Office of Admissions

Associate Degree Programs

Associate of Arts & Sciences

Candidates for the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree must have a high school diploma, GED or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Students with transferable college credit should have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. Students below a 2.00 will be evaluated as part of our holistic admissions review.  How to Apply.

Note: On the e-application, this program is called “Liberal Arts – Associate Program.”

Business Administration

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must have earned at least 10 transferable college credits and have a transfer credit GPA of 2.00 or higher. How to Apply.

• Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered for our Associate of Arts & Sciences (AAS) degree program. Once you have met the minimum transferable credit requirements, you may request a program change or wait to transfer after the AAS degree is earned.

Diagnostic Imaging

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree must have an Associate Degree in a related field (e.g. diagnostic imaging, medical sonography, radiography) OR a hospital-based diagnostic imaging training program. You must also have an electronic copy of an active ARRT, ARMRIT, ARDMS, or CCI registry card. How to Apply.

• Note to students applying to the Diagnostic Imaging program – It is not necessary for graduates of a hospital-based training program to acquire a transcript for admission.  For associate-degree holders, transcripts are still needed for transfer-credit assessment.

Health Sciences

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences degree must have an earned Associate Degree (for which a minimum of 60 credits will be awarded towards the Health Sciences degree) OR earned 60 transferable credits to UW-Milwaukee (for which equivalent course credit will be applied toward the Health Sciences degree after transcripts are reviewed). How to Apply.

The program prefers that candidates have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 from all prior accredited colleges and universities. Candidates with a total cumulative GPA of less than 2.00 are still considered for admission and are encouraged to apply. Please get in touch with an Enrollment Adviser for more information.

Information Science and Technology

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Information Science & Technology (IST) must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher from all prior accredited colleges and universities and earned at least 60 transferrable credits that are applicable to the degree.  How to Apply.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must have:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or undergraduate nursing diploma
• Active, unencumbered state RN license
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from prior coursework
• Work experience as a nurse

NOTE:

1. 1. Nursing diplomas are granted from in-hospital education programs (not from colleges).
   2. Prior college transcripts from which you may transfer credit must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation).
   3. While there are no on-campus requirements in this program, students must find their own clinical project and a qualified preceptor in their own workplace or another setting in their community for their capstone course. How to Apply.

Business Analytics

To be considered for admission to the Business Analytics certificate program, you must have at least 3 credits of transferable college algebra. In addition, you must meet one of the following four requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or;
• Junior or senior standing in a bachelor’s program, or;
• Associate degree AND at least 2 years of business experience, or;
• At least 5 years of business experience, preferably at the mid-management level or at an entrepreneurial firm.

Students with transferable college credit should have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. How to apply. 

Health Care Informatics

To be considered for admission, candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).  Students with transferable college credit should have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Students with transferable college credit should have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. How to Apply.

Project Management

To be considered for admission to the Project Management Certificate Program, candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Junior or senior standing at UW-Parkside or another college/university
• An undergraduate degree
• Five years of business experience, preferably at mid-level management or above or at an entrepreneurial firm
• Associate degree and two years of business experience, preferably at mid-level management or above or at an entrepreneurial firm

Students with transferable college credit should have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. How to Apply.

Substance Use Disorders

Registrants should hold, or be actively working on, a bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or human services field (such as counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, or related fields). If you have extensive human services experience but lack a bachelor’s degree, call our advisers to discuss your options. How to Apply.

Admissions Decisions

The admission review process for UW Flexible Option programs evaluates various factors, including high school record, the strength of previous college coursework, curriculum rigor, academic readiness, test scores, grade point average, academic goals, relevant work experience, and your potential for success.

Note: If you haven’t earned transferable credit in college algebra for a UW-Milwaukee degree program, you might be required to complete a math placement test within your initial four subscription periods of enrollment.  

Deferring your Start Date

Applications remain valid for up to 1 year. If it has been over a year since your last enrollment, you must reapply for admission. For those who recently stopped out but were enrolled in a UW Flexible Option program within the last year, check returning student admissions for more information.

To change your desired start term, submit the the Term Change Form by the 1st of the month preceding your intended start date. For instance, if you plan to start in July, submit the form by June 1. Any inquiries can be directed to the UW Flexible Option Office of Admissions at admissions@uwex.edu.

1. Activate your University Account and Email

Within five business days of being admitted, you’ll receive an email from your home campus containing your campus ID number, username, and instructions for activating your university student account and email. If you encounter any issues with your account, feel free to reach out to Tech Support for assistance.

