Where can my credits take me?
Western has articulation agreements with a number of four-year colleges and universities that allow you to take some or all of your credits and transfer to a baccalaureate program. While some institutions allow you to take your associate’s degree and transfer directly into a four-year institution at junior standing, some institutions only accept a certain number of occupational and technical credits. The number of transfer credits varies with each agreement at each institution. Check with college or university you are interested in transferring to in order to verify the program and number of credits that will transfer.
Associate of Arts/Science Degrees
Western has partnered with UW-Baraboo/Sauk County, UW-Richland, and Viterbo University to offer Associate’s degree programs. These are collaborative degrees consisting mostly of General Studies courses taken at both Western and the other campuses. You can then transfer your credits to either the University of Wisconsin System or Viterbo University respectively. Tuition is blended and financial aid is available for these programs.
For more information contact:
Western Technical College – brandauhyneka@westerntc.edu
Viterbo University – dlmueller@viterbo.edu
UW-Richland – john.poole@uwc.edu
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County – ruth.joyce@uwc.edu
Transfer Agreements by University
Winona State University
Students with an associate’s degree in Business Education, Criminal Justice and Nursing are eligible to have credits transferred to WSU.
Viterbo University
If you have earned a two-year associate’s degree from Western, you will find two routes to Baccalaureate Degree Completion at Viterbo University. Graduates transferring from Western can complete degree programs offered through either the Traditional Undergraduate Admission Office or the School of Adult Learning Office.
Upper Iowa University
Students with an associate’s degree from Western may have up to 78 credits applied toward a bachelor’s degree. Those who graduate with a one or two year vocational diploma may also receive credits toward a bachelor’s degree. All transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credits from Upper Iowa University.
University of Wisconsin System
Students can transfer up to 30 general studies credits to the University of Wisconsin system. Other agreements between programs also exist. Visit the Transfer Information System Web site for more information.
University of WI - Whitewater
If you have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree.
University of WI - Stout
If you have an associate's degree from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree in a variety of program areas.
University of WI - Stevens Point
Western has an agreement for the following program: Clinical Lab Technician, Criminal Justice –Law Enforcement Academy, and Early Childhood Education.
University of WI - River Falls
Western has an agreement for the following program: Agribusiness/Science Technology and Early Childhood Education.
University of WI – Platteville
Western has program credit transfer agreements for the following programs: Accounting, Agribusiness/Science Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics, Finance, IT-Web and Software Developer, Marketing, Mechanical Design, Supervisory Management, and Visual Communications.
University of WI - Parkside
If you have an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree.
University of WI – Oshkosh
If you have an associate's degree in Nursing or Early Childhood Education from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree. Western also has agreements for the following programs: Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, DisAbility Support Specialist, Instructional Assistant, and Supervisory Management.
University of WI - Milwaukee
If you have an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Nursing from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
University of WI - Madison
If you have an associate's degree in Nursing from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree.
University of WI – La Crosse
If you have an associate's degree in Computer Engineering Technology or Radiography from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree. Western also has agreements for the following programs: Accounting, Business Administration, Clinical Lab Technician, Early Childhood Education, Finance, IT-Network Specialist, IT-Web and Software Developer, Marketing, and Visual Communications.
University of WI - Green Bay
If you have an associate's degree in Nursing from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree.
University of WI - Eau Claire
If you have an associate's degree in Nursing from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree.
Silver Lake College
If you have an associate's degree from Western, you may have 60 or more credits applied toward a bachelor's degree in a variety of program areas.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
If you have an associate’s degree from Western in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), you can enter as a junior into MSOE’s BS in electrical engineering technology program. Graduates with an AAS degree in a business area may earn a BS in management in one of five concentration areas: information systems, operations management, marketing management, financial management, or business administration.
Marian College
Most AAS degrees will be fully accepted and recognized by Marian College. You will earn a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies (IDS) after completing the liberal arts portion of the bachelor’s degree. The completed associate’s degree will be considered the “major field of study.” The IDS degree is offered in both the traditional daytime format and in the accelerated evening program.
Lakeland College
Graduates with an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education who have attained a final grade point average of at least 3.0 and wish to complete a Lakeland College Bachelor of Arts degree and teacher certification program in Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education (PK-6) can attend the Lakeland College on-campus day program.
Franklin University
Franklin University delivers on-line programs leading to a bachelor’s degree in the following programs: accounting, applied management, business administration, business forensics, computer science, digital communications, financial management, forensic accounting, health care management, human resources management, information technology, management, management information sciences, marketing, and public safety management. A master of business administration degree is also available. In addition to the transfer of all Western associate’s degree program credits, some of the Franklin University course credits for junior or senior level courses are delivered by Western program staff.
Ferris State University
Graduates with an associate’s degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Technology program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 may apply to the bachelor of science program in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Heating and enter with junior standing.
Capella University
Western Technical College graduates with an associate of arts or science degree can enter into Capella’s upper division undergraduate school. Capella offers bachelor of science degrees in business and information technology. The graduate must have earned a 2.0 Grade Point Average and satisfy the General Education requirements of the State of Minnesota Higher Education Service Office. Provisional acceptance to Capella may be granted to students who complete 40 semester credits at Western with a 2.3 GPA.
