SAP in the Time of COVID-19, Pt 2

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 …

From the Vice Provost

Dear DEM Team, First, I want to thank you all for your continued service to our students and campus throughout these incredibly challenging times. Two weeks ago, Gabe Javier, Associate Vice Chancellor for Identity and Inclusion, and his team facilitated processing sessions for DEM team members following the death of George Floyd and the resulting …

Federal Direct Loan Rate Changes

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 Tale of Two FAFSAs

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 …

Implementing Virtual SOAR

We are LIVE with virtual SOAR! The first week of SOAR began this past Monday and our incoming Badgers have begun the enrollment process.  With the decision to move SOAR to a virtual delivery model it was imperative that students are provided the training and support resources to ensure that they successfully enroll in a …

Upcoming Virtual Admissions Events

Through the end of June, we continue to offer virtual counselor/transfer advisor events. We have offered 10 in total, and our final three include an international counselor information session and information sessions for transfer advisors in Illinois and Minnesota. We plan to continue these into July and August. These events showcase the academic and extracurricular …

Welcoming New Team Members – June!

Over the past few months, due to the essential nature of our work, the Division of Enrollment Management has been able 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 …

Freshman wait list and transfer defer

The Office of Admissions and Recruitment continues to work through our freshman wait list and transfer deferred decisions to admit new students and build the Fall 2020 class. The Office of Admissions and Recruitment continues to work through our freshman wait list and transfer deferred decisions to admit new students and build the Fall 2020 …

Staff Honored as Mentor for Women Leaders in College Sports

Women Leaders in College Sports is an amazing professional organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women in sports and beyond. Tristin Marotz, Academic Athletic Eligibility Specialist, has been a member since 2015, and took part in the Administrative Advancement Institute in summer 2015. Women Leaders in College Sports is an amazing professional organization dedicated to …

Summer 2020 Transition to Remote Instruction

As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer classes that had been scheduled for in-person instruction moved to remote delivery. The Office of the Registrar helped facilitate this transition in several ways. As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, summer classes that had been scheduled for in-person instruction moved …