What
if I earned poor grades in high school and my earlier college-level work?
We are more interested in the fact that you completed high school (or
received your GED) than your specific grades. In addition, most adult
students have gained quite a bit of maturity, focus, and motivation since
high school. UWW accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions
for coursework graded a C or better.
Can
I get credit for experience?
Yes! If you have learned things in your life or work equivalent to what
you may have acquired in a college classroom, it may be possible to incorporate
that learning into your UWW program. UWW will assess your experiential
credit once you have enrolled.
Do
I need to live near the Skidmore campus?
No! Most of our students live beyond driving distance from the campus.
While three campus visits are required for all students, the program is
structured for students to learn at any distance from campus, whether
right in town or abroad.
How
are courses offered through UWW?
The UWW program enables a student to learn in several different ways,
such as courses at a local institution, independent study with Skidmore
faculty or other qualified individuals, correspondence courses offered
by major universities, on-line courses, and supervised internships. Each
semester local students can also take advantage of evening seminars in
the liberal arts, specifically designed for UWW enrollees and offered
on the Skidmore campus.
What
fields can I pursue as a UWW student?
All UWW students develop programs in individualized studies, within which
they can focus their study in most traditional academic fields, in some
pre-professional areas such as business and human services, and in creative
interdisciplinary areas. See Degree Plan for examples.
How
long will it take to get a degree?
The amount of time needed to complete the degree depends on two factors:
(1) how much college level learning a student has completed before entering
UWW, and (2) how quickly a student completes the requirements after enrolling.
There is no limit to the amount of previous learning UWW will accept,
provided it meets the standard for a Skidmore UWW degree. Once enrolled,
students may work at any pace they choose, although there are minimum
guidelines for students receiving financial aid.
How
much does UWW cost?
Please review our cost page. You'll
find that UWW is a highly affordable way to earn a Skidmore degree. Financial
aid is also available.