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Deciding whether graduate school will help advance your career can unleash a mind-bending set of cost-benefit questions that demand thorough research and planning. Let’s face…

Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete…

When my twin sister and I left our rural Wisconsin town to start college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we faced a new world. As…

Badger summers bring sunshine, Terrace chairs and opportunities to take courses in person or online. Whether you’re getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging…

Join us as we look back at 2024 highlights from the”Your Future, Your Way” podcast! From inspiring alumni stories to essential grad school application tips,…

Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.

Curious about the materials required for graduate program applications? Join our recruitment staff as they share tips on preparing a high-quality application, so you can confidently apply to UW–Madison.

Amanda Sauri and her son September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment for mental…

Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!

Hear first-hand from Summer Term students about what it’s like to take a chemistry course during the summer — and some tips for success in chemistry courses.

Check out where some Summer Term students like to focus on their studies, whether it be soaking in the sun or sitting in a quiet corner.

Career Exploration Center Director Michelle Jackson explains how you can leverage your summer to plan for what’s next.

UW–Madison’s Hoofers sailing club maintains a fleet of boats for recreational and competitive sailing, offering an active way to experience Madison’s lakes in the summer.…

Getting an online degree doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Online academic advising can help you make connections and feel part of a community…

Every year before the snow melts and icicles give way to spring buds, we can’t help but look ahead to summer and all its hopeful…

With clubs ranging from horseback riding to sailing and scuba, Wisconsin Hoofers teaches the outdoor skills to help you savor your summer.

Check out the many resources available to Summer Term students, including financial aid and planning, academic support, and health and wellness resources.

Offices and staff across campus can provide academic, health and financial support for summer students, whether you’re taking courses online or on campus.

Summer is here and Summer Term students are hard at work completing coursework, participating in online discussions, conducting research and writing papers. But studying in…

You may feel like a remote learning pro by now, but as the summer weeks go by, it doesn’t hurt to review study advice that…

Wondering how to get the help you need as a Summer Term student in this extraordinary time? UW–Madison has you covered, offering an array of…

As an online student, connecting with your classmates and instructors is essential for building online learning communities. Studies have shown that online students who form…

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.

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…