Category: Office of the Registrar News

Office of the Registrar’s refreshed website homepage focuses on easier access to information

A refresh of the Office of the Registrar’s (RO) website homepage aims to make it easier for University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, and staff to find the information they need more quickly. The updated webpage, which launched May 21, increases the visibility of key dates and deadlines, frequently used step-by-step guides, and related campus resources. …

Owczarek to serve as interim financial aid director

Beginning June 3, Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar Scott Owczarek will assume the role of interim director of the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).

RO team shares insights with national peers during annual AACRAO meeting

Seven members of the Office of the Registrar team presented during the AACRAO conference in April, sharing knowledge on topics ranging from project management to final exams and graduation.

Code improvements streamline performance, maintenance of required Canvas compliance courses

Recent source code revisions have improved the performance and maintenance of the enrollment process for compliance courses that all incoming degree-seeking undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison take when they first arrive on campus.

Expanded equivalency request process gives students more options

University of Wisconsin–Madison students now have more flexibility when reviewing how courses at other institutions may transfer to the University.