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Amanda Sauri kneels next to her young son against a light brown backdrop Finding college success in recovery

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…

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hand holding a pencial atop a planner Adult students share tips for back-to-college in the fall

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

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A closeup of a pair of hands folded on top of a clipboard with a body of another person sitting across in view Support for college students facing basic needs insecurity

Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.

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A closeup of a hand holding a pencil over a piece of notebook paper with an opened book beside their hand Finding your groove in college as an adult student

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

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person's hands typing on a laptop Online academic advising: Support for student success

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…

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A woman in hijab having a video chat on laptop while sitting at coffee shop. 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…

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A man writing something down on a piece of paper 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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A woman using a laptop studying at a kitchen table 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…

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A man and a woman sitting side by side, looking at something on the laptop placed on a table in front of them 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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