UW Colleges Transfer
The Associate of Arts and Science Degree
What is the Associate Degree?
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree is a foundation for many majors in the UW System and is generally accepted by other UW System institutions as fulfilling the university-wide, college and school general education breadth requirements.
The degree may not fulfill certain proficiency, major and/or program-specific requirements.
Visit the transfer site on specific programs or majors at the UW System Institutions.
What do I need to get an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree?
The Degree Requirements are:
- A minimum of 60 credits is required.
- The UW Colleges General Education Requirements must be fulfilled.
- At least 24 of the 60 credits must be completed within the UW Colleges , or at least 12 of the last 24 credits must be earned within the UW Colleges.
- A student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 earned at the UW Colleges and 2.0 overall GPA in credits applied to the Associate of Arts and Science degree.
- Students must be enrolled at a UW Colleges campus during the semester in which the degree requirements are completed or have earned 60 degree credits prior to transferring from the UW Colleges to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.
To see how your credits transfer into another UW System Institution, refer to the Transfer Information System Web site or see how they would transfer to Northland College.
Do I need the Associate of Arts and Science degree?
The Associate of Arts and Science degree provides you with a smooth transfer. In addition, it will satisfy the "University Wide General Education Breadth Requirements" at all University of Wisconsin campuses. The Associate degree will provide you with a broad liberal arts foundation that will apply to most majors.
But it isn't always necessary. For most universities, the Associate of Arts and Science degree will meet all of your general education requirements, plus any additional requirements the University may have. You need to work closely with your advisor to determine whether the Associate degree is beneficial for the school to which you will transfer.