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The 100% online Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin creates the educational foundation that you can grow on, whether you’re seeking a full degree, need to complete a prerequisite course, or take individual courses to supplement your studies and complete your degree in less time. No matter your path, the courses in this accredited UW associate degree program give you a broad liberal arts background, while fulfilling transferable general education requirements at Universities of Wisconsin schools and most other four-year institutions. Find what you need to build your educational foundation today! A Collaboration of University of Wisconsin Campuses The UW Associate of Arts and Sciences degree program is a partnership of UW Extended Campus, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Whitewater. University Accreditation The online Associate of Arts and Sciences degree program is approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission . Apply now using the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application . Admission Admission requirements vary depending on your educational path. Students pursuing the fully online UW Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree are considered degree seeking students . All other students are considered special students , including those completing any other degree or certificate, taking a prerequisite course or supplementing on campus coursework to complete their degree quicker. Degree seeking students Requirements High school diploma, GED or HSED ACT or SAT required for students under age 22 (optional through the 2024-25 academic year) Minimum 17 high school level, college prep credits. Thirteen of 17 must be distributed as follows: English—4 credits Social Science —3 credits Math—3 credits (must include at least 1 credit of algebra and the equivalent of 1 credit geometry) Natural Science—3 credits Remaining 4 credits can be from above areas, foreign languages, fine arts, computer science or other academic areas Official high school and college transcripts, if applicable How to Apply Step 1: Decide which home campus you’d like to apply to. Campus partners for the associate degree program include UW-Eau Claire*, UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Whitewater. Step 2: Visit the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application , login or create an account, and apply to the home campus of your choice, and select Associate of Arts & Sciences – Collaborative” as the program. There is no application fee for all undergraduate degree seeking applicants (domestic and international), with the exception of UW-Eau Claire, where there is a nonrefundable $25 application fee. Step 3: Submit official High School and college transcripts from all institutions attended; ACT or SAT scores, if required; and application fee. *Students choosing UW-Eau Claire as a home campus should select UW-Eau Claire – Barron County” as their campus on the application Special Students Students currently attending one of the UW System AAS partner campuses (UW-Eau Claire, UW-Parkside, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point or UW-Whitewater) do not need to apply. Please work directly with your academic advisor. No application fee or transcripts are required. Students wanting transfer credit should verify with their academic advisor that the credits will be accepted by their program or institution. How to Apply by campus as a Special Student UW-Eau Claire-Barron County Apply as a Undergraduate Non-Degree Applicant.” When asked Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?” select No”, and that you plan to take Undergraduate” classes. Select UW-Eau Claire – Barron County” as the campus. Choose Special Taking Undergraduate Classes – Barron County Campus” for program UW-Parkside Apply as a Undergraduate Non-Degree Applicant.” When asked Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?” select No”, and that you plan to take Undergraduate” classes. Select UW-Parkside” as the campus. Choose Special Student” for program. UW-River Falls Apply as a Undergraduate Non-Degree Applicant.” When asked Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?” select No”, and that you plan to take Undergraduate” classes. Select UW-River Falls” as the campus. Choose UG Special/Non-Degree” for program. UW-Stevens Point Apply as a Undergraduate Non-Degree Applicant.” When asked Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?” select No”, and that you plan to take Undergraduate” classes. Select UW-Stevens Point” as the campus. Choose Undergrad Non-Degree Seeking” for program. UW-Whitewater at Rock County Apply as a Undergraduate Non-Degree Applicant.” When asked Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?” select No”, and that you plan to take Undergraduate” classes. Select UW-Whitewater at Rock County” as the campus. Choose Special/Guest – Rock Campus” for program. Transfer Students Transfer students are subject to the transfer policy of their home campus. High School Students High school students, including those participating in the Early College Credit Program, can earn college credits through the AAS program. Please contact the admissions office at the home campus where you would like to take classes or visit the UW Help website for more information. International Guidelines This program welcomes online students from around the world. Online students do not qualify for an F-1 Student Visa to travel to the U.S. but instead can participate in our online courses remotely. If your native language is not English and/or you attended school outside of the U.S., you will likely need to provide proof of English language proficiency and an official translation or evaluation of academic transcripts. Requirements will vary based on a student’s academic history and home campus policies. For guidance about these requirements and how they apply to your specific situation contact your preferred home campus admissions office . If you would like to apply as an International Student for an on-campus program in the UW System please refer to these resources through UW-HELP . Application Deadlines Application materials should be...