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Support Every Student’s Journey with Flexible Online Options from the University of Wisconsin

Whether they’re getting ahead in high school or finishing a degree, UW’s trusted online programs help students take the next step — with flexibility, quality, and purpose.

Learn how these programs can help you meet your goals.

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Online Programs That Grow With Your Students

From early college credit to degree completion, our flexible online options meet students wherever they are in life.

Programs are designed with today’s learners in mind, and aligned with high-demand fields like healthcare, technology, sustainability, and business. Whether they’re exploring interests or working toward a credential, UW’s pathways help them build momentum with confidence.

Earn College Credit in High School with UW Online Courses

Flexible, UW-quality courses for motivated high school students, with credits that transfer across the Universities of Wisconsin.

Associate of Arts and Sciences
Associate Degree

50+ courses to choose from. 60 credits. Transferable general education college credits and can complete an associate degree. Online courses are taught by the same expert faculty teaching on UW campuses. View full program details.

Independent Learning

45 self-paced online courses with no pre-set class times or due dates. Open enrollment means you can start when it’s convenient and you are never wait-listed. No application is necessary and registration is always open!

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Finish a Bachelor’s Degree Online with UW

For students with 45-60 college credits, UW’s fully online programs offer a flexible, affordable path to a degree.

Applied Computing

21 courses. 61 credits. Gain essential business knowledge and analysis skills to create today’s IT solutions using programming languages such as Java and SQL. These skills will prepare you to stand out in the computing field. View full program details.

Health Information Management & Technology

21 courses. 61 credits. Learn the HIM and health IT skills you need to qualify for jobs in today’s data-driven healthcare environments. CAHIIM-accredited. View full program details.

Sustainable Management

21 courses. 63 credits. Sustainable business skills. Courses in environmental science and policy, economics, triple bottom line accounting, systems thinking, natural resource management, corporate social responsibility, and more. View full program details.

A Flexible, Trusted Pathway From The Universities of Wisconsin

100% Online. Built for Busy Lives.

No campus visits required

No set class times

Engage with instructors and classmates online

A Respected University of Wisconsin Degree, Earned Online

Same rigorous curriculum as on-campus programs

Taught by expert UW faculty

Earn a respected UW credential

Quality You Can Trust. Accreditation You Expect.

Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

High academic standards

Recognized and respected by employers nationwide

Flexible. Affordable. Supported.

Financial aid options available for eligible students

Dedicated advisors to support student enrollment and progress

Designed for working adults and transfer students

When realizing that I only had one more course requirement to complete my degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, I decided to do the course through UW Independent Learning, which allowed me to be anywhere in the world while finishing up my degree. I decided to go to Bangladesh and work for an NGO to explore career opportunities while finishing up the course. The online assignments worked efficiently, the professor was helpful and responsive, and I could work at my own speed in any location I wanted.”

– Melissa, UW Independent Learning Student

After a ten year gap of not going to school, this was a big step for me to take. Not only was it big for me, but it was also big for my family. I work full time, am married and have three children and this program has been amazing. My advisor is extremely helpful and the instructors so far have been great. I will continue to come across struggles, but I am also so thankful for all the support that this program gives.”

– Chloe, UW Associate of Arts & Sciences Student

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A COLLABORATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN

Whether online or on campus, Universities of Wisconsin programs have a reputation for delivering world-class education and student support. Accreditation is your assurance that you will learn skills that are relevant to your field and valued by employers. Universities of Wisconsin online programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).