General program information

• Are there any proctored exams where I need to go to a testing site?
• Are UW–Madison Online programs accredited?
• Can I attend graduation?
• Can I be a student athlete and still do this degree?
• Can I change my major if I don’t like a program?
• Can I do study abroad?
• Can I get credit for work experience?
• Can I live on campus?
• Can I still attend UW–Madison Online if I live in a different state or country?
• Do I get a student ID?
• Do I have access to rec facilities?
• Do I have access to UHS?
• How flexible is this program?
• How long will it take for me to finish my degree?
• I am debating between on-campus and online. Do you offer on campus visits?
• I have a bachelor’s and masters degree in an unrelated field. Can I still apply?
• I live in southern Wisconsin. Can I participate in career fairs held in the School of Business?
• Is it clear that once you enroll and start a term in the online degree you can not switch to on campus?
• What are the assignments and coursework like?
• What does a credit hour mean?
• What does postponed admission mean?
• What if I only want to take one online course?
• What is the Declaration of Intent?
• What is the difference between associate, bachelor/undergrad, grad/masters degrees? How do I know which one I need?
• What is the postponed student pathway to admission and how does it work?
• What types of programs does UW–Madison Online offer?
• Will I still be able to walk in person at graduation?
• Will my diploma say “UW–Madison Online?”