University of Wisconsin–Madison

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New year, new look: Office of the Registrar website moves to UW Theme 2.0

The Office of the Registrar’s website is starting 2026 with a new look! On January 9, registrar.wisc.edu migrated to the new UW Theme 2.0. The new theme brings a variety of accessibility and design improvements, as well as under-the-hood enhancements. As you navigate the updated site, you’ll notice a more modern, dynamic appearance that prioritizes: …

Office of the Registrar expands outreach to help resolve incomplete grades

The Office of the Registrar is expanding final grading outreach efforts to help make sure incomplete grades don’t slip through the cracks. Beginning with grades awarded for the Fall 2025 term, the RO will send students and instructors updates on any incomplete grades they need to resolve. Students who receive an incomplete grade will need …

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

Several new and improved resources from the Office of the Registrar (RO) have been implemented to help the University of Wisconsin–Madison community better understand the federal law governing student record privacy. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended – commonly known as FERPA – governs the privacy of student education records, …