online. What do I need to do?

Is there a maximum number of credits I can transfer?

What does it mean to be a transfer student?

What is a Transfer Agreement?

Will my previously earned credits and coursework transfer?

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