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Returning Adults and Second Degree Students
Returning adults and second degree students have many opportunities on the UW-Madison campus.
Returning adults with an interest in engineering include students who:
- Might want to begin an undergraduate degree as a freshman.
- Began their undergraduate career elsewhere and wish to complete it here.
- Began their undergraduate studies at UW-Madison, left, and want to return.
- Have had a significant break in their undergraduate studies
The Office of Admissions and Recruitment provides information about the entry options described above.
For questions particular to the College of Engineering, contact ugtransfer@engr.wisc.edu.
Students might also consult with UW-Madison’s Adult Career and Special Student Services regarding education and career planning, and programs and services for nontraditional, and University Special students, as well as local adults considering a career change.
Many students have questions about funding their education. Consider reviewing opportunities found on the Continuing Studies website.
The College of Engineering does not accept second undergraduate degree applications. Students seeking to pursue engineering at UW-Madison might explore the Biological Systems Engineering program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Prospective students should consult with the faculty advisor early for best planning.
Individuals with a bachelor’s degree might also consider pursuing engineering elsewhere such as at UW-Platteville or UW-Milwaukee or other accredited undergraduate programs found on the ABET Website.
They can also look into pursuing a graduate program in the College of Engineering by consulting College of Engineering departmental websites about graduate studies and then contacting the departments directly.
Students might also consult with UW-Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services regarding possible options and directions. The advisors there are aware about the change to the College of Engineering policy and will assist students as best possible.
Returning adults with an interest in engineering include students who:
- Might want to begin an undergraduate degree as a freshman.
- Began their undergraduate career elsewhere and wish to complete it here.
- Began their undergraduate studies at UW-Madison, left, and want to return.
- Have had a significant break in their undergraduate studies
The Office of Admissions and Recruitment provides information about the entry options described above.
For questions particular to the College of Engineering, contact ugtransfer@engr.wisc.edu.
Students might also consult with UW-Madison’s Adult Career and Special Student Services regarding education and career planning, and programs and services for nontraditional, and University Special students, as well as local adults considering a career change.
Many students have questions about funding their education. Consider reviewing opportunities found on the Continuing Studies website.
The College of Engineering does not accept second undergraduate degree applications. Students seeking to pursue engineering at UW-Madison might explore the Biological Systems Engineering program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Prospective students should consult with the faculty advisor early for best planning.
Individuals with a bachelor’s degree might also consider pursuing engineering elsewhere such as at UW-Platteville or UW-Milwaukee or other accredited undergraduate programs found on the ABET Website.
They can also look into pursuing a graduate program in the College of Engineering by consulting College of Engineering departmental websites about graduate studies and then contacting the departments directly.
Students might also consult with UW-Madison Adult Career and Special Student Services regarding possible options and directions. The advisors there are aware about the change to the College of Engineering policy and will assist students as best possible.