What is it?
The provides a set of courses that are transferable between all Universities of Wisconsin universities and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) districts and typically satisfy general education or general degree requirements. The UCTA went into effect September 2021. Specific information about how each course in the UCTA will transfer to a college or university and will satisfy general requirements may be accessed through Transferology.
Who is it for?
The UCTA is designed for a student who is not sure about their major or program, and/or not sure what school they plan to transfer to in the future. If you know your major, there may be an articulation agreement or a transfer guide that will be more helpful.
How should I use it?
Always discuss your transfer plans with a UW or WTCS transfer advisor early to make sure you are using the agreement or transfer guide that is best for your academic goals. The courses represented in the UCTA may satisfy degree requirements differently for you depending on the course requirements related to the major you declare.
Utilize the Transfer Wisconsin’s searchable database to:
- View the list of courses included in the Universal Credit Transfer Agreement.
- View a larger set of transferable courses and course equivalencies within academic departments at each UW or WTCS campus using Transferology.
- View transfer guides and articulation agreements that map out specific degree plans and course transfer plans for a range of majors and programs of study.