Inter-University Exchange Programs

This information is intended for students at Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee, and the Medical College of Wisconsin who want to participate in the inter-university exchange program.

It is also to be used by Marquette students who want to take one or more courses at the University of Notre Dame, Loyola University of Chicago or Saint Louis University as part of the Midwest Catholic Schools Consortium.

Select one of the exchange programs below to learn more about the application and registration process for each, as it will depend on what university you are exchanging. 

 

Marquette University to University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM) Exchange

MU to UWM Exchange Application Process

Application Requirements

  • You must be a Marquette University graduate degree-seeking student in good standing.
  • The course that you propose to take at UWM must be one not offered at Marquette. Exceptions include:

a) The course is required for your degree.

b) The course is not being offered during the term in question.

If both of those conditions are met, you may take the course at UWM even if Marquette does occasionally offer the same course.

  • You must register at Marquette for the course that you are taking at UWM. These are variable credit, variable title courses that will show the same title and number of credits as the course that you are taking at UWM.
  • Register at Marquette by completing the 6933 registration form. Submitting this form will manually register you at Marquette. You will not be able to register for this course via CheckMarq.

COMPLETE THE 6933 REGISTRATION FORM

You must get the approval of your adviser, the DGS in your department, or your department chair. The form should then be submitted to the Graduate School. You must be manually registered for the course, and the Graduate School will do this for you. 

  • You must also apply at UWM using the following link: https://graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu/and select the "Marquette/UWM Exchange Application" link. There will be no application fee and no supporting documents required.  If you have questions about the UWM application, please contact Mr. Christopher Parks ccp2@uwm.edu or (414) 229-6332. 

Once admitted to UWM, you must register at UWM for the class that you intend to take. Chris Parks can help you with registration. There is a limit of six (6) credits that may be taken at UWM and transferred into a Marquette degree program. 

  • Because of differences in timing of the terms between Marquette and UWM, the grade for GRAD 6933 will not be reflected on your Marquette end-of-term grade report. You will initially be given a grade of Course Incomplete ("IC"), which will be changed to the appropriate grade once all of the administrative steps are completed. Generally UWM courses run later than MU course. Because of this lag, you should be aware that if you take a course at UWM during your final term, your graduation most likely will need to be delayed. 
  • Tuition is paid at Marquette University at the Marquette University per credit rate. 

If you have any other questions, please contact the Graduate School: (414) 288-7137.

UWM to MU Exchange Application Process

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) graduate students may take one or more courses at Marquette University under the auspices of the MU-UWM Exchange Program. Students must be degree-seeking graduate students in order to be eligible.

UWM students must apply to the Marquette University Graduate School for admission as a non-degree student. The Marquette – UWM/MCW/CSC Exchange Application online form shall be used.

The application fee will be waived, and no supporting documents will be required other than confirmation from an official at UWM that you are a degree-seeking graduate student in good standing and are eligible for the Exchange Program. At this time, the UWM certifying official is Chris Parks (ccp2@uwm.edu or (414) 229-6332). You will be responsible to UWM for tuition at the UWM rate, and Marquette University tuition will be waived for students who are admitted to this Exchange Program.

Start the Exchange Program application


Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Exchange

MU to MCW Exchange Application Process

Requirements

  • You must be a degree-seeking student in good standing.
  • The course you propose to take at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) must be one that is not offered at Marquette. 

Exceptions are considered if:

  • The course is required for your degree
  • You intend to graduate at the end of the term in question and 
  • The course is not being offered during the term in question.

If the above three exceptions are met,  you may take the course at MCW even if Marquette does occasionally offer the same course.

Registration Instructions 

Follow the two step process, starting with registration through Marquette first, followed by registration at MCW. Registration must happen in this order in order to be valid.

Step 1- Register at Marquette

  • Obtain approval from your adviser, the DGS in your department, or your department chair.
  • Return the completed form to the Marquette University Graduate School, who will manually register you for the course. 

Step 2- Register at Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Contact MCW (Brenda Parsons at bparsons@mcw.edu) to register as a guest student. There will be no application fee and no supporting documents required.
  • Once admitted to MCW, you must register at the other institution for the class that you intend to take. Ms. Parsons can help you with registration.

