Learn about the role of an educational counselor and how they can help you find the best academic fit for your goals and circumstances.
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Hear from a UW–Madison's Division of 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.
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.
The UW Odyssey Project offers a free, two-semester humanities course for adult students facing economic barriers to college.
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.
With two decades of experience in real estate, Barry started in spring 2022 in the UW–Madison Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration–Management program, one of five UW–Madison fully online bachelor’s degrees currently available at UW–Madison.
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.
Read about new funding for the Odyssey Project from the CUNA Mutual Group Foundation.
UW–Madison's Director of University Veteran Services, Joe Rassmussen, shares insights about federal and state education benefits available to veterans.
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.
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.