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Take a look at the festivities from UW–Madison Online’s inaugural graduation event. Graduates shared the morning with family, friends, staff and Bucky!
UW–Madison celebrates inaugural graduates in online bachelor’s degree program
They’ve taken detours and traveled winding roads, but through perseverance and fully online learning, a pioneering cohort of returning adult students have arrived at their…
Meet Zach Benson, an enrollment coach for UW–Madison Online. Benson graduated from UW–Madison in 2017 and spent some time working in the nonprofit world and…
How returning adult students can benefit from an alumni network
You’re choosing a school and researching what the place has to offer. What you may not be factoring into your decision is the value of…
Comparing UW–Madison Online and in-person bachelor’s degree programs
You’ve decided to return to college to finish your bachelor’s degree — congratulations! Whether you’re returning to complete your degree after a year or a…
Are online degrees respected by employers? Four tips on talking about your degree in interviews or on your resume
Whether you’re in the middle of earning your online degree or you have your diploma from an online institution, you may be wondering: Are online…
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…
Top-paying careers in business and their degree requirements
Wondering if you can break into any of the top-paying careers in business? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an Occupational Outlook Handbook that…
Myths persist about getting an online degree
Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.
College funding for older adult students
Learn some tips — like how to find funding sources — from one of our student services coordinators on how to fund your return to college as an adult student.
New online degrees through UW–Madison Online
The University of Wisconsin–Madison added four more degrees to UW–Madison Online—its portfolio of online undergraduate degree s—in an ongoing effort to increase access for nontraditional…
How to build an online degree community
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…
UW–Madison launches UW–Madison Online, first fully online bachelor’s degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison introduced a new initiative to increase access to education — UW–Madison Online . The program’s first fully online bachelor’s in consumer…
4 smart study tools for online students
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.
5 tips for successful online learning
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…
5 things to look for in an online degree program
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.