In July 2020, Transferology replaced UW Systems’ (UWS) homegrown Transfer Information System (TIS). UW System purchased Transferlolgy as a web-based tool to share transfer credit data among all public colleges and universities in the state and to recruit students from across the country. TIS was limited to sharing freshman/sophomore-level courses and only updated six times …
SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) is one of the first ways students transition to UW–Madison. Hosted by the Center for First-Year Experience (CFYE), several offices across campus help with the transition process as consultants while students begin learning about academic advising, degree requirements, enrollment, and campus resources. The RO helped students, faculty and staff …
As we are all aware, this year brought UW–Madison its second-consecutive, largest incoming class yet and it is exciting to have so many new Badgers on campus. With the excitement of a new, largest class there is also an increased workload in our units. The Office of the Registrar is very proud of its team …
The Course Equivalency Service provides a guarantee of transferability to currently enrolled UW–Madison students who plan to complete summer or winter term course work through another institution. Knowing exactly how a course will transfer back to UW–Madison allows students to enroll in summer or winter term courses that will satisfy their degree/major/certificate requirements. The Course …
At a recent presentation to UCAAA (University Council for Academic Affairs and Assessment), Scott Golueke, Beth Warner and Scott Owczarek presented a proposal for the formation of the new Undergraduate Transfer Credit Advisory Group (UTCAG). At a recent presentation to UCAAA (University Council for Academic Affairs and Assessment), Scott Golueke, Beth Warner and Scott Owczarek …
In mid-October we celebrated National Transfer Student Week. During the week, the Transfer Transition Program provided the opportunity for individuals to recognize those who have helped or impacted transfer students, such individuals were given the title of Transfer Champions. In mid-October we celebrated National Transfer Student Week. During the week, the Transfer Transition Program provided …
As mentioned in a previous article, this year has brought about a lot of change for credit evaluation. The transition of work and creation of the Credit Evaluation Services team, implementation of new systems, and now adjusting the evaluation and auto-posting of Advanced Placement (AP) test scores. As mentioned in a previous article, this year …
On July 1, our campus launched a new online credit transfer tool called “Transferology” as part of a UW System project to improve transfer friendliness statewide. This new tool helps students make informed decisions on transfers and understand how credits will transfer from UW System schools, Wisconsin Technical Colleges, Wisconsin Tribal Colleges, and several two-year …
As many of you are aware, in late October credit evaluation services transitioned from the Office of Admissions and Recruitment (OAR) to the Office of the Registrar (RO). The new Credit Evaluation Services (CES) team, housed within the CRES unit, processes course credit and AP/IB test credits for incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well …