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Revised policy brings consistency to incomplete grade lapsing

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has updated its policy on when incomplete grades lapse to Fs to ensure consistency for undergraduate and university special students across all schools and colleges.

Student privacy made simple: New resources from the Office of the Registrar

Several new and improved resources from the Office of the Registrar have been implemented to help the University of Wisconsin–Madison community better understand the federal law governing student record privacy.

New course equivalency review request form improves security, streamlines processing

The Office of the Registrar (RO) has launched a new eForm to make the process through which students request course equivalencies more secure while also streamlining backend operations.

Legacy DARSWeb system for UW–Madison advisors shut down

After serving the campus community for more than two decades, the legacy degree audit application for University of Wisconsin–Madison staff, DARSWeb, has been fully shut down.

Temporary service impacts possible in SIS during Workday transition

SIS Users: You may experience temporary service impacts due to UW–Madison's transition to Workday.

Spring 2025 Dean’s List now available

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar’s website!

2025-2026 edition of Guide now available

The 2025-2026 edition of the Guide – the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s comprehensive course catalog – has been published and is now available!

Data tool streamlines student enrollment appointment lookup for advisors

A new tool will help academic advisors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison more easily and efficiently see when the students they advise are scheduled to enroll in classes.

Owczarek to lead Enrollment Management

Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar Scott Owczarek will assume the role of interim vice provost for enrollment management.