Academic Support Services

In addition to the Office of Online Student Success, many other offices on campus are eager to support UW-Madison’s online learners. Use the buttons below to navigate to specific services on this page and learn how they may support your academic experience!

Greater University Tutoring Services           UW Libraries

McBurney Disability Resource Center           The Writing Center

 LinkedIn Learning

Greater University Tutoring Services

There are currently two options for UW–Madison Online students to receive tutoring services through UW–Madison’s Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS):

  • Drop In Tutors: Great for quick questions and homework help.
  • Academic Match: Small group tutoring in introductory academic courses, two hours a week

Visit the GUTS Website

Libraries

In addition to over 8 million books, UW-Madison’s libraries have many other resources to support your learning and research such as databases, eBooks and more! You are also welcome to utilize the “Ask a Librarian” resource for assistance with citations, researching, identifying sources, and more!  If UW–Madison Libraries staff can’t find you an answer, they will refer you to the best resource.

McBurney Disability Resource Center

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is UW-Madison’s office for students with disabilities and learning accommodations. All UW-Madison Online students are welcome and encouraged to utilize McBurney’s services if needed. As part of the student accommodation process, McBurney Center staff work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations.

Visit the McBurney Center Website

The Writing Center

The Writing Center helps undergraduate and graduate writers at any stage of the writing process—from choosing a topic to drafting and revising—for any writing project. During an appointment, they will talk about your goals, review your writing, and have a conversation about what next steps you might take.

The Writing Center helps writers learn more about everything from thesis statements and organization to grammar and citation methods, though they don’t edit or proofread your work, they will be glad to help you learn to edit and proofread your own writing. The Writing Center is available via Skype and email.

Visit the Writing Center Website

LinkedIn Learning

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LinkedIn Learning is a full library of self-study software tutorials available anytime, anywhere. Formerly lynda.com.

LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of video training courses on a broad range of subjects, from specific programs like Excel and Illustrator to general concepts like Project Management. Anyone with a valid NetID can access the full library of self-paced tutorials at no cost.

Visit the LinkedIn Learning Website