Rob Ostrander of Union Grove is among those students recently earning an Associate of Arts and Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Colleges.
On May 19, Ostrander received his degree with his
fellow classmates —with one key difference. He completed his degree over the Internet from his home in Union Grove without ever having been required to set foot on a Wisconsin campus.
Ostrander earned his degree through UW Colleges Online, according to a UW press release, which explains that UW CollegesOnline offers the same Associate of Arts and Science Degree with the same admissions criteria and educational standards as the on-campus Associate degree from any of the 13 two-year UW Colleges campuses.
UW Colleges Online classes are taught by professors from the two-year UW
Colleges campuses, who use the same curriculum and course materials as
they do in their face-to-face classes.
For Ostrander, taking college classes at the dining table was a very
rewarding experience.
“I loved the online college experience,” he said in the press release. “I could study when I wanted and complete coursework completely on my own terms. No traffic, parking fees, blizzards, thunderstorms or absent
professors to worry about!”
According to David Brigham, Director of Distance Education, courses have deadlines and assignments just like traditional on-campus courses.
However, UW Colleges Online allows learners to “go to class” at any time through the Internet. Brigham says the fully accredited program
enables students to pursue their associate’s degree without giving up
their present job or spending long periods of time away from home.
“Students find they receive a lot of personal attention in this online
program. Students can reach their instructors and advisors through email or a quick telephone call,” Brigham added.
Ostrander said he plans to continue his education online in the future, with the
ultimate goal of starting his own business within 10 years.
UW Colleges is the UW System’s network of 13 freshman/sophomore campuses and UW Colleges Online that offers an Associate of Arts and Science
degree and prepares students of all ages and backgrounds for baccalaureate and professional programs.
UW Colleges Online enrolls students from all 72 Wisconsin counties and
nearly all 50 U.S. states. The program is seeing consistent enrollment growth.
For more information, call toll free (877) 449-1877, inquire by e-mail at
[email protected] or visit the
web site at online.uwc.edu.
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