Distance Learning

Distance Learning Courses

Online courses give you the flexibility to work on professional development, complete general education requirements, and/or gain licensure from home or wherever. No travel and you get the same quality education as students in a classroom. That means, you get the benefit of the same world-class faculty, and the same tradition of academic excellence without being on campus.

How do I find an online course in the UW System?

Every campus in the UW System offers a variety of online classes. Below you will find the links to each campuses’ course search. Here are a few pointers to using these search engines:

• Fill out the fields as best you can to indicate the subject area, course level (graduate or undergraduate), and term or semester you plan to enter.
• It is important to fill out the form so you only see the online courses. There will be language around the delivery of the class, such as mode of instruction or class type: be sure to indicate the online or distance education option. This will narrow your search to only online courses.
• As you will notice, each campus may have a slightly different search procedure, so please contact UW HELP or the campus if you have any questions on searching for online courses.

Credit Courses

Non-Credit Courses

I’ve found a course, now what?

Great! You have found a course that works for you. There are a few steps you must complete to enroll.

1. Submit a special/non-degree seeking student application at apply.wisconsin.edu to the UW System campus that offers the course. If you have questions on filling out the application, contact UW HELP.
2. Wait for the campus to contact you with their admission decision. If you have any questions during this time frame please contact the campus. 
3. After you receive admittance from the campus, you will receive instructions on how to enroll.

NOTE: If you are completing an online course to transfer to another college or university, please ensure that the course you have chosen will transfer as you expect it will. You will need to work with your adviser at your home institution to confirm that this course will transfer.