Program Conditions

 

  • There is a limit of six (6) credits that may be taken at MCW and transferred into a Marquette degree program.
  • Because of differences in timing of the terms between Marquette and MCW, and having the grade applied to your Marquette record, the grade for GRAD 6945 will not be reflected on your Marquette end-of-term grade report. You will initially be given a grade of IC, which will be changed to the appropriate grade once all of the administrative steps are completed. Because of this lag, you should be aware that if you take a course at MCW during the term of your graduation from Marquette, your graduation will be delayed.
  • Tuition is paid at Marquette University. 

Process Deadlines

Due to the differing academic calendars involved, MU students must submit the required MU form to the Graduate School no later than July 15, November 15, or April 15 for the fall term, spring term, or summer term(s) respectively.

MCW to MU Exchange Application Process

MCW students must apply to the Marquette University Graduate School for admission as a non-degree student. The Marquette – UWM/MCW/CSC Exchange Application online form shall be used. 

The application fee will be waived, and no supporting documents will be required other than confirmation from an official at MCW that you are a degree-seeking graduate student in good standing and are eligible for the Exchange Program. At the time of this writing, the MCW certifying official is Brenda Parsons (bparsons@mcw.edu or (414) 955-8218).

You will be responsible to MCW for tuition, and Marquette tuition will be waived for students who are admitted to the Exchange Program. 

Start the Exchange Program application

MCW Global Health Equity students ONLY

MCW Global Health Equity graduate students must apply to the Marquette University Graduate School for admission as a non-degree student if they wish to enroll in courses. The Marquette – UWM/MCW/CSC Exchange Application online form shall be used.

The application fee will be waived, and no supporting documents will be required other than confirmation from an official at MCW that you are a degree-seeking MCW Global Health Equity graduate student in good standing and are eligible for the Exchange Program. At the time of this writing, the MCW certifying official is Brenda Parsons (bparsons@mcw.edu or (414) 955-3633).

You will be responsible to MCW for tuition, and Marquette tuition will be waived.

Start the Exchange Program application

Midwest Catholic Schools Consortium

Midwest Catholic Schools Consortium Application Process 

Marquette University is a member of the Consortium of Midwest Catholic Graduate Schools, and participates in the Consortium's Exchange Program. The Consortium includes Marquette University, University of Notre Dame, Loyola University, and Saint Louis University. This program provides the opportunity for a degree-seeking graduate student in good standing at one of the participating universities to take course work at any of the other universities and apply earned credits toward degree requirements at the student's home university. The student is responsible for making financial arrangements at the home university but attends classes on a short-term basis at the host university.

Qualifications and Restrictions

In order to participate, the student is required to:

  • be a degree-seeking student,
  • have completed at least one full-time semester at their home institution and be in good academic standing; and
  • complete the Marquette – UWM/MCW/CSC Exchange Application. (No application fee shall be charged).

Application Deadlines

Due to the paperwork involved and the number of approvals necessary, the student must begin the application process no later than July 1, November 1, or April 1 for the fall term, spring term, or summer term(s) respectively.

Administrative Policy

Carl Wainscott, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, will provide the Registrar's Office or Graduate School, as appropriate at that institution, with a copy of the Midwest Catholic Schools Consortium Application for Admission.

The Marquette University Graduate School will assist the student in becoming registered for the appropriate class. At the end of the term, Marquette University's Graduate School will send a copy of the student's transcript to the Registrar's Office or Graduate School at the home institution for posting on the student's permanent record. 

Students at other participating institutions desiring to take a course at Marquette shall:

  1. Follow any specific instructions at their home institution;
  2. Obtain approval from their home institution;
  3. Complete a Marquette – UWM/MCW/CSC Exchange Application

Marquette University to Notre Dame University

MU to Notre Dame University Exchange Application Process

Application Requirements

  • You must be a Marquette University graduate degree-seeking student in good standing.
  • The course that you propose to take at Notre Dame University must be one not offered at Marquette. Exceptions include:

a) The course is required for your degree.

b) The course is not being offered during the term in question.

If both of those conditions are met, you may take the course at Notre Dame University even if Marquette does occasionally offer the same course.

  • You must register at Marquette for the course that you are taking at Notre Dame University. These are variable credit, variable title courses that will show the same title and number of credits as the course that you are taking at Notre Dame University.
  • Register at Marquette by completing the 6934 registration form. Submitting this form will manually register you at Marquette. You will not be able to register for this course via CheckMarq.

