Hello to the Division of Enrollment Management! I am thrilled to join your team at UW–Madison. I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of you virtually in the past two weeks, and I’m grateful for your warm welcome. My family and I are preparing for our upcoming move, and plan to hit the road in …
As DEM begins the Fall semester mostly virtual, we wanted to check in with each office for their public service plans: Office of Admissions and Recruitment Beginning in September, OAR will offer phone and email coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are excited for our student staff to return to …
UW Madison will welcome its first class of (fully) online undergraduate students this fall. The program is open to transfer and re-entry students with at least 24 transferable college credits and a 2.0 minimum GPA. The pilot program is a Bachelor of Science in Personal Finance within the School of Human Ecology. The online program …
With the essential nature of our work, the Division of Enrollment Management has been able to continue to add new members to our teams and units. We are excited about the expertise, insight, and experiences these individuals will bring to their new roles. Please join us in welcoming our newest team members! With the essential …
A few years back, the State of Wisconsin passed Act 284 which in short requires every institution of higher education in the state to send an annual notice to every current student that includes the following: loans borrowed total debt applicable interest rates standard repayment terms estimated monthly payments Projected amounts – total interest, and …
Serving our state and greater Badger community has been the primary focus of the Office of Student Financial Aid’s Advising & Outreach team for the past four years. Often times we serve students throughout their higher education selection process, regardless of whether or not they choose to attend UW–Madison. However, throughout our time serving our …
Do you hear the buzz of summer? No, it is not cicadas in late summer. The buzz is the eForms project powered by GT eForms from Gideon-Taylor. DEM implemented the software last month and is excited to leverage it for a simplified and improved experience for students, staff, and faculty. The new eForms allow DEM, …
As you read about last month, the rules regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) have adjusted to give schools additional flexibilities in how it’s calculated due to the events of COVID-19 and it educational impacts. The SAP team has determined that students who fail SAP (whether due to COVID-19 related issues or not) will still be …
There is great news on the horizon for students borrowing Federal Direct Loans during the 2020-2021 school year! Each spring, new student loan interest rates are determined for the following school year, based on the value of the 10-year Treasury note. For loans disbursed between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021, the interest rates …
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA for short) is a necessity for many students but can sometimes be a confusing and even scary situation for them. The FAFSA is the application that determines which type and how much federal financial aid a student may be eligible for. Students attending classes in a summer …