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UW Flexible Option’s First Applicant Reflects on IST Program and How His Degree Helped Him Land a Leadership Role

As part of UW Flexible Option's 10-year anniversary, we’re celebrating adult learners like Aaron Apel who have completed their degree online.
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UW Grad Says Earning Her Degree "Wouldn't Be Possible" Without UW Flexible Option

Briana Martinez simultaneously worked full time, freelanced, and earned her degrees thanks to UW Flexible Option's innovative online offerings.
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UW Flexible Option Business Administration Graduate Launches Her "Redemption Career"

Gabrielle Rivera knew that if she wanted to make a career change, she had to do it quickly. She took charge of her future through the UW Flexible Option.
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First Health Sciences Graduate Says UW Flexible Option Was the ‘Best Decision’ for Her Career

The UW Flexible Option allowed grad, Jordan Schumacher, to complete assessments at a speed that worked with her job and responsibilities, not against them.
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First Applicant to Diploma: UW Flexible Option Boosts Grad's Career

Every week, Aaron Apel used to squeeze in hours of coursework and readings at his daughters' volleyball practices. This spring, it all paid off.
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UW Flexible Option Grad Starts Her Journey of Becoming an Educator

It was never a question if Victoria could go back to college. She just needed to find a program that worked for her. UW Flexible Option was the perfect fit.
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