UW Oshkosh Collee of Business

1. How do I apply to the College of Business Administration? To apply for admission to the College of Business, see your UARC business advisor at least two weeks before your registration appointment day. See Admission to COBA.

2. When do I apply to the College of Business?
You must apply to the College of Business during the semester you complete the Business pre-core courses or when you plan on registering for your final Business pre core courses and upper-level business courses. The deadlines for both continuing and transfer students to apply to the College is July 1 for Fall semester and January 1 for Spring semester. Applications are reviewed two weeks after the fourteen week term and final grades are posted. Students will then be notified by mail of admission decisions.

3. What if I don't have the prerequisite for the class I want? If you have not met course prerequisites, you will be removed from the class in question, and notified by mail. If you would like to appeal for a prerequisite exception contact your advisor.

4. How do you request a policy exception? An appeal process is available for possible exceptions to University or College policies. See your advisor for an explanation of the appropriate procedure for your request.

5. If a class is closed is there a waiting list? Waiting lists are not started for business or economics courses until all sections of a class are full. They are maintained until December 1 for Spring and May 1 for Fall. It is imperative that students who need a closed class get on the waiting list. The college uses waiting lists to determine what additional sections are needed. To get on a waiting list students must come to the College of Business office in Clow C151 and complete a wait list card.

6. What does the designation "department consent" mean on TitanWeb for business classes? When you see the designation "department consent" on a business course in TitanWeb this means that a waiting list has been started for the course. Go to the College of Business office, Clow C151 and complete a wait list card.

7. Can I take 300/400 level business courses (BUS 3xx/4xx) without being admitted to the College of Business? Yes. Students not admitted to the College of Business can enroll in 300/400 level business courses. They must have 60 credits; a minimum 2.5 cumulative gpa and meet any other course requirement. A maximum of 6 credits of 300/400 business courses can be taken per semester and a maximum of 30 cumulative 300/400 level business credits total without being admitted to the College.

8. Can I take economics courses without being admitted to the College of Business?The Economics team offers three degrees for its major (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration). Therefore, students do not need to be admitted to the College of Business to enroll in the economic courses. Students will need to meet the prerequisite listed for the class.

9. Is there a College of Business residency requirement for a major/degree? Yes. At least 50% of the business courses must be completed at UW Oshkosh.

10. Is there a College of Business residency requirement for a business minor? Yes. A minimum of 9 credits of 300/400 level business courses must be completed at UW Oshkosh.

11. How do I apply for graduation? Students go to the Registration web site to complete the online graduation application at http://www.uwosh.edu/registrar

12. When do I apply for graduation? Application for graduation are due by the last day of the semester preceding the semester in which you plan to complete your degree requirements. NOTE: The COB has an earlier deadline. Check with your faculty advisor for the specific date.

13. What is the Internship Requirement? Internships are professional experiences that students participate in to gain professional skills and experiences. Internships are structured as learning experiences that combine in-class theory with real-world applications. All College of Business students are required to complete an internship or co-op before graduation. For more information, go to http://www.business.uwosh.edu/currentstudents/undergraduate/internships/requirements.php

14. What is the Global Knowledge Requirement (GKR)? The GKR is a specific degree requirement for the BBA degree. See requirements on the GKR sheet.

15. How can I get an internship? There are 3 main ways to obtain an internship. It is always a good idea to meet with the College of Business Internship Director before starting your search.

Titan Jobs -- All internship positions that are actively being recruited for at the university are posted on Titan Jobs. This job bank and on-campus recruitment database allows maximum exposure to employers and their positions.
Use established contacts such as organizations that you have previously come into contact with or people that you may know, like faculty, staff, or family. Many students get a job through referrals. Network with new organizations and people at College of Business Networking Night or at a Job Fair.
Identify companies or organizations that you might want to intern with. Check their websites to see if they have an established internship program that they just aren't actively recruiting for at UW Oshkosh. If not, send a cover letter and resume and their HR department and follow-up with a phone call a few weeks later.

16. How can I transfer my credits from another school to UW Oshkosh? Contact your previous undergraduate university/college and request an official transcript be sent directly to:

Office of Admissions
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
PO Box 2423
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2423

17. How do I know what credits UW Oshkosh will accept from my other school? What credits will the College of Business accept? Credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities are evaluated on the basis of transcripts submitted as part of the admission process. Course equivalencies are posted to the student's permanent academic record, and you will be notified. However, all posted courses may not meet specific major and degree requirements. The Academic Advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Resource Center determines the extent to which courses accepted in transfer apply to degree and program requirements. In the UW System, students may view the Transfer Information System (TIS) at http://www.uwsa.edu/tis

18. If I were to transfer to another school, how do I know that the school will accept the courses I take at UW Oshkosh? Contact the transfer college to receive requirements for acceptance. An official transcript from UW Oshkosh will need to be mailed to the institution for an evaluation of credits. In the UW System, students may view the Transfer Information System (TIS) at http://www.uwsa.edu/tis

19. Who is my Advisor? Students assigned advisor is listed on their TitanWeb account. sStudents not admitted (Pre-business) to the COB are assigned an advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Resource Center. Pre-business students can make an appointment with their academic advisor by going to the Undergraduate Advising Resource Center, Dempsey 130, or call 920-424-1268 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. The UARC business advisors are:

Cindy Fruhwirth: 920-424-0006, fruhwirt@uwosh.edu
Morris Hampton: 920-424-1227, hampton@uwosh.edu
Houa Xiong: 920-424-0206, xiongh@uwosh.edu
Tom Storm: 920-424-3336, stormt@uwosh.edu

Business students admitted to the COB are assigned a faculty advisor in their declared major. Students can contact their faculty advisor directly for an appointment and group advising session. (See faculty/staff directory for contact information.)

20. Does the COB offer study abroad programs? The COB offers study abroad programs to Japan, Europe and Peru to name a few. You can review the cost and requirements of the tours at http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/options.html In addition, the Office of International Education (OIE) on campus provides comprehensive information about study abroad programs. The OIE provides services to students interested in studying abroad that include advising by appointment, student/family orientations, group advising for students participating on non-UW Oshkosh sponsored programs, web resources for trip preparation, scholarship & conference information, access to an international listserve, updates on international-related events and more.

21. Does the COB offer online courses? The COB offers limited courses online. Students can contact the College of Business Office (Clow 151/424-1444), TitanWeb or an academic advisor for information.

If you have additional questions that are not answered on this page please go to the advising web site's FAQs.