Single Course Enrollment

Special Students

The status of "Special Student" applies to someone who has not been accepted to a degree program. You may take classes as a special student

• For personal enrichment
• Toward a certificate rather than a degree
• If you plan to transfer the course to another institution
• If you want to start a course(s) while your admission process is completed

Special Students

• Can enroll in a maximum of 12 credits
• Must meet prerequisites for courses
• Are not obligated to follow specific degree requirements
• Are not eligible for financial aid
• May be admitted to a degree program after completing the admission process and any in-progress coursework. Check program requirements for more information.

Undergraduate Special Students

To enroll

1. Review a complete list of online and print-based courses in the course offerings
2. Complete the  Special Student Application.
3. Send an e-mail to disted@uwplatt.edu:
   a. Indicate the courses you want to take and whether they are online or
       print-based.
   b. Attach your completed application.

UW-Platteville Campus Students
If you are a current UW-Platteville campus student, e-mail disted@uwplatt.edu indicating the courses you would like to take.

Graduate Special Students

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may register as a Special Student. You will receive academic credit for courses taken while on this status.

To enroll

1. Review a complete list of online courses in the course offerings.
2. Complete the  Special Student Application.    
3. Send an e-mail to disted@uwplatt.edu:
   a. Indicate the courses you want to take.
   b. Attach your completed application.