Frequently Asked Questions on Transferring to Another Educational Institution
Transfer agreements can be complex. The Transfer and Placement Office is available to help you make an easy transition to a four-year degree college.
- How do I know which credits that I have taken at NTC will transfer to a four-year college? Is there a list of agreements between NTC and four-year colleges?
The NTC website has agreements listed by program and institution, click on here. You can also visit the Transfer Information System (TIS) online at www.uwsa.edu/tis for information on UW college transfer agreements by course or program.
Xang Lee, NTC’s transfer specialist, can assist you with credit transfer questions. Also, when you apply to your university of interest, you will receive a credit evaluation that will show you which credits transfer.
- Do I need to have a certain number of credits to transfer to a college or university?
You do not need a certain number of credits to transfer, but requirements for admission may differ depending on the number of credits you have earned. Check out the college website of the school you’d like to attend to find specific transfer requirements.
- Who should I talk to when considering transferring to another college? Where can I go?
You may talk to NTC’s transfer specialist, Xang Lee, in the Transfer and Placement Office. He will connect you to the transfer representative from the college that you are planning to attend.
- Are there any websites that can tell me how my credits will transfer?
For the University of Wisconsin Schools, the Transfer Information System (TIS) at www.uwsa.edu/tis will identify how credits transfer, transfer agreements between schools and transfer guides. Visit www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu for information on UW programs, majors and catalogs, as well as links to the UW Schools.
- Will there be opportunities to meet with representatives of colleges and universities on the NTC campus?
Yes. There will be a number of opportunities to meet with representatives: Upcoming Events Here
- NTC will host a Transfer Fair on March 18th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm in Room E101 and E102 at the Wausau campus.
- Individual campus representatives will be visiting NTC in the Transfer and Placement Office for prospective students. Watch for information in the College Connection newsletter, or check with instructors, counselors, advisors or the Transfer and Placement Office for opportunities.
- How do I know which colleges or universities have the bachelor’s degree that I am interested in pursuing?
Check with the transfer specialist at NTC, the university of interest, or the following websites:
- Why do some courses not transfer or transfer as “no degree credit”?
These courses are not part of the requirements for a particular major at the college you are considering. Not all credits transfer the same to all schools.
- If I know I am going to a particular college or university for a specific major after NTC, how do I find out about the program requirements and is there a specific person to contact?
Visit the website of each individual college to find information regarding program requirements and the name of their transfer representative and if you need assistance, please contact Xang Lee, NTC’s transfer specialist.
- If I am planning on transferring, what specific things do I need to do?
Contact the transfer specialist at NTC to assist you with:
- Identifying your career goal
- Identifying the college that has a program that relates to your career goal
- Determining which NTC credits will transfer
- Assisting with the application for admissions and transcripts
- When do I start the process for transfer?
Start as soon as possible. Gathering information will help you make informed decisions about which credits will transfer.
- I’d like to earn my bachelors degree in Wausau. What are my options?
We are continuing to work with colleges to be able to offer programs locally.
Visit here for information on colleges that offer programs locally or online.
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