General program information
- Are UW–Madison Online programs accredited?
- Can I attend graduation?
- 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?
- 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 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 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?”
How long will it take for me to finish my degree?
The time it takes to finish your degree depends on how many credits you transfer, how many credits apply to your remaining degree requirements, how many credits you take per session, course availability and/or if you take time off in between sessions. With five different sessions, you may take one course at a time or multiple courses at a time, depending on what works for you.
Before you register for classes, you will meet with a UW–Madison Online academic and career advisor to review how your transfer credits apply to your degree requirements and how many credits you have left. Your advisors will help you plan your time to finish your degree; they will help make sure you take the right courses that you need at the right time.