Subscribe to our email list
Expanding knowledge through work and education
Expanding knowledge through work and education
 University of Wisconsin-Platteville                                                                        December 2016
Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Expanding knowledge through work and education


After earning her bachelor’s degree, Jordan Zarka wanted a master’s degree program in criminal justice that would help her grow in her new job and allow her to work full time. When she found UW-Platteville’s online program, there was an added bonus—her father graduated from the university in 1980. 

“UW-Platteville was a great experience,” Zarka said. “It allowed me to continue with a career I just began and expand my knowledge. I had looked for a year after receiving my bachelor’s for a sufficient program that would allow me to accomplish exactly that. UW-Platteville gave me that program and then some.” Read more

Navigating PASS

The Pioneer Administrative Software System is our online system that manages everything from course registration to financial aid. Having all that information in one place helps us provide students with high quality service, yet at times the amount of information can be overwhelming. 

To help our students make the most of PASS, we've created a series of PASS Tips that provide step-by-step instructions for some of the most common functions in PASS. They include:
Additional PASS Tips can be found at www.uwplatt.edu/distance-education/pass.

UW-Platteville Online named to Military Friendly® Schools list

Throughout the month of November, we acknowledged the important role military students, veterans, and their families play in education. Now we're proud to say we've received some recognition of our own.
UW-Platteville Online has been named to Victory Media's 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List. The annual list provides service members and their families guidance in selecting the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. Read more
To Do List
Spring 2017 courses are filling up fast. Sign into PASS to make sure you are registered and ready to go for the upcoming semester.
Important Dates
Dec. 5 – Last day to submit Independent Study Proposal
Dec. 17 – Commencement ceremony and reception
Dec. 23  End of the fall semester
Dec. 28  Fall 2016 grades due
Important Links