Career Corner and Graduation Reminders
Career Corner and Graduation Reminders
 University of Wisconsin-Platteville                                                                           December 2017
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Join us December 16 for fall commencement
Fall commencement takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16. Find ceremony times at www.gouwp.com/grad. Graduates and guests are also invited to join us Saturday morning for the Distance Education Reception from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in the Markee Pioneer Student Center. Please let us know by Friday, Dec. 1 if you will be joining us by visiting www.gouwp.com/rsvp.

Understanding your financial aid options
The financial aid process can be confusing for students, so we've created this two-minute guide highlighting some important steps and resources. You can also check with the Financial Aid Office for help with specific questions.
Video discussing the Financial Aid Process at UW-Platteville Online

Scholarship and support help student achieve goals
Matthew Muente, the winner of the 2017 Ruth Miller Challenge Scholarship, has faced some unique challenges in his life and education. Muente, who is from the Milwaukee area, started out on an accelerated path of learning—entering high school a year early and taking part in the honors program. 
He was working on his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Marquette University when his studies were interrupted abruptly following his arrest. “Unfortunately, due to some poor choices, I am currently incarcerated for a felony Operating While Intoxicated charge,” Muente said.
Though he was devastated by the arrest after four prior years of sobriety, Muente continued to evaluate his situation. “I was looking for opportunities to continue my education while in prison. A friend told me about the UW-Platteville B.S. in business administration degree program; it seemed like an excellent opportunity."
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Supporting your online job search
At UW-Platteville, it is our goal to help you make your best career move through education and preparation. While our courses help build your knowledge and skills, we also provide resources to help you in your career development.
For many students, this development includes looking for a new job. Our Career and Professional Development Office has a series of tips for searching online for secure and credible cooperative educational experiences, internships, and full-time opportunities. Read more
To do list
Are you graduating this semester? You can RSVP for commencement and join us at the Distance Education Reception. 
Classes are filling fast - register now to make sure you can enroll in the courses you need.
Important dates for full semester online courses
Dec. 4 – Last day to submit independent study proposals.
Dec. 16 – All graduates are invited to the UW-Platteville commencement ceremony and Distance Education Reception.
Dec. 25 – The Distance Learning Center will be closed for the holiday.
Jan. 1 – The Distance Learning Center will be closed for the holiday.
Jan. 7 – PASS will be down for updates and maintenance. You should be able to access the system on Jan. 8.
Jan. 8 – Registration and payment deadline for spring 2018 full semester online courses.
Visit our academic calendars page for all dates.
Important links
PASS
Desire2Learn
Course offerings
Textbooks
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