Non-Traditional Students
At the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, we know it is never too late to begin or resume your education. Students of all ages and backgrounds will feel at home on any of the UW-Platteville campuses, and we are here to help you make your way to a college degree.
Non-traditional students are adult learners who:
- Have delayed college enrollment
- Attend part time for at least part of the academic year
- Work full time (32 hours or more per week) while enrolled
- Are considered financially independent
- Have dependents other than a spouse; usually children, but sometimes others
- Is a single parent, either not married or married but separated
- Do not have a high school diploma: completed high school with a GED or HSED
- Have had interruptions of any kind in their prior college experience
For more information about non-traditional student resources, frequently asked questions, or other inquiries, please contact the Wright Center at 608.342.7576.
Resources for Non-Traditional Students
On-Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Tutoring Services
- Mathematics Learning Center
- Disability Access Center
- Student Advising and Academic Resources
- Textbook Center
- Children's Center
