News

  1. Apply to UW two-year campuses for free June 5–15, 2020

    This is the first time a free application period has been offered systemwide

    April 29, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is offering an 11-day free application period for anyone applying to one of its two-year campuses for fall 2020 or spring 2021 semesters. The free application period will run June 5–15, 2020. “We understand this is an extremely difficult time, and prospective students are faced with complicated decisions as […]

  2. UW Extended Campus accepting applications for new online degrees

    Associate of Arts & Sciences, Master of Science in Cybersecurity accepting applications for September 2020

    April 28, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—UW Extended Campus, in partnership with several University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer two new online degrees starting in September 2020—the Associate of Arts and Sciences and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Applications are now being accepted for the degree programs. “Adding the Associate and Cybersecurity degree programs expands our ability to meet […]

  3. UW System’s change to new digital platform leads to rapid online transition

    April 24, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—In the summer of 2017, the University of Wisconsin System began implementing its new online learning platform. As a result, the new platform has facilitated the transition of thousands of in-person courses to online delivery in a matter of weeks, a large-scale success in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We never could have […]

  4. UW System to make applying to UW universities easier this fall

    April 13, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today a series of changes to admissions policies that will make it easier for students to enroll this fall. The changes include reducing the undergraduate application fee effective immediately, accepting unofficial high school transcripts for admission consideration, and holding students harmless for changes in admissions testing, grading formats, […]

  5. UW System institutions continue to serve students, Board meets virtually (news summary)

    April 2, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross told the Board of Regents today in a virtual meeting that the University’s commitment to the Wisconsin Idea of serving every corner of the state continues, despite COVID-19. “We are now doing many things differently, but the University of Wisconsin System institutions remain open. I am enormously […]

  6. Michael Alexander named new chancellor of UW-Green Bay

    Appointment takes effect May 1

    April 2, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Michael Alexander, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been named the seventh Chancellor of the university, which has campus locations in Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Alexander’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a […]

  7. UW System to launch new EApp electronic application

    New EApp will reduce fees, offer easier navigation, and allow first-time applicants to apply to any UW System university

    April 1, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today the creation of a new electronic application system, EApp, to be launched this fall for prospective students applying to attend a UW System university. The new EApp will provide reduced application fees, offer easier navigation, and allow first-time undergraduate applicants to apply to more than […]

  8. UW System recognizes three professors as 2020 Regent Scholars honored for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    March 30, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announces the selection of three 2020 Regent Scholar recipients distinguished for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Prior to the COVID-19 restrictions now in place, faculty scholars from three UW System institutions were to be honored at the April meeting of the UW System […]

  9. Wisconsin SBDC to assist businesses with disaster loan applications

    Free consulting also available to help owners cope with challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic

    March 23, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is helping small businesses apply for federal disaster loans to mitigate the substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories, including Wisconsin as of March 20, low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans […]

  10. UW System to offer prorated room and board refunds

    March 19, 2020

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross announced today that all UW System institutions will refund the prorated charges for housing and dining for the remainder of the spring semester for students who have vacated their respective universities. Cross said the decision is a response to the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic […]