Affordable two-year pathway to a bachelor's degree in Janesville, Wisconsin.
UW–Whitewater at Rock County offers a general education associate degree designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities within the UW System and beyond. The campus hosts the Rock County Engineering Program, a partnership with UW–Platteville offering a Bachelor of Science in engineering to support the region's industrial base. Additional programs include nursing, medical sciences, pre-professional studies, and flexible coursework options. Small class sizes (average 24 students) and one-on-one advising support student success and transfer planning.
Located on a 50-acre suburban campus in Janesville, the college serves a diverse student body including traditional, non-traditional, and first-generation students. The athletic teams, known as the Rattlers, compete in NJCAA Region 13 sports including co-ed soccer, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball. The campus features an active arts program with drawing, oil painting, design, theater productions, and music ensembles including choirs, jazz band, and concert band. Rock County students have access to residence halls on the Whitewater campus, with a free shuttle connecting the two locations.
The college welcomes freshman, transfer, and non-traditional applicants. Approximately 73% of transfer students and 61% of new students are first-generation college students. The Guaranteed Transfer Program ensures admission to a UW four-year campus of the student's choice. Flexible scheduling and affordable tuition are designed to accommodate working adults and students balancing family responsibilities.
Graduates transfer successfully to UW–Whitewater and other institutions to complete bachelor's degrees. Notable outcomes include students hired before graduation, teachers of the year, and nursing program participants who return to complete advanced degrees. Career Services provides job placement support, internship connections, and career advising to prepare students for 21st-century careers.