Welcome!
Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS) is your gateway to the vast resources of UW-Madison. We offer career counseling for local adults including UW-Madison employees. Our office serves as the admitting, advising, and dean’s office for University Special students. Additionally, ACSSS acts as a launching pad for returning adult students and provides them with support, guidance, and resources to successfully navigate their way back to school.
Upcoming dates and events
Summer 2018
Summer 2018 dates and deadlines
Fall 2018
Fall classes begin September 5
Fall 2018 dates and deadlines
Events
Wednesdays – Job Search Support Group
August 23 – Building Bridges
September 18 – Career Change 101
October 11 & 12 – Tools for Purposeful Career Change
October 17 – Nuts and Bolts of Returning to School
Special and guest students
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.
Career & educational planning
Talk with a professional career counselor about changing your career and/or returning to school.
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.
