Category: Office of the Registrar News

Updated residency review process supports expanded access for veteran students

The Office of the Registrar (RO) and University Veteran Services (UVS) have updated the process UW–Madison uses to determine a student’s residency status in response to a new law that makes in-state tuition rates available for more veterans. 2025 Wisconsin Act 155, which Gov. Tony Evers signed into law in April, removed a requirement in …

UW–Madison hosts Big Ten registrars for annual conference

Registrars from across the country descended on Madison in early October to discuss and collaborate on the issues affecting higher education today.

In our Accessibility Era: New GA Room Tables

After many years of service, our General Assignment (GA) classroom PDFs are retiring. Their replacements on this page are searchable, filterable, and accessible web tables that provide the same room capacity, feature, and seating information with a better user experience. We know some may miss the classic one-page PDFs, but we’re excited about this more …

Stay up-to-date on campus enrollment dates & deadlines with new Outlook calendar

A new resource from the Office of the Registrar (RO) makes it easier to keep up with key enrollment dates and deadlines.

Updated Valid Grades webpage enhances non-GPA grade guidance for instructors

The Office of the Registrar’s Valid Grades webpage has been updated with more detailed guidance on when awarding grades that don’t factor into students’ grade-point averages may be applicable.

SIS, Student Center, Faculty Center, and more unavailable August 2 for scheduled upgrade

A scheduled upgrade to the Student Information System (SIS) will result in several campus tools being unavailable between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 2.

Miller named vice provost for enrollment management

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected Ashley Miller, associate vice president for enrollment management at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., to serve as its next vice provost for enrollment management and chief enrollment officer.

SIS, Student Center, Faculty Center, and more unavailable June 26-28 for scheduled upgrade

A scheduled upgrade to the Student Information System (SIS) will result in several campus tools being unavailable between 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26, and 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.

UW–Madison Spring 2026 Dean’s List now available

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List is now available on the Office of the Registrar’s website!

2026-2027 edition of Guide now available

The 2026-2027 edition of Guide – the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s comprehensive course catalog – has been published and is now available!