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University Special Student Services
University Special Student Services (USSS) is your gateway to the many education paths and opportunities available to you at UW–Madison. We offer programs and services for returning adult, nontraditional and University Special students, and provide career services for UW–Madison employees.
Who we serve
- Returning adult students
- Nontraditional learners
- University Special students
- Senior guest auditors ages 60+
What we do
- Provide admissions and advising for University Special students
- Support adult students in their education planning
- Enroll senior guest auditors
- Help students find financial assistance, scholarships and resources
- Host annual awards to recognize outstanding adult students
Our team
Jayne Arnold
Assistant Director, VISP Thematic Track Liaison
Heather Blewett
Recruitment communications manager
Lynn Brandt
Transfer Strategy Manager
Christine Cina
Odyssey Navigator; Academic Advising Manager
Emma Lee Davis
Recruiter/Enrollment Coach
Matthew Greenberg
International Programs Manager
Stacy Iruk
Academic Advising Manager
Beth Jaggers
Academic Advising Manager
Leanne Johnson
Student Processing Specialist
Josh Juedes
Director, Visiting International Student Program (VISP)
Sara Kluender
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies
Anne Niendorf
Academic Advising Manager
Karen Ripley
IT Business Analyst
Martin Rouse
Associate Dean & Director
Autumn Sanchez
Academic Advising Manager
Anna Seidel-Quast
Associate Director, Visiting International Student Program (VISP)
Zufang Shan
International Programs Manager
Sarah Stilp
Interim Associate Dean & Director
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