{"id":12081,"date":"2025-03-24T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin-new\/?post_type=campus_story&#038;p=12081"},"modified":"2025-03-24T09:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:03:48","slug":"uw-platteville-uw-la-crosse-announce-innovative-32-dual-degree-agreements","status":"publish","type":"campus_story","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/story\/uw-platteville-uw-la-crosse-announce-innovative-32-dual-degree-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"UW-Platteville, UW-La Crosse announce innovative 3+2 dual degree agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_12083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12083\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-12083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of UW-Platteville's Huff Family Innovation Center, which is one of several cutting-edge facilities that engineering students have access to.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/all-in-wisconsin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/378\/2025\/03\/PLT_LAX_dual-degreeHFIC.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UW-Platteville&#8217;s Huff Family Innovation Center is one of several cutting-edge facilities that engineering students have access to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uwplatt.edu\/\"><span class=\"s1\">University of Wisconsin-Platteville<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uwlax.edu\/\"><span class=\"s1\">University of Wisconsin-La Crosse<\/span><\/a>\u00a0announce an innovative set of articulation agreements establishing 3+2 dual degree programs. These agreements offer students a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in physics from UW-La Crosse and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Students complete three years of coursework at UW-La Crosse, followed by two years of specialized study at UW-Platteville. Upon completion, students will graduate with two prestigious degrees, positioning them for success in a competitive job market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWe are excited to welcome UW-La Crosse students to our engineering programs,\u201d said Dr. Laura Reynolds, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW-Platteville. \u201cThese agreements are designed to support their aspirations and empower them to thrive in dynamic engineering fields.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Streamlined Pathway:<\/strong>\u00a0Students can earn two bachelor\u2019s degrees in just five years, saving both time and tuition costs compared to traditional pathways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Guaranteed Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0Qualified UW-La Crosse students who meet program requirements will receive guaranteed admission to their respective engineering program at UW-Platteville.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Comprehensive Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Participants will benefit from coordinated advising services at both institutions to ensure a smooth academic and administrative transition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Accredited Excellence:<\/strong>\u00a0Both institutions are committed to maintaining the highest accreditation standards to ensure students receive a world-class education.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThese agreements are a testament to our shared commitment to providing students with exceptional educational opportunities that bridge science and engineering,\u201d said Dr. Jennifer Docktor, chair of the Department of Physics at UW-La Crosse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Participating students will benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and facilities at both institutions, practical and professional experiences through cooperative education and internships, and dual-degree credentialing that enhances employability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Prospective students are encouraged to contact the respective admissions offices for more information on eligibility and application procedures.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Written by Melissa Gavin, Director, Platteville Distance Engineering Programs<\/p>\n<p>Link to original story: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwplatt.edu\/news\/uw-platteville-uw-la-crosse-announce-innovative-32-dual-degree-agreements\">https:\/\/www.uwplatt.edu\/news\/uw-platteville-uw-la-crosse-announce-innovative-32-dual-degree-agreements<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Platteville\u00a0and the\u00a0University of Wisconsin-La Crosse\u00a0announce an innovative set of articulation agreements establishing 3+2 dual degree programs. These agreements offer students a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in physics from UW-La Crosse and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering from UW-Platteville. 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