Adult Career and Special Student Services
Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS) is your gateway to the many education paths and opportunities available to you at UW–Madison. We offer programs and services for returning adult, nontraditional and University Special students, and provide career services for UW–Madison employees.
Whether you’re beginning a new education journey or just need an answer to a question, we are here to help you confirm your next step.
Who We Serve
ACSSS offers comprehensive assistance to returning adult and nontraditional degree students. We are the admissions, advising and academic dean’s office for 4,500 University Special students.
As the front office to UW–Madison Continuing Studies, we greet over 1,200 visitors each year and help them find the right person or program to serve their needs.
Our Services
Questions?
Martin Rouse,
Associate Dean
608-263-6960 or
608-262-1156 (for questions about noncredit classes)
advising@dcs.wisc.edu
Our Team
Jayne Arnold
VISP Thematic Track Coordinator
Heather Blewett
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies – Recruitment Campaigns
Lynn Brandt
Manager of OUD Transfer Student Pathways
Christine Cina
Odyssey Navigator
Emma Lee Davis
Enrollment Coach
Anna Denucci
Enrollment Coach
Matthew Greenberg
Student Services Coordinator
Stacy Iruk
Student Processing Specialist
Beth Jaggers
Student Services Coordinator
Josh Juedes
International Program Director
Moira Kelley
Communications Manager
Sara Kluender
Director of Recruitment Strategies
Dorian Mcclendon
Student Processing Specialist
Anne Niendorf
Student Services Coordinator
Karen Ripley
IT Business Analyst
Martin Rouse
Associate Dean & Director
Autumn Sanchez
Student Services Coordinator
Anna Seidel-Quast
Visiting International Student Program (VISP) Coordinator
Zufang Shan
Student Services Coordinator
Sarah Stilp
Assistant Dean, Admissions & Student Services
Patrick Walsh
Associate Director of Recruitment Strategies
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