Agreements simplify process for FVTC students to transfer to partner schools
Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens, Communications & Content Manager, Fox Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) has joined forces with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) to encourage more students to advance their education through University Transfer Degree (UTD) agreements with both universities.
These partnerships create opportunities for students to complete their first two years of general education classes at FVTC, earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree and transfer credits to UWM or UWSP to pursue a bachelor’s degree with junior standing. Additionally, UWM’s transfer agreement includes the acceptance of at least 60 credits from graduates of FVTC’s Associate of Applied Science degree programs.
“Since we launched the University Transfer Degree in 2023, the program has seen impressive growth in enrollment,” shared Dr. Chris Matheny, president of FVTC. “As we get ready for the fall semester, we have 414 students enrolled in these programs; 198 in the Associate of Arts and 216 in the Associate of Science. There is clearly an interest in these educational pathways.”
At UW-Milwaukee, all FVTC associate degree holders from any graduation year will be guaranteed admission and transfer of at least 60 credits. This means they could start at UWM already halfway toward many bachelor’s degrees. They will have access to 103 bachelor’s programs and 105 graduate programs, including the state’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health. UWM has the largest and top-rated online education program in Wisconsin and offers more than 900 online courses and 52 fully online degree and certification programs.
“At UWM, we are committed to providing onramps to education, and these agreements with Fox Valley Technical College help us do that in a deliberate manner,” said UWM Chancellor Mark Mone. “These transfer agreements provide FVTC graduates with clear pathways to a four-year degree, ultimately reducing their costs and shortening what I like to call their ‘time to paycheck.’ I’m grateful to our friends at FVTC and UWSP for their willingness to work together to provide broader access to education.”
At UW-Stevens Point, these transfer guide agreements serve FVTC graduates choosing to enroll in any of more than 70 different baccalaureate programs within four academic colleges. UWSP is highly regarded for its natural resources, education, health and wellness, fine arts, business and economics and STEM programs.
“At UW-Stevens Point, we value opportunities to partner with Fox Valley Technical College and other technical colleges around the state,” said Chancellor Thomas Gibson. “These collaborations ensure accessible and affordable paths for students to earn a bachelor’s degree. We can all be proud of working together to move Wisconsin students forward.”
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