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Becoming a special or guest student

Take classes for credit even if you are not currently part of a UW-Madison degree program. Or, if you aren’t interested in earning credit, auditing classes might be for you.

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Education planning and returning to school

If you are a returning adult or nontraditional student at UW-Madison, ACSSS is here to help support you and get you connected to resources. We can also help you make a plan to meet your educational goals.

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  • Adult Career and Special Student Services
    21 N Park St, 7101
    Madison, WI 53715
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  • Email: advising@dcs.wisc.edu
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