Purpose Statement
Adult Student Access Services contributes to the achievements of the University's mission and strategic directions to develop a diverse, engaged community of lifelong learners.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
All students are assigned an academic advisor and are encouraged to meet with that advisor regularly to discuss their academic plans.
Undergraduate students majoring in Business, Education (human services, elementary and special education), Nursing, Pre-Professional (chiropractic, occupational or physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy), and those who have not yet declared a major are assigned to an advisor located in the Undergraduate Advising Resource Center, Dempsey 130, (920) 424-1268. The center is open year round from 7:45am to 4:30pm daily. Appointments are scheduled from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Undergraduate students with declared majors in Letters and Science and in Secondary Education, Liberal Studies, and Pre-Professional (engineering, dentistry, law, medicine, and veterinary medicine) are assigned to a faculty advisor in the department of their major. Those advisors are available by appointment and/or during designated office hours.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar gives a listing of important dates throughout the year (including fall/spring semester as well as summer sessions and interims). Among the information listed are dates of major holidays and commencement ceremonies. Please see the Academic Calendar for a full listing of other important dates.
Academic Programs/Majors
UW-Oshkosh offers a wide variety of programs and majors to choose from as either an undergraduate or graduate student. Please see our list of schools (academic programs/majors) to check out what programs/majors are available.
Admissions & How to Apply
Applying is easy! Download an electronic application for undergraduate study. Print it out and send it to the undergraduate admissions office. A standard undergraduate application for admission is available from a UW System campus. Other required materials for graduate school will be different depending on what program you are applying for. For graduate programs please contact the Graduate Studies office for more information.
Either the undergraduate or graduate admissions office will help guide you through the application and admissions process. They have information about scholarships, admissions requirements, help with deciding on a major, information about taking a campus tour, application procedures, and more. For more information please see the Undergraduate Admissions Homepage or the Graduate Admissions Homepage.
Adult Student Event Calendar
From time to time, the Adult Access office will host a meeting in order to keep up-to-date with any concerns, questions or general issues that may come about. Dates, times and places for these meetings and any other special events are listed on the Adult Student Event Calendar.
Childcare
Childcare services are available on campus for any student at UW-Oshkosh.
Children who are newborn through eight years of age can be accommodated. Children can be regularly scheduled or dropped off on unscheduled days. The Children's Learning and Care Center is conveniently located in Swart hall on Algoma Blvd. right in the middle of campus. More information, including rates, can be found at the Children's Learning and Care Center website.
Counseling Center
A variety of counseling services are available throught the UW-Oshkosh Counseling Center. These services includea: academic, personal and career counseling and crisis intervention.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance can be defined as monetary assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, or loans to help pay for college expenses. Anyone can take advantage of one of these forms of financial aid. Student loans are available for most who apply. Loans are financial awards that must be repaid. Only those who qualify and are specifically selected can receive scholarships. Students must also meet specific criteria in order to be considered for a grant. Scholarships and grants are awards that DO NOT have to be repaid. Please see the financial aid homepage for specific information about financial assistance and how to file a Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).
Health Center
A variety of physical and mental health services are available to all students through the UW-Oshkosh Student Health Center. Theses services range from physical examinations to prescriptions and vaccinations. The Student Health Center is open on Mondays until 6:30 pm.
Registration
After you are accepted to the university you will also need to register for classes. Registration is conducted each semester. There are two ways to register. The first is to register online using TitanWeb. You do not need to be accepted at the university to access TitanWeb. Follow the instructions to register as a guest. Although you do not need to be accepted or registered into the university to view course information via Titanweb, you do need to be accepted into the university in order to actually enroll for courses. Registration deadlines can be found on UW-Oshkosh's
E-timetable. Titanweb is also used for adding and dropping courses.
STAR Report
If you are an undergraduate (continuing) student, you will receive a Student Academic Report (STAR) at some point from the Registrar's Office. Your STAR will make academic planning easier for you and your advisor. In addition to listing your advisor's name, telephone number, campus location, registration date/time, grade point average and classes already taken; STAR lists the classes and requirements that you must still complete to graduate. These requirments change if you change your degree, major, minor etc. Please bring your STAR to all conferences with your advisor.
Tuition
Tuition is collected each semester and is determined by the number of credits taken as well as where the student holds residency. Tuition bills are paid at the cashier's office. Installment payment plans are available. Please contact the student accounts office or the tuition/fees webpage for more information on paying tuition and/or applying for a payment plan.
