College

The scholarship amount is determined by the cost of Wisconsin resident tuition. For academic year 2018-2019, Wisconsin resident tuition was $10,555.52 (https://registrar.wisc.edu/tuitionrates/).

Students who successfully complete the precollege component of PEOPLE or Information Technology Academy (ITA) and have been directly admitted or admitted as transfer student to UW-Madison may be eligible for a four-year Wisconsin resident tuition scholarship. To be eligible for the PEOPLE Scholarship students must:

• Successfully complete PEOPLE’s Precollege Program or ITA.
• Receive approval for in-state tuition by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Registrar’s Office. Click here for Wisconsin Residency requirements.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Student Financial Aid by the FAFSA Priority Deadline, December 1.  For more information about Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin, click here.
• Abide by all academic and non-academic requirements of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and PEOPLE Scholarship.

Transferring to UW-Madison

For more information about transferring to UW-Madison, click here.

Who is a transfer student?

A transfer student is anyone who has attended another college or university after graduating from high school and wishes to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at UW–Madison.

In order to be eligible for transfer admission, you must have completed at least 24 transferable semester hours of college-level work. AP, A-Level, IB, and CLEP cannot be used toward the 24 transferable credit requirement. UW-Madison does not admit freshman-level transfer students.

UW-Madison/UW Colleges Transfer Contract

The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a Transfer Contract for students who begin in an associate degree program at any of the 13 UW Colleges campuses. Students who begin as first-semester freshmen at one of the 13 UW Colleges campuses, who submit a Declaration of Intent to Participate prior to completing 30 credits, who meet requirements for admission to UW–Madison, and who meet specified levels of academic achievement at a UW Colleges campus, will be granted admission to UW–Madison as a transfer student.

Associate Degree Transfer Contracts

Students interested in transferring after starting at one of four participating schools can do so after completing the appropriate transfer program track of an associate degree program offered at that school. To be eligible, students need to declare their intent to participate before earning their first 30 credits, complete a minimum of 54 transferable credits, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete the transfer track within five years.

PEOPLE Scholarship for Transfer Students

Students who are admitted for transfer to UW-Madison are eligible to access their PEOPLE scholarship. Only students who were in good standing with the PEOPLE Precollege Program or Information Technology Program will be eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship will be prorated according to the number of transfer credits accepted by the university.

0-8 credits = 0 semesters (eligible for 8 semesters)
9-18 credits = 1 semester (eligible for 7 semesters)
19-36 credits = 2 semesters (eligible for 6 semesters)
37-54 credits = 3 semesters (eligible for 5 semesters)
55-72 credits = 4 semesters (eligible for 4 semesters)
73-90 credits = 5 semesters (eligible for 3 semesters)
91- 108 credits = 6 semesters (eligible for 2 semesters)
109-126 credits = 7 semesters (eligible for 1 semester)

Prior to applying for transfer, contact the PEOPLE College Staff to inform them of your intent.

The Leaders for Excellence, Advancement and Diversity Conference (LEAD Conference) is the annual academic and leadership development conference for first and second year PEOPLE Scholars. Scholars participate in a series of large and small group workshops led by campus partners, PEOPLE staff, alumni and upper level PEOPLE Scholars. The scholars will learn about their strengths and areas of growth, academic and personal identities, values, mental health and wellness, financial literacy, social justice and creative arts.

The Empower PEOPLE provides scholars opportunities to create authentic relationships and take on leadership roles in planning events for their peers with the support of PEOPLE program staff. Events planned will align with our guiding principles: Academic Success, Bridging Community, Advocacy and Global Leadership.

Programming Goals:

1. Scholars will gain leadership skills by serving on the leadership team
2. Develop, implement, and facilitate programming for student engagement with PEOPLE
3. Build authentic relationships within and across cohorts

Alumni Connections is a professional networking event for current third and fourth-year PEOPLE Scholars to connect with alumni of PEOPLE. Scholars participate in panels, small group, and speed-networking activities to learn from the professional and education experiences of PEOPLE Alumni to aid their own post-graduation plans.

