Category: Office of the Registrar

Notes, highlights, and other updates from the Office of the Registrar.

An Update on Act 15 and Core General Education Requirements

By now you’ve likely heard of Act 15, the biennial state budget that Gov. Tony Evers signed into law in July, and its provisions related to higher education. Included in the law is a requirement that “no later than September 1, 2026, all credits for core general education courses [CGER courses]… are transferable between institutions …

Data viz compiles course, enrollment info for responsible research trainings

A new tool created by the RO will provide more enrollment information for the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) trainings that UW–Madison researchers take.

New Canvas course offers staff expanded DARS training

Academic advisors and staff now have access to a new tool designed to provide a foundational overview of the university’s degree audit application.

Revised policy brings consistency to incomplete grade lapsing

UW–Madison has updated its policy on when incomplete grades lapse to Fs to ensure consistency for undergraduate and university special students across all schools and colleges.

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

Several new and improved resources from the RO have been implemented to help the campus community better understand FERPA.

RO gets sneak peek at nearly complete Morgridge Hall

Members of the RO team got to tour Morgridge Hall on July 17.

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!

🧭 Jira/Confluence Updates: New navigation experience coming soon, admin support group created

Atlassian is rolling out a new navigation experience across all Jira and Confluence instances starting in early July 2025. These updates are designed to improve usability, consistency, and customization across platforms.

Countdown to Workday: With one month to go, focus shifts to validation

As we approach the July 3 go-live date for Workday, momentum is strong across DEM.

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.