WHY SHOULD I ATTEND UW-OSHKOSH?
UW-Oshkosh is a highly accredited institution offering dozens of undergraduate and graduate programs. Eleven of fifteen UW-Oshkosh masters degree programs offer non-traditional schedules such as evening, weekend, or internet courses. UW-Oshkosh College of Business Administration was one of the first accredited schools to offer MBA courses via the Internet. The combination of high quality faculty and an engaging learning environment make attending UW-Oshkosh a fun, yet challenging educational experience! See more UW-Oshkosh Points of Pride.
WILL MY PREVIOUSLY EARNED CREDITS TRANSFER TO UW-OSHKOSH?
Credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities are evaluated on the basis of transcripts submitted as part of admissions credentials. The admissions office, in consultation with the college or program area at
UW-Oshkosh, determines the extent to which courses accepted in transfer apply to degree and program requirements. Undergrad students can determine how courses taken at a University of Wisconsin System two-year or four-year university will transfer to UW-Oshkosh. Check the websites www.uwsa.edu/tis, or access this information through the UW-Oshkosh homepage, www.uwosh.edu.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY OUT-OF-STATE OR PRIVATE SCHOOL CREDITS WILL TRANSFER?
You can compare course descriptions from other institutions to see if they meet the same criteria as those offered at UW-Oshkosh. If you are still unsure, then you must apply to UW-Oshkosh to receive an official credit evaluation.
WHO ARE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS?
Non-traditional students are typically those who do not live on campus, are returning to school after some time off, have other responsibilities to work around (e.g., family, part/full-time jobs), and/or just want to take a course for the pleasure of learning.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE A DEGREE?
The answer to this question depends on how many of your previous credits transfer, how many credits you take per semester and other factors. You will want to meet with an academic advisor or a counselor in the adult access office to determine the duration of the degree you want to pursue.
ARE EVENING COURSES AVAILABLE?
Evening courses are available, however, they do vary from semester to semester. Typically, courses offered include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies(BLS) - Entire Program
- Business
- Communication
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education
- Health Education
- Nursing
- Organizational Administration (OA) - Entire Program
- Physical Education
- Reading
- Secondary Education
- Spanish
- Special Education
ARE ANY COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE?
The University offers online courses through several programs. For additional information please contact the department you would like to take a course with. Most online courses are offered through the Center for New Learning, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services, and College of Nursing.
You may also want to check out these UW System resources;
WHERE IS THE ADULT NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT RESOURCE (ANSR) OFFICE?
The Adult Nontraditional Student Resource (ANSR) office is located on the third floor (323) Dempsey, 800 Algoma Blvd.
ARE ACCELERATED PROGRAMS AVAILABLE?
The accelerated nursing program is a one-year online program designed for persons with bachelor degrees. Coursework is completed online. Clinicals are arranged in the area where you live. Pre-requisites are required for admissions into the program. Please contact the Accelerated Nursing Program for more information.
I'M HAVING TROUBLE LOGGING ON TO D2L. WHAT CAN I DO?
For technical support, please call 888-435-7589. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also request assistance via an online form at http://learnuw.wisconsin.edu/problem.html. You will be asked for your course title. Please copy it from D2L; a course number and department are not sufficient for identifying a course. Online help is also available at http://helpdesk.doit.wisc.edu/index.php?s=171. Also, limited in-person assistance is available at the Presentations Lab, Polk 5 (8:00-4:30, M-F).
CAN I GET CREDIT FOR MY EXPERIENCE?
There are 34 CLEP exams currently available. Anyone who feels he/she has requisite knowledge in these areas may take these tests. Students successfully completing the exams may request credit at the college level. Credits accepted for CLEP exams at UW-Oshkosh are listed at the back of the UW Oshkosh Undergraduate Bulletin. Each college determines acceptable passing score and course credit for that institution. We advise that college students meet with their academic advisor prior to taking these exams. Test dates are on selected Thursdays each month here at UW-Oshkosh. Upon receipt of your registration form and registration fee, Testing Services will contact you to reserve an exam appointment or to arrange an alternate testing date.
Available CLEP tests include English, Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Government, Business Law, and Marketing. View the UW Oshkosh CLEP Acceptance Policy.
