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How returning adult students can benefit from an alumni network

Discover the value of an alumni network, how it can benefit your career, and the steps you can take to get involved, both pre- and post-graduation.

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Comparing UW–Madison Online and in-person bachelor’s degree programs

Should you earn your UW–Madison degree online or on campus? This helpful chart compares and contrasts these two learning formats.

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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 degrees respected by employers? How can I talk to a potential employer about my online degree?

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Online academic advising: Support for student success

Karen and Leanne provide online academic advising and career support to students. See what they have to say about student success!

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Top-paying careers in business and their degree requirements

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an Occupational Outlook Handbook that provides answers to questions about job growth and opportunity. Let’s take a look at what they say and what level of education you need for these top careers.

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Community college transfer student proud to be a business Badger

With two decades of experience in real estate, Barry started in spring 2022 in the UW–Madison Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration–Management program, one of five UW–Madison fully online bachelor’s degrees currently available at UW–Madison.

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Myths persist about getting an online degree

Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.

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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.

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UW–Madison Online: Educational access for returning adult students

In 2020, at age 29, Knutson enrolled in the new program to finish her bachelor’s degree — fully online — while continuing to manage other life commitments. It hasn’t been easy, but she made the Dean’s List her first semester back to college after a 12-year break.

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How to build an online degree community

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.

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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.

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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 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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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.

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