MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Healthcare Pathway: Nursing Program
Transfer Theory Courses from Another Wisconsin Technical College District to MATC (updated SP2026)
Policy: This option is available to nursing students who have been accepted into technical courses at MATC. Approval for theory courses is at the discretion of the nursing program director and aligns with program policy. Clinical or skills courses may not be taken at another WTCS district, college or university. Level 1 and Level 4 associate degree nursing theory courses may not be taken at another WTCS district.
Process to seek approval:
Email the nursing program director with the request for take a course (include student ID and the course). The student is responsible to locate course options.
The director will determine eligibility and request student submission of the transfer form
The director will email the decision regarding the transfer request (i.e. approval/denial)
Approved forms will be emailed to transferring nursing dean after the final grades post for the semester
Eligibility:
Students must be in good standing at MATC.
Failure to obtain prior approval will result in the course not being accepted for transfer credit.
Students may only register for one out-of-district course while enrolled in the nursing program.
Ineligibility:
Students who have been readmitted to the program are not eligible to take technical courses at another college.
If you are program ineligible, you are not eligible for this option.
Students must agree to abide by all of the policies of the MATC Healthcare Pathway, including requirements for passing classes taken at other districts with a minimum earned grade in compliance with specific program requirements. Those requirements are listed in the Healthcare Pathway Handbook.
If a student withdraws from or fails a course at another college or university, he or she must notify the director immediately and it will count as an unsuccessful attempt at a core technical course. The student will be subject to the MATC Healthcare Pathway Readmission policies.
An official transcript must be submitted to the MATC Registration Department immediately after completion of the course. Delay in submission of official transcripts will affect continuation in the MATC nursing technical program.