Class registration and scheduling
- Can I complete courses at my own pace?
- How do I pick my classes?
- How long are courses?
- How many courses do students usually take each term?
- How many credits can I take each session?
- How many hours per week should I expect to spend on coursework?
- What does course availability look like?
- When do classes start?
How long are courses?
Most UW–Madison Online courses offered in the fall and spring sessions are 8 weeks long. Summer session course lengths vary. Learn more about 8-week session courses on the Office of Online Student Success page.