The First Year

Participation Requirements:

• Successfully complete the Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE)
• Enroll in the PEOPLE First Year Seminar (Fall & Spring Terms)
• PEOPLE First-Year Orientation
• Fall Kick Off
• Meet with your College Advisor a minimum of twice per semester
• Participate in at least one of the following High Impact Practice (HIP) – highly recommended
  • First-Year Interest Group (FIG)
  • Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS)
  • Residential Learning Community
  • Honors Program
  • Leadership Certificate
  • Service-Learning Course

Academic Requirements:

• Complete Midterm Progress Report for Fall & Spring semesters
• Complete a portfolio of your involvement, accomplishments, and goals (may be completed as a part of your PEOPLE class)
• Complete at least 30 credits by the end of your 1^st year
• Stay in good academic standing within your school or college
• Meet with your College Advisor before dropping a course or withdraw
• Meet with declared major advisor or CCAS advisor
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above
• Review your Degree Planner with your College Scholar Advisor

Academic Goals:

• Complete Communications A and Quantitative A requirements
• Know how to read and print your DARS, and how to make “what-if” DARS
• Complete a world language course if you are planning to receive retroactive credits with a B or better

Engagement Opportunities:

• Become a participating member of the Empower PEOPLE Scholars Planning Group
• Attend the Study Abroad Fair
• Attend the Career and Internship Expo
• Attend Student Organization Fair
• Attend MCOR Student Organization Fair
• PEOPLE Employment Opportunities (Assistant Site Coordinators, Tutors, Office Assistants, Summer Residential Mentors)
• Become a participating member of any registered student organization

The Second Year

Participation Requirements:

• Attend the Fall Kick Off
• Attend LEAD Conference
• Meet with your College Advisor a minimum of twice per semester

Academic Requirements:

• Stay in good academic standing within your school or college
• Meet with your College Advisor before dropping a course or withdraw
• Complete at least 60 credits by the end of your 2^nd year
• Complete 2/3 of general education requirements
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above
• Review your Degree Planner with your College Scholar Advisor

Academic Goals:

• Declare a major or have interest in a major
• If you are applying to a limited enrollment major, you should also have an alternative plan
• Understand the sequence of prerequisite courses needed for your desired major
• Complete 2/3 of your general education requirements and maintain a competitive grade point average

Engagement Opportunities:

• Become a participating member of the Empower PEOPLE Scholars Planning Group
• PEOPLE Employment Opportunities (Assistant Site Coordinators, Tutors, Office Assistants, Summer Residential Mentors)
• If you are undeclared, schedule a meeting at the Career Exploration Center (by the end of fall semester)
• Apply to the McNair Scholars Program if you think you are interested in graduate study in the future (must have completed 54 credits to apply)

The Third Year

Participation Requirements:

• Attend the Fall Kick Off
• Alumni Connections
• Meet with your College Advisor a minimum of twice per semester

Academic Requirements:

• Stay in good academic standing within your school or college
• Meet with your College Advisor before dropping a course or withdraw
• Complete at least 90 credits by the end of your 3^rd year
• Complete general education requirements
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above

Academic Goals:

• If you are planning to study abroad, this would be the most ideal year to participate
• Accepted into major before end of Fall semester
• Complete your prerequisite courses for your major and begin courses in your major
• Complete remaining general education requirements
• Graduate School planning
• Research and secure an internship experience for the upcoming summer

Engagement Opportunities:

• Become a participating member of the Empower PEOPLE Scholars Planning Group
• PEOPLE Employment Opportunities (Assistant Site Coordinators, Tutors, Office Assistants, Summer Residential Mentors)
• Apply to the McNair Scholars Program if you think you are interested in graduate study in the future (must have completed 54 credits to apply)

The Fourth Year

Participation Requirements:

• Attend the Fall Kick Off
• Alumni Connections
• Meet with your College Advisor a minimum of twice per semester

Academic Requirements:

• Stay in good academic standing within your school or college
• Meet with your College Advisor before dropping a course or withdraw
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above
• Complete all university and degree requirements
• Apply to graduate
• PEOPLE Graduate survey
• Complete First Destination Survey

Education Goals:

• Select a capstone, senior thesis, or internship to participate in that allows you to network and gain real world experience in your academic interest
• Complete your degree requirements
• Post-graduation planning
  • Apply for jobs
  • Apply to graduate schools

Engagement Opportunities:

• Become a participating member of the PEOPLE Scholars Planning Group
• PEOPLE Employment Opportunities (Assistant Site Coordinators, Tutors, Office Assistants, Summer Residential Mentors)
• Visit the Career Services in your school or college for resume, cover letter and mock interview