Finish your degree at UW–Madison
Thinking about going back to college but worried your academic history could be a barrier? We can help!
UW–Madison’s Badger Ready offers a fully supported degree completion program for adults ages 25+ and all veterans who have:
- A minimum of 24 transferable college credits.
- One year each of high school algebra, plane geometry and college-preparatory math, plus two high school years or two college semesters of a single foreign language.
- A break in education of two or more years.
- Proven success in a nonacademic area of life.
- A GPA that is currently a barrier to transfer admission. (There is no minimum GPA required for admission to Badger Ready.)
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How it works
Returning adult students face unique challenges. Badger Ready addresses these challenges with progressive programming. We can help you balance competing responsibilities, navigate the university and leverage support systems.
As you move through the program, you’ll work closely with a supportive Badger Ready advisor to meet specific criteria, including the completion of at least 12 UW–Madison academic credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (grade of “B”) or better. Once you’ve successfully achieved these criteria, you’ll be eligible to apply as a UW–Madison transfer student and finish your degree.
“I can’t thank you enough for the major part Badger Ready played in my life. Please know that this program has helped shape and change me into the person I am — the proudest, most confident I’ve ever been, the most solid version of authentic ME. Thank you so much for your continued support, your care and compassion, your knowledge and know-how, your guidance and support.”
Annie Lewis