Adult Career and Special Student Services

UW–Madison returning adult student Todd Johnson and Assistant Professor Nidia Bañuelos reflect on the many benefits returning students bring to their classes, instructors and community.

Test your knowledge of lifelong learning with our 2022 quiz on topics we covered in our Wisconsin State Journal column this year.

After struggling in college and being academically dismissed, Tyler Johnston returned to finish his degree at UW–Madison with personal determination and tailored campus support.

In recognition of its 10-year anniversary, VISP hosted a four-day celebration with program alumni, faculty and staff in activities ranging from a Badger football game to a dinner reception.

UW-Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars director talks with our educational counselor Ace Hilliard about opportunities for students who are currently or were formerly incarcerated.

Learn about the role of an educational counselor and how they can help you find the best academic fit for your goals and circumstances.

Hear from a UW–Madison Continuing Studies educational counselor about tips on choosing your major when you go back to school as a returning adult student.

Returning to college as an adult can be challenging, particularly if you have a disability. Student services staff offer a few tips for finding resources and accommodations to support your academic journey.

Read our career and education counselor talk about tips on how to make networking a part of your routine and a key part of your job search.

On April 26, friends and families of adult students at UW–Madison gathered at the Adult Career and Special Student Services award ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments, perseverance and hard work of these extraordinary learners.

Earning a bachelor’s degree can boost your career — and your salary. Here are six tips for transferring to a 4-year school after earning your associate degree.

Meet the three recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award, recognizing the perseverance and leadership of returning adult students.

Read suggestions from our career and educational counselor on how to be a lifelong learner — and why it can help your career.

There are many good reasons students choose to take time away from college. UW–Madison student Annie Lewis shares her story.

One of our academic advisors provides advice and support for first-generation returning adult college students in this column published in the Wisconsin State Journal.

Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.

Ready to test your knowledge on continuing education? We’ve compiled a set of questions from our 2021 Wisconsin State Journal columns. Enjoy this quiz put together by one of our educational counselors.

UW–Madison’s Director of University Veteran Services, Joe Rassmussen, shares insights about federal and state education benefits available to veterans.

Learn some tips — like how to find funding sources — from one of our student services coordinators on how to fund your return to college as an adult student.

Tips on setting priorities, communicating needs and maintaining your well-being.

As the school year commences, be prepared to reach out and ask your school for help when it comes to your academics, health and financial well-being.

A college rejection can sting, but there is more than one way to reach your academic goals.

Read about some actions you can take during summer downtime to prepare for fall applications and enrollment in your continuing education.

Twenty students and their families met near Picnic Point in Madison to be congratulated at the Outstanding Adult Student Scholarships and Awards event.