UW-Madison’s Summer Term saw a significant increase in enrollment this year, according to a Tuesday university press release.
The rate for undergraduate enrollment increased 10 percent from last year, equating to $4 million in more revenue and 6,800 enrolled students. Online courses specifically increased by 40 percent this summer, with more than 4,600 students enrolled.
“Summer Term featured 71 new courses designed to meet student needs,” said Sarah Mangelsdorf, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Madison, in the release. “Expanding our course offerings in summer is a way to help our students stay on track for graduating in four years.”
The courses this summer featured a larger amount of options in order to cater to the demands of the students.
The extension of the online course format created flexibility for students so they were capable of continuing their education even when abroad during their summer break, according to the release.
The university also increased their amount of Summer Term scholarships from last year, with an increase of $25,000 to total $250,000 in grants.
These Summer Term changes were enacted following a new budget model meant to rehabilitate and expand what UW-Madison’s Summer Term has to offer.
“The new approach to Summer Term is a win-win-win,” said Chancellor Rebecca Blank in the release. “Students get more of the courses they need; schools, colleges and departments receive more funding; and UW–Madison operates closer to capacity during the summer months.”
