Education services & resources
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Education services
Our education advisors in Adult Career and Special Student Services at UW–Madison provide personalized services for adults who need information, guidance or inspiration — whether you intend to attend school here or not.
We offer one-on-one appointments, workshops, a resource library and other tools to help you navigate your options.
Contacting Adult Career and Special Student Services is the first step if you want to:
- Apply to a capstone certificate program
- Take courses for credit to qualify for a graduate degree
- Enroll in a professional development or personal enrichment course
- Explore options to pay for your education
- Discover the campus resources available to adult students
- Participate in an on-campus orientation event
Make an appointment with an education advisor via email at advising@dcs.wisc.edu or by phone at 608-263-6960.
Resource guide
These resources can answer some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns about coming to UW–Madison for a graduate degree, certificate or your professional and personal development.
How to apply
- Apply to graduate school
- Apply to a certificate program
- Apply for professional or personal development courses
Financial resources
Student services
- Find services for adult students
- Find services for veteran students
- Find services for LGBTQ graduate students
- Find services for students with disabilities
- Find services for International Students
Other UW–Madison resources
Resources throughout Wisconsin
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Our friendly, knowledgeable enrollment coaches are here to answer your questions.
Attend an upcoming event or click below to connect with an enrollment coach about a specific program you’re interested in.
Emma Lee Davis
Enrollment Coach
Anna Denucci
Enrollment Coach and Director of Student Call Center
Sara Kluender
Director of Recruitment Strategies
Marta McCoy
Enrollment Coach
Patrick Walsh
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies
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