The main office of UW-Extension is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It also has Cooperative Extension offices in every Wisconsin county, continuing education offices on all 26 UW System campuses, and Small Business Development Centers at the 13 UW System four-year campuses. Moreover, UW-Extension is responsible for the University of Wisconsin Colleges, 13 freshman/sophomore campuses located throughout the state; Wisconsin Public Radio; and Wisconsin Public Television.

Benefits for all ages and stages
UW-Extension educational programs help people grow and succeed at all stages of life. Lifelong learning programs serve children, retirees and working adults who need updated education to pursue new career paths. Flexible delivery methods, including the use of distance-learning technologies, let people enjoy the benefits of “anytime, anyplace” education.

Through statewide outreach networks, UW-Extension also connects university research to the specific needs and interests of residents and communities. Educators, working on campuses and in communities, use up-to-date research and careful analysis to help Wisconsin people address economic, social and environmental issues.

For millions of Wisconsin individuals, families, businesses and communities, UW-Extension is the doorway to their public university, enabling them to:
- Achieve personal growth, professional success and organizational effectiveness through formal and informal learning;
- Address the changing needs of the state and society by applying relevant university research; and
- Gain greater access to educational, cultural and civic resources through the use of technologies.

As well, UW-Extension supports the University of Wisconsin System mission by:
-  Providing strong leadership for the university's statewide public service mission;
- Integrating a scholarly approach to outreach across many academic disciplines; and
- Addressing the specific educational needs of under-served, disadvantaged and non-traditional students.

Distance Learning
UW-Extension is your gateway to information about the courses and programs offered via distance learning by the University of Wisconsin System campuses. The University of Wisconsin System institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs via distance education.

Financial Aid
University of Wisconsin-Extension participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs.