University of Wisconsin System

The University of Wisconsin System is the main public higher education system of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It consists of 13 four-year campuses, a unit that operates 13 two-year colleges and an online campus. It also has an extension unit that offers courses in every county in the state.

Member campuses
Two of the campuses are "research universities" that award doctoral degrees:
 University of Wisconsin–Madison (Madison) – The main campus of the system; often called "Wisconsin", especially in a college sports context.
 University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (Milwaukee) – Often called "Milwaukee" in a college sports context.

Eleven other campuses are "comprehensive universities" that award bachelor's and Master's degrees:
 University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (Eau Claire)
 University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (Green Bay) – Often called "Green Bay" in a college sports context.
 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (La Crosse)
 University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (Oshkosh)
 University of Wisconsin–Parkside (Kenosha and Somers)
 University of Wisconsin–Platteville (Plattevillle)
 University of Wisconsin–River Falls (River Falls)
 University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (Stevens Point)
 University of Wisconsin–Stout (Menomonie)
 University of Wisconsin–Superior (Superior)
 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (Whitewater)

The two-year campus system is known as the University of Wisconsin Colleges. Students who earn associate's degrees from any campus in this system are guaranteed a place at a four-year campus if they meet certain requirements. This system includes:
University of Wisconsin–Baraboo/Sauk County
University of Wisconsin–Barron County
University of Wisconsin–Fond du Lac
University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley
University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc
University of Wisconsin–Marathon County
University of Wisconsin–Marinette
University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County
University of Wisconsin–Richland
University of Wisconsin–Rock County
University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan
University of Wisconsin–Washington County
University of Wisconsin–Waukesha
University of Wisconsin Colleges Online – an online campus

Note that this system is separate from the Wisconsin Technical College System. That is another public two-year college system in Wisconsin.

Finally, the University of Wisconsin–Extension provides college courses, plus farming and business help, in at least one place in every one of the state's 72 counties. It also runs the state's public radio and television networks.

Other websites
University of Wisconsin System official website

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