Green Bay Reporter

GREEN BAY, Wis. – NWTC transfer student and UW-Green Bay graduate Adan Cordova ’24 shared his experience during a discussion on expanding transfer opportunities between NWTC and UW-Green Bay. “I pushed myself and never lost hope in my ambition,” said Cordova. “I moved toward my objective, earning degree credits while exploring programs to study at NWTC and ultimately transferring to UW-Green Bay.”

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, transfer pathways from technical college to university unlock opportunities for students to achieve their full potential. Expanding on their partnership, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and UW-Green Bay announced that students from NWTC will now be guaranteed admission into UW-Green Bay within the Human Biology, Marketing, and Psychology programs.

The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green Bay Campus. Cordova was part of the discussion, sharing his experience as a transfer student who began at NWTC and then transferred to UW-Green Bay. He continued to pursue his dream to work in the medical field through the Human Biology program and graduated from UW-Green Bay in spring of 2024.

The expansion of current transfer opportunities will allow students in the region to begin their steps towards earning a bachelor’s degree at NWTC by completing their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree with a focus on foundational general studies or other related associate degree programs. Students can then transfer to UW-Green Bay as junior status students and be directly admitted to continue their path to a degree.

“The expanded partnership with UW-Green Bay reaffirms our shared commitment to the success of our students and community,” said NWTC President Kristen Raney. “By bridging the gap between technical education and university pathways, we are not just developing talent but laying a foundation of social mobility within our region and beyond.”

UW-Green Bay Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Jennifer Jones commented on the partnership: “The expansion of the partnership between UW-Green Bay and NWTC benefits everyone in the region. This progress honors the great education that is happening at the technical colleges in our region and breaks down barriers for students who want to continue their education at UW-Green Bay.”

Saving students thousands in tuition costs and providing guaranteed transfer as junior status, the expanded transfer program offers affordable pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree. About 50% of NWTC transfer students choose to attend UW-Green Bay. Over the past six years, more than 1,000 UW-Green Bay graduates started at NWTC.

This collaborative partnership provides a clear pathway for students to envision themselves continuing their academic goals through transfer programs. Both institutions have additional information regarding transfer opportunities on their websites.

About NWTC:

Established in 1912, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a two-year technical college with three campuses serving over 24,000 students annually. The College offers degrees in over 200 career fields via various instruction methods. Ninety-one percent of NWTC graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

About UW-Green Bay:

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay serves 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students annually across four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin. Offering 200 academic degrees and certificates since opening its doors in 1965, it is one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing universities.