Activate your account promptly, as these systems are essential for bill payment, course registration, and monitoring your degree progress. Your university email serves as the primary communication channel for all program-related matters, so make sure to check it regularly.

UW-Milwaukee Account Activation Set-up

• Overview of Panther Account Activation
• PAWS Account Login page
• How to check UW-Milwaukee Email
• UWM students must sign-up for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance account security.  Enrollment in MGA is prompted by during your initial login to Office 365.  See the following link for more information on MFA cybersecurity at UWM. In case of login issues, contact the UWM Help Desk at 414-229-4040 or  visit uwm.edu/helpdesk.
• Remember to complete the UWM University Credit Agreement
• Account Resource Documents – PAWS KnowledgeBase

UW-Parkside Account Activation Set-up

• Overview of Solar Account Set-up and Password Management
• SOLAR Account Login page
• Upon activating your SOLAR account, it is crucial to promptly enroll in the DUO Device Management Portal. Access to SOLAR or RangerMail will not be possible until DUO enrollment is complete.  See the following link for more information on DUO Two-Step Authentication. If you are having any difficulty enrolling in DUO, reach out to the Tech Bar at 262-595-2444.
• How to check UW-Parkside Email (RangerMail)
• Account Resource Documents Soar KnowledgeBase

If you have any trouble activating your account, contact your home campus help desk for assistance:

• UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
• UW-Parkside Help Desk

2. Complete Orientation Part 2

Within the week following admissions, ,you will receive a self-enrollment link and instructions for completing Part 2 of your Orientation via email from your Success Coach. Access Orientation, Part 2, is granted after activating your home campus student account.

Important: Utilize your home campus email credentials to complete Orientation in Canvas.  Questions can be directed to:  ASC@uwex.wisconsin.edu.  Upon receiving the self-enrollment link from your Success Coach, refer to step-by-step instructions for accessing Orientation.

3. Transfer Credit Evaluations

Official transfer credit evaluations will occur within the first two weeks of your program admission. During the admission process, you were asked to submit official transcripts from each college or university attended (refer to details on How to Send Transcripts to the UW Flexible Option Admissions Office).

Transfer credit will be awarded from degree-granting colleges or universities with institutional accreditation from an accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Non-CHEA approved institutional accreditors recognized by the Department of Education will be considered on a case-by-case basis and transfer credit allowed if appropriate based on the quality, comparability, and applicability of the coursework.  Schools with programmatic accreditation may be evaluated for transfer if the accreditor is recognized by CHEA and the relevant coursework falls within the accreditor’s area of specialization.

Note: Applicants to the Diagnostic Imaging program who were graduates of a hospital-based training program do not need to obtain their transcript for admission. However, transcripts are required for transfer-credit assessment for of associate-degree holders, .

You may review how your credit may transfer by using the following databases:

• UW-Parkside – Transferology
• UW-Milwauke – Transfer Equivalency Database (TED) or the Internal UWM Transfer Lookup*

*Students who attended UW-Milwaukee may use the Internal Transfer Lookup to assess how coursework from one undergraduate career (Associate Degree Programs, UW Flex Programs, Bachelor’s Degree Programs) will internally transfer to another. The UWM Registrar’s Office will officially determine results upon acceptance to the student’s desired program.

If you lack transferrable credit in college algebra to UW-Milwaukee, a math placement test will be required within your initial four subscription periods of enrollment.

4. Apply for Financial Aid

• If your program is eligible for  financial aid, and you wish to apply, complete the online FAFSA.
  • UW-Milwaukee school code is 003896
  • UW-Parkside school code is 005015
• Refer to the financial aid section in Orientation 2 for more details.  For any financial aid inquires, contact financialaid@uwex.edu or call 877-895-3276.Note – While providing the SSN is not mandatory for university admission, it is required for financial aid. This ensures eligibility for potential educational tax benefits on your federal tax return, if applicable.

5. Veteran Benefits

• If you, your parent, or your spouse is a veteran, you might qualify for veteran’s benefits.
• Refer to our website for more information or contact the respective offices:
  • UW-Milwaukee Military Education Benefits Office at 414-229-6627, vets@uwm.edu
  • UW-Parkside Veterans Services at 262-595-2497, veterans@uwp.edu
• To allow for processing time, initiate the veteran’s benefits application process early, as it may take four or more weeks.