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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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.
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.
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.
Should you earn your UW–Madison degree online or on campus? This helpful chart compares and contrasts these two learning formats.
Discover how a working father in Chicago balances a full-time job and family to earn his UW–Madison business degree on his own schedule.
Discover UW–Madison’s online Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program through Q&A with alumna Bev Fergus on the future of psychedelic medicine.
Got questions about UW–Madison Online? Get quick answers on transfer credits, tuition costs, flexible pathways and what to expect after applying.
From STEM to career readiness, check out the Top 10 summer courses taken by UW–Madison undergraduates in 2026. See what landed in the #1 spot!
See how student athletes are using summer courses at UW-Madison to stay on track academically and enjoy life in Madison during the summer.
Learn how UW–Madison’s new online engineering graduate tuition model makes top-ranked, flexible programs more affordable for working professionals.
Supporting others with empathy and evidence‑based skills, two behavioral health professionals grow through UW–Madison’s Continuing Education courses.
UW–Madison’s online master’s programs rank among the nation’s best, offering flexible, top‑tier engineering and education degrees for working professionals.
Discover Samantha Dye’s vision for UW–Madison Professional Coaching Education — empowering individuals with ICF-aligned coaching skills.
Nontraditional students are a growing majority in higher education. See how flexible degree programs help adult learners earn a degree on their terms.
First-gen student Manny Avila's inspiring journey from UW–Madison Online graduate to senior treasury analyst at Zendesk. Learn how his BBA launched a global career and boosted his confidence.
Earning your business bachelor’s is easier than you think. Learn how UW–Madison Online's seamless transfer pathways make it possible for you.
Boost your career! UW–Madison online grad Kristy shares how her bachelor's degree increased her confidence & opened new job opportunities.
Isadora Collins is seizing every opportunity Summer Term has to offer. Between a full-time internship, an online course, international travel and volunteer work, she’s packing her summer with experiences that blend learning, career growth and fun.
We’re proud to celebrate 36 graduates of UW–Madison Online who pushed through challenges, stayed the course and earned their bachelor’s degrees this spring and summer.
In this video, Randy Gentile, academic advisor and transfer manager at the Wisconsin School of Business, shares his passion for helping UW–Madison Online students overcome setbacks and achieve their educational goals.
Microcredentials help fulfill the specialized learning needs of our changing workforce, empowering individuals to take control of their education and career paths. They are offered by colleges, universities, companies, professional organizations and online education platforms like Coursera and edX.
In 2020, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched UW–Madison Online to expand access to flexible online bachelor’s degrees for returning adult students.
Summer Term at the University of Wisconsin–Madison turns 140 this year! You can be part of that legacy while shaping your future with more than 1,000 courses — including hundreds of online options — designed to fit your schedule and goals.