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?”
Do I get a student ID?
Yes, you are welcome to get a student ID (Wiscard) as a UW–Madison Online student, which gives you access to library resources as well as other select student services. Here is more information about how to get a Wiscard: https://wiscard.wisc.edu/id-card/how-to-get-your-wiscard/.