was amended and the distance program was extended to working adults living throughout the United States. In 1999, online graduate programs in criminal justice, engineering, and project management were introduced, allowing students throughout the world to earn an accredited degree at a distance from UWP. In addition to accredited degree programs, UWP has also developed online leadership and management courses in association with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and on-site project management courses in association with a project management consulting company.
== Student life ==
Of the student body, over 3,700 live in campus residence halls, with a growing number of students staying in town during the weekends. Students who don't live on campus typically live in houses off-campus which are rented by the year. The local music scene has been active, producing several bands a year.
UW–Platteville has over 250 clubs and organizations. The student newspaper, The Exponent, is published weekly by a student staff. …
