Adult Career and Special Student Services
Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS) 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
VISP Thematic Track Coordinator
Heather Blewett
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies – Recruitment Campaigns
Lynn Brandt
Manager of OUD Transfer Student Pathways
Christine Cina
Odyssey Navigator; Academic Advising Manager
Emma Lee Davis
Enrollment Coach
Anna Denucci
Enrollment Coach and Director of Student Call Center
Matthew Greenberg
International Programs Manager
Stacy Iruk
Academic Advising Manager
Beth Jaggers
Academic Advising Manager
Leanne Johnson
Student Processing Specialist
Josh Juedes
International Program Director
Moira Kelley
Communications Manager
Sara Kluender
Director of Recruitment Strategies
Bailey Nandory
Student Processing Specialist
Anne Niendorf
Academic Advising Manager
Karen Ripley
IT Business Analyst
Martin Rouse
Associate Dean & Director
Autumn Sanchez
Academic Advising Manager
Anna Seidel-Quast
International Programs Manager
Zufang Shan
International Programs Manager
Sarah Stilp
Assistant Dean, Admissions & Student Services
Patrick Walsh
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies
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