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Applying to UW-Superior
How do I enroll in online courses?
- Complete the online University of Wisconsin System application for admission.
In the UW-Superior section, be sure to select one of the Online Learning Program majors. - Request copies of your transcripts from other institutions you have attended to be sent to the Admissions Office, UW-Superior, PO Box 2000, Superior, WI 54880.
- If you meet admission requirements, you will receive a letter of acceptance from UW-Superior. The letter will identify your assigned advisor.
- Contact your advisor to arrange a time for an enrollment conference.
- Complete an enrollment conference with your assigned advisor, who will help you with planning and answer questions.
- Register for coursework for your initial term through the E-Hive.
What’s the deadline to apply for an online graduate program?
View the Graduate Studies Admissions webpage for recommended dates for submission of application materials.
The Graduate Education Online program has six starts per year.
The other online graduate programs, which are the collaboratives; sustainable management, data science, health & wellness management, each have their application deadlines indicated on their respective pages.
Is an online degree as good as an on-campus degree?
Online learners may earn a Bachelor of Science degree (or a Bachelor of Arts degree if language requirement is met). It is the same degree that is conferred to the on-campus student.
Degrees from online programs are widely recognized as equivalent to campus programs, and have been offered for many years – in the case of our program, more than 30 years with more than 1,000 graduates.
Online Learning
What majors are available through Online Learning?
There are several majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Broad Field Language Arts – 4-12 Education, Computer Science, Elementary Education – Grades K-9, English, Exercise Science, Public Health, Public Leadership and Changemaking, Psychology, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, Transportation and Logistics Management and Writing.
Do online/distance learning courses qualify for financial aid?
All degree seeking students who meet the general eligibility requirements may apply for financial aid.
What is Online Learning?
Our top 10 rated online degree programs give you the flexibility you need to balance work and family life with degree completion. For further information, contact the Online Learning Program at 715-394-8487 or dlc@uwsuper.edu. You can also visit the Online Programs page for more information.
Are Online Learning courses accredited and will they transfer to other institutions?
Yes, UW-Superior courses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Each course offered through the Online Learning Program has the same learning outcomes as the traditional classroom course. The courses transfer in the same way as classroom courses.
How long do I have to complete my Online Learning courses?
Most Online Learning courses are on a semester basis (e.g., fall semester, spring semester and summer session), with the exception of the Business Administration, Management emphasis major and the graduate Education program. Check the dates of each term by going to the University’s Academic Calendar. Courses must be completed by the end of the term in which they are offered.
How do I take exams in my Online Learning Course?
Students will take exams online. With the exception of Math 102, 230, 231, as these classes will require a proctored exam.
How do I submit Online Learning assignments?
In most online courses, you’ll submit your assignments in Learn@UW-Superior or as an attachment to an email, depending on instructor preference. Some instructors may require assignments be submitted through regular mail.
As an online student, do I have to come to campus?
Admission and registration procedures, text ordering, etc., can be completed without coming to campus. The majority of coursework can be completed without coming to campus, including all requirements for Self-Designed Majors.
Elementary Education majors pursuing the Early Childhood Minor must take three Saturday seminars which are offered in Superior, and are sometimes available from other universities which may be geographically more convenient.
Does the Online Learning Program offer graduate credit?
Yes. View the available graduate programs.
How do I get my books and materials?
After you’ve enrolled for your courses, you can order your books and materials from the University Bookstore.
How do I communicate with instructors?
Most instructors will prefer email for regular communication. Some may indicate a preference for phone communication, or the communication tools within Learn@UW-Superior.
Registration and Advisement
What majors are available through Online Learning?
There are several majors available through Online Learning: Communicating Arts, Broad Field Language Arts – 4-12 Education, Computer Science, Elementary Education – Grades K-9, English, Exercise Science, Public Health, Public Leadership and Changemaking, Psychology, Self-Designed Major, Sustainable Management, Transportation and Logistics Management and Writing.
Tuition and Bills
How much do online courses cost?
Current tuition and fees for online courses are available on our Tuition and Fees webpages.