​Concurrent enrollment is a term used to describe a situation where a student is enrolled simultaneously at UW-Madison and at another accredited institution. L&S degree programs are designed to be completed without enrolling at another institution; however, in some circumstances courses offered at another institution may complement a student’s UW-Madison course of study.   

L&S students are not required to obtain special permission from the College to enroll concurrently at another institution.  However, they are expected to consider the ramifications of concurrent enrollment before they make a decision and are strongly encouraged to discuss their plans with their advisor.  

​​​Students are responsible for  

• understanding how credits taken elsewhere transfer to their degree program,  

• ensuring they will not exceed the absolute maximum of credits per term in all enrollments at all institutions,  

• costs associated with concurrent enrollment, and  

• reviewing the impact of concurrent enrollment on visa, athletic eligibility, financial aid/scholarships, housing, or other situations that require full-time student status.  

Students must also request transcripts be sent to UW-Madison for credits completed elsewhere to be evaluated for transfer.  

• ​​Concurrent Enrollment through UW-Extension/UW Independent Learning (UW-IL)
  
  Students taking courses through the UW-Extension/UW Independent Learning program may qualify for a tuition waiver.  For more detailed information, please see tuition waiver and UW-Extension/UW Independent Learning. 

• Concurrent Enrollment while Studying Abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP)
  
  Students studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) must contact IAP to see if they may enroll elsewhere during their study abroad experience.  Students studying abroad are not eligible for a tuition waiver. Contact IAP if you have additional questions. 

• Concurrent Enrollment for Students on F-1 or J-1 Visas
  
  Students seeking permission to use credits taken through concurrent enrollment to satisfy full-time enrollment requirements must work directly with International Student Services through their Terra Dotta portal.   

​​More information on these policies and processes can be found here:  

• L&S Credit Limits in Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms: https://kb.wisc.edu/ls/21177 

• Exploring External Courses Using Transferology: https://registrar.wisc.edu/transferology/ 

• Tuition Waiver & UW-Extension/UW-Independent Learning: https://deans.ls.wisc.edu/tuition-waiver-uw-extension-uw-independent-learning/