A new partnership between Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is expanding access to in-demand engineering degrees – allowing students to complete a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial & Systems Engineering.
Qualified NWTC students now have guaranteed transfer pathways into UW-Platteville’s ABET-accredited engineering programs. The partnership, part of UW-Platteville’s Engineering Partnership Program, removes traditional barriers by offering hybrid and online course options, dual enrollment opportunities, and the flexibility for students to work and live in Northeast Wisconsin while finishing their degree.
As a newly designated PEP Site, NWTC will host UW-Platteville’s distance learning courses, taught by Platteville faculty and supported through joint academic advising from both institutions.
NWTC students can now pursue several flexible routes to a UW-Platteville engineering degree:
- Begin with NWTC’s Associate of Science (AS) degree for a direct path to a four-year degree. Students can start with the AS program, then transfer smoothly into UW-Platteville’s Electrical, Industrial & Systems, or Mechanical Engineering programs.
- Start in NWTC’s applied associate of science (A.A.S) in Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Design Technology programs. Students in these programs can then dual enroll with UW-Platteville’s BSEE, BSISE, or BSME after completing 2–4 semesters of coursework.
- Work first, transfer later. Students who want to work in the engineering technology field (or study while working) can complete the A.A.S. plus an additional ~17 credits to earn the Associate of Science (AS) degree, then transfer to UW-Platteville when ready.
