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Madison College’s University Transfer programs are designed for students who want to kick-start their studies at Madison College and then transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a different institution.
In 2025, the college expanded pathways for those students, launching new transfer agreements with bachelor’s degree-granting institutions to increase access, reduce barriers, and open doors to universities across Wisconsin and the nation.
Partnerships enhances opportunities
A new partnership with the UNCF, launched in fall 2025, provides Madison College students access to valuable scholarships, financial aid, career advising and exclusive access to 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
“This collaboration will be incredibly impactful for our students,” said Madison College Provost Dr. Beth Giles. “Creating opportunities for all our students to have equitable access to higher education and its benefits is a priority here at Madison College. We are thankful for this partnership with UNCF.”
“Our partnership with Madison College reflects a shared commitment to student success, creating clear, supportive pathways for learners to thrive at our nation’s HBCUs,” said Ed Smith-Lewis, UNCF senior vice president, strategic partnerships and ICB. “This articulation agreement is not just about transfer credits—it’s about transferring opportunity, aspiration, and the promise of degree attainment for more students.”
The relationship with UNCF facilitates connections between Madison College and UNCF institutions with the goal of facilitating transfer pathways with those interested institutions. The goal is to ease the complexity in navigating the transfer process, provide resources for financial aid planning and literacy and support degree completion and secure degree-relevant employment.
Founded in 1944, UNCF aims to increase the number of African American students attending and graduating from college. By providing essential scholarships, the organization has successfully doubled the number of minority students pursuing higher education.
Connecting students to top universities
The Transfer Scholar Network (TSN), led by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and supported by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, aims to enhance the national transfer pathway to select bachelor’s degree-granting colleges and universities with high graduation rates.
With exclusive webinars, invaluable resources, generous financial aid, and dedicated support, TSN will empower Madison College students to navigate the transfer admissions and financial aid processes effectively.
Madison College initiated the TSN partnership to expand its reach to students.
Since launching in 2021, TSN has successfully engaged 372 students from eight two-year colleges, with most achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher and coming from diverse backgrounds, including lower-income communities. In its inaugural admissions cycle in spring 2022, over 20% of TSN students received admission offers from partner colleges, significantly exceeding the average admission rate of 15.6% at these institutions.
Nomination for the TSN is based on well-defined eligibility criteria, including academic excellence, financial need, holistic life experiences, and readiness for transfer.
“This program is an amazing opportunity for Madison College students. We know the education that we provide our students is an excellent foundation for the completion of a bachelor’s degree and our participation as a partner confirms the rigor provided at Madison College,” said Madison College Transfer Services Director Yohlunda Mosley Hill.
In-state transfer opportunities expand
With more than 100 transfer pathways to different bachelor’s degree-granting institutions, options for further education beyond Madison College are plentiful. In 2025 alone, Madison College announced nine new transfer agreements with in-state schools. These agreements include:
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- University of Wisconsin-Stout
Hospitality
General Business
Digital Marketing & Technology
Criminal Justice - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Accounting - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Online Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
Fitness, Recreation and Wellness
To learn more, visit the Transfer Services web page or contact an advisor at Madison College.
