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Turn college rejection into opportunity

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

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Organic chem online helps lighten fall course load

Many students, like junior Sindhu Shankar, take challenging courses during Summer Term to help lighten their load for fall semester.

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UW–Madison professional degrees and certificates help working adults advance their careers

UW–Madison's professional degrees and certificates are meeting the needs of students and employers in Wisconsin and beyond.

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The show must go on(line) for this summer theater course

Shakespeare wrote that “all the world’s a stage,” but what happens when your world is a pandemic living room and your stage is a computer monitor? A theater instructor shares her experience.

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UW–Madison Online: Educational access for returning adult students

In 2020, at age 29, Knutson enrolled in the new program to finish her bachelor’s degree — fully online — while continuing to manage other life commitments. It hasn’t been easy, but she made the Dean’s List her first semester back to college after a 12-year break.

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Internship provides professional experience, alumni connections

UW-Madison senior and Summer Term student Paige Leiser shares her experience interning with the Wisconsin in Washington DC program.

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7 tips for high schoolers on creating a successful Badger Precollege application

Get the scoop on selecting your program, submitting your application, crafting your essay and more.

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How to build an online degree community

Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, there are simple things you can do to foster community in your online courses. Read these tips for creating genuine communities in your next online course, so you can reap the benefits.

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Summer Music Clinic elective classes offer diverse music education

A wide-ranging selection of elective courses lends musical breadth to this hands-on summer camp for students completing grades 6-12.

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4 smart study tools for online students

There are many tried and true ways of succeeding in the classroom for any type of learner. Following are some of our tips for being a top online student.

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5 tips for successful online learning

While going back to school often evokes memories of freshly sharpened number two pencils and packs of loose leaf paper, there’s a lot more to it when you’re attending university online. Putting in a little work before classes begin will help set you up for success.

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5 things to look for in an online degree program

The enrollment coaches at UW–Madison Online have put together five things you should evaluate when looking for an online program to earn your bachelor’s degree.

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