Author: lreigstad

UW named a ‘Best Value College’

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was named one of Princeton Review’s 209 “Best Value Colleges,” which all “demonstrate impressive commitments to affordability via extremely generous financial aid for students with need and/or a comparatively low sticker price.”

New app in MyUW brings improvements to course schedule view

A new application in MyUW is providing a better experience for students looking to view their course and final exam schedules.

Redesigned retro credit process improves operations, data accuracy

A redesigned retroactive credit process will lead to better outcomes for University of Wisconsin–Madison students who complete advanced coursework in World Languages while helping the Office of the Registrar (RO) keep up with a consistently increasing volume of retro credits. The revamped process, which rolled out in June, eliminates a number of recurring data errors …

Spring Commencement 2024 caps a year of campus celebrations

“The commencement ceremony was amazing! It was beautiful weather and impactful advice from our Keynote Speaker and Student Body President!” As we look back on another successful commencement weekend, these words from a member of UW–Madison’s Class of 2024 highlight just how meaningful the celebrations of nearly 8,600 newly-minted graduates’ academic achievements were for these students …

2024-2025 edition of Guide now available

The 2024-2025 edition of the Guide – the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s comprehensive course catalog – has been published and is now available!

DEM team members continuing work to plan for Workday implementation impacts

As the implementation of Workday continues, the Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) and external Student Information System (SIS) partners are meeting regularly to understand and plan for the impacts coming with the introduction of Workday Human Resource and Finance to the SIS environment. One area of focus remains the alignment of the Academic Department structure …

Math placement test change focuses on student success

Incoming University of Wisconsin–Madison students who take the math placement test multiple times will now have their highest score used to determine course requisites and degree requirements — whether it’s their most recent score or not. The change, which begins for students enrolling during Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) this summer, was driven by …

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

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).

The disruptive innovation of AI and its uses in enrollment management

With artificial intelligence quickly attracting public attention and gaining steam in higher education, how can the burgeoning tools be harnessed to benefit strategic enrollment management at the University of Wisconsin–Madison?