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Bachelor's Degree

Liberal Arts & Applied Studies

Liberal Arts and Applied Studies (LAAS) is an academic department whose research focus serves and informs the teaching of adult learners.

Student working with career counselor Education Planning

If you are thinking about returning to school (regardless of what school), but aren’t sure where to start, staff at Adult Career and Special Student Services can help.

The ACSSS staff Adult Career & Special Student Programming

Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS) is your gateway to the many education paths and opportunities available to you at UW–Madison.

Chinese students touring United Ethanol in Milton; wearing hardhats listening to a speaker standing outside near industrial buildings Visiting International Students

Short-term study for global students at Wisconsin’s top public university. Enhance your education with diverse coursework and immersive cultural experiences.

Prison Education Initiative

The UW–Madison Prison Education Initiative (PEI) gives learners who are incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons the opportunity to reframe their futures through higher education.

Odyssey Project 2022 graduate smiles while seated at the table with family. She is holding her young daughter on her lap. Odyssey Project

Odyssey Project

Feb 27 2024

Unleash your potential and embark on a journey of personal and academic growth. Programs designed for adults and children facing economic barriers to college.

The Badger Ready staff Badger Ready

Badger Ready

Feb 27 2024

The Badger Ready program provides a pathway to degree completion for those who face barriers to traditional transfer admission.

Rows of red and white tulips in front of an ornate W crest icon. Professional Degrees & Certificates | UW–Madison

Advance your career with a professional master’s degree or certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. 100+ in-person, online & accelerated programs.

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Complete your undergraduate degree fully online with the top-ranked University of Wisconsin–Madison. Explore flexible options to fit your goals, work and life.

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Experience the vibrancy of summer learning at UW–Madison. Explore in-person and online courses, programs and experiences to advance your academic goals.