University of Wisconsin - Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Wisconsin-Parkside accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 40% of students who start college at University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Wisconsin-Parkside may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Wisconsin-Parkside directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

When choosing a major, University of Wisconsin-Parkside students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.University of Wisconsin-Parkside allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Wisconsin-Parkside false.University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Parkside true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Parkside true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, check with the school directly.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Require Internships?

🟨 University of Wisconsin-Parkside does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Library

The main library on campus is the UWP Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UW Parkside offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

•Molecular biology; pharmacy with Rosalind-Franklin University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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