Complete the 6934 Registration Form

  • Get the approval of your adviser, the DGS in your department, or your department chair. Once approved, submit the form to the Graduate School, who will manually register you for the course. 
  • Apply at Notre Dame University.  The Assistant Dean of the Marquette University Graduate School will connect you with appropriate individuals at Notre Dame to complete the necessary process. No application fee or supporting documents will be required. 

Once admitted, please register at Notre Dame University for the class you intend to take. There is a limit of six (6) credits that may be taken at Notre Dame University and transferred into a Marquette degree program. 

  • Due to differences in timing of the terms between Marquette and Notre Dame University, the grade for GRAD 6934 will not be reflected on your Marquette end-of-term grade report. You will initially be given a grade of Course Incomplete ("IC"), which will be changed to the appropriate grade once all of the administrative steps are completed. 
  • Tuition is paid at Marquette University at the Marquette University per credit rate. 

If you have any other questions, please contact the Graduate School: (414) 288-7137.

Marquette University to Loyola University- Chicago

MU to Loyola University Exchange Application Process

Application Requirements

  • You must be a Marquette University graduate degree-seeking student in good standing.
  • The course that you propose to take at Loyola University must be one not offered at Marquette. Exceptions include:

a) The course is required for your degree.

b) The course is not being offered during the term in question.

If both of those conditions are met, you may take the course at Notre Dame University even if Marquette does occasionally offer the same course.

  • You must register at Marquette for the course that you are taking at Loyola University. These are variable credit, variable title courses that will show the same title and number of credits as the course that you are taking at Loyola University Chicago.
  • Register at Marquette by completing the 6935 registration form. Submitting this form will manually register you at Marquette. You will not be able to register for this course via CheckMarq.

COMPLETE THE 6935 REGISTRATION FORM

  • Get the approval of your adviser, the DGS in your department, or your department chair. Once approved, submit the form to the Graduate School, who will manually register you for the course. 
  • Apply at Loyola University Chicago. The Assistant Dean of the Marquette University Graduate School will connect you with appropriate individuals at Loyola to complete the necessary process. No application fee or supporting documents will be required. 

Once admitted, please register at Loyola University for the class you intend to take. There is a limit of six (6) credits that may be taken at Loyola University Chicago and transferred into a Marquette degree program. 

  • Due to differences in timing of the terms between Marquette and Loyola University Chicago, the grade for GRAD 6935 will not be reflected on your Marquette end-of-term grade report. You will initially be given a grade of Course Incomplete ("IC"), which will be changed to the appropriate grade once all of the administrative steps are completed. 
  • Tuition is paid at Marquette University at the Marquette University per credit rate. 

If you have any other questions, please contact the Graduate School: (414) 288-7137.

Marquette University to Saint Louis University

MU to Saint Louis University Exchange Application Process

Application Requirements

  • You must be a Marquette University graduate degree-seeking student in good standing.
  • The course that you propose to take at Saint Louis University must be one not offered at Marquette. Exceptions include:

a) The course is required for your degree.

b) The course is not being offered during the term in question.

If both of those conditions are met, you may take the course at Saint Louis University  even if Marquette does occasionally offer the same course.

  • You must register at Marquette for the course that you are taking at Saint Louis University. These are variable credit, variable title courses that will show the same title and number of credits as the course that you are taking at Saint Louis University.
  • Register at Marquette by completing the 6936 registration form. Submitting this form will manually register you at Marquette. You will not be able to register for this course via CheckMarq.

COMPLETE THE 6936 REGISTRATION FORM

  • Get the approval of your adviser, the DGS in your department, or your department chair. Once approved, submit the form to the Graduate School, who will manually register you for the course. 
  • Apply at Saint Louis University. The Assistant Dean of the Marquette University Graduate School will connect you with appropriate individuals at Saint Louis University to complete the necessary process. No application fee or supporting documents will be required. 

Once admitted, please register at Saint Louis University for the class you intend to take. There is a limit of six (6) credits that may be taken at Saint Louis University and transferred into a Marquette degree program. 

  • Due to differences in timing of the terms between Marquette and Saint Louis University, the grade for GRAD 6936 will not be reflected on your Marquette end-of-term grade report. You will initially be given a grade of Course Incomplete ("IC"), which will be changed to the appropriate grade once all of the administrative steps are completed. 
  • Tuition is paid at Marquette University at the Marquette University per credit rate. 

If you have any other questions, please contact the Graduate School: (414) 288-7137.