Tag: Office of the Registrar news

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.

DARS update makes content easier to read, more accessible

An accessibility-focused update is improving users’ experiences with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS).

Zoom phishing email falsely claims to be from the Office of the Registrar

A recent email falsely claiming to be from the Office of the Registrar asking students to join a time-sensitive Zoom meeting was part of a growing trend of phishing scams.

RO pilots program to connect campus curricular representatives

When you’re one of only a handful of people – or perhaps the only person – responsible for building and maintaining your department’s schedule of classes, it can be difficult not having a colleague to turn to for advice or collaboration. A new mentor-match program piloted by the Curricular Services team in the Office of …

Update to MyUW Course Schedule app adds functionality, simplifies access to key information

MyUW’s new Course Schedule app has received a significant update that adds new functionality and improves the overall user experience.

Warner elected to AACRAO Board of Directors

Interim University Registrar Beth Warner has been elected to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers' (AACRAO) Board of Directors.

New DARS request app adds additional features for advisors and staff

A modernized degree audit application for academic advisors and staff at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has launched just in time for spring enrollment.

At Wisconsin Welcome event, Office of the Registrar focuses on long-term student support

This year, the Office of the Registrar refocused its approach to Wisconsin Welcome, putting a priority on directly connecting students with resources that will help them throughout their academic careers.