Academics
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Dates & deadlines
Spring 2021
| Classes Begin: | February 1, 2021 |
| Mid-Semester: | March 19, 2021 |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | N/A |
| Semester Break: | **No Spring Break** |
| Last Day of Class: | May 7, 2021 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | May 10-14, 2021 |
| Commencement: | Saturday, May 15, 2021 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Friday, May 21, 2021 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Class Timetable available: TBD
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 26, 2020
Spring registration appointment:
Graduates/undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start November 16, 2020
New Spring 2021 first year students: December 11, 2020
Special/Non-degree students: December 21, 2020
Textbook Rental Opens: January 11, 2021
Registration cancellation deadline - January 8, 2021
Students will be dropped from their Spring courses prior to the start of the semester if Fall charges are not paid in full by January 8, 2021. This includes any fees/charges added at the end of the term by Textbook Rental, the Health Center, Parking Services, etc.
Students may apply for a Bridge Loan to cover charges owed until financial aid or other financing is available. Bridge Loans are available up to $250. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, 215 Graff Main Hall, for more information.
After the add/drop without permission periods end, you need permission to add or drop a course. Permission to add or drop can be given electronically in WINGS. Instructors or departments can give the permission to add. Instructors or advisors can give the permission to drop. After permission is given, you must finish the add or drop process by logging back into WINGS and adding or dropping the course. Please note that the deadline to add with permission is not the same as the deadline to drop with permission.
If done on paper, blank add/drop forms can be picked up from the Records and Registration Office at 117 Graff Main Hall. Completed forms must be returned to that office.
Drop dates on this calendar MAY NOT MATCH the tuition refund dates. See the Cashier's Office for information regarding payment and refund deadlines.
Thinking about repeating a course? See the Course Repeat Policy.
Spring 2021
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
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Add without permission ends
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February 5 |
February 3 |
March 24 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | February 12 | February 5 | March 26 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | February 12 | February 5 | March 26 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) |
May 7 (new date) |
February 26 |
May 7 (new date) |
Other dates: Drop/Add dates for other class formats/lengths can be found in WINGS, or by contacting Records and Registration. Examples of these "other" courses may include ESS courses that are only one weekend long, or courses that are shorter than the traditional 7-week half-semester course. How to find other Drop/Add dates
Financial Aid disbursement: January 25, 2021
More information on financial aid
Tuition refund dates for Spring
Refund dates are set up separately from the academic drop deadlines and may not be the same. Review both dates when deciding whether to drop.
| Full semester course | 1st half semester course | 2nd half semester course | |
| Last day for 100% refund | February 12 | February 5 | March 26 |
| Last day for 50% refund | February 26 | February 12 | April 2 |
The refund dates for classes with different begin and end dates are different than the above. See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition and billing.
Last day to withdraw from UWL: May 14, 2021 (new date)
Summer 2021
| Classes Begin: |
Summer I: May 24, 2021 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | May 31, 2021 (Memorial Day) July 5, 2021 (Independence Day Observed) |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: |
Summer I: June 18, 2021 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: |
Summer I: June 18, 2021 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: |
8:00am Wednesday, August 18, 2021 |
Class Timetable Available: February 1, 2021
Change major or add a minor before registration starts:
Summer Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start April 12, 2021
Special/Non-Degree Students: April 19, 2021
Textbook Rental Opens: May 10, 2021
After the add/drop without permission periods end, you need permission to add or drop a course. Permission to add or drop can be given electronically in WINGS. Instructors or departments can give the permission to add. Instructors or advisors can give the permission to drop. After permission is given, you must finish the add or drop process by logging back into WINGS and adding or dropping the course. Please note that the deadline to add with permission is not the same as the deadline to drop with permission.
If done on paper, blank add/drop forms can be picked up from the Records and Registration Office at 117 Graff Main Hall. Completed forms must be returned to that office.
Drop dates on this calendar MAY NOT MATCH the tuition refund dates. See the Cashier's Office for information regarding payment and refund deadlines.
Thinking about repeating a course? See the Course Repeat Policy.
Summer 2021
| Summer I | Summer II | Summer III | Full 12 weeks | |
| Add without permission ends | May 25** | June 22** | July 20** | May 28** |
| Add with instructor permission ends | May 27** | June 24** | July 22** | June 4** |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | May 27** | June 24** | July 22** | June 4** |
| Last day to drop a class with a W*(drop with permission) | June 8** | July 6** | Aug 2* | July 9** |
**Date applies to this session only. Drop/Add dates for other class formats/lengths can be found in your schedule in WINGS, or by contacting Records and Registration. How to find other Drop/Add dates in WINGS
Financial Aid Disbursement: May 24, 2021
More information on financial aid
Tuition Refund Dates for Summer
Refund dates are set up separately from the academic drop deadlines and may not be the same. Review both dates when deciding whether to drop.
The refund dates for summer depend on each class's specific start and end dates. See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition refunds and billing.
Last day to withdraw from UWL: Prorated by class dates for anything shorter than the full term. Withdrawal from full term summer is July 26, 2021.
Fall 2021
| Classes Begin: | September 7, 2021 |
| Extended Wellness Weekend:* | October 16-18 |
| Mid-Semester: | October 25, 2021 |
| Thanksgiving week: |
Thursday classes will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Friday classes will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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| Holidays: | November 25, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day) |
| Semester Break: | November 25-28, 2021 |
| Last Day of Class: | December 15, 2021 |
| Study Day: | December 16, 2021 |
| Finals: | December 17-22, 2021 |
| Commencement: | Sunday, December 19, 2021 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Thursday, December 30, 2021 |
| Final Fall bill paid in full to avoid cancellation of Spring classes | January 7, 2022 |
*Extended Wellness Weekend: no due dates for exams, papers, and other assignments on any of the three days. Monday, October 18 class meetings are to be canceled, with the significant exceptions of labs and other once-per-week (Monday-only) classes. Also exempted from this policy are graduate/clinical programs and performances, exhibits, etc. for which there are contractual obligations.
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Class Timetable Available: April 5, 2021
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: March 19, 2021
Fall Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start April 19, 2021
New Fall 2021 first year students: June 2021
Special/Non-Degree Students: July 2021
Textbook Rental Opens: August 23, 2021
Registration cancellation deadline - July 1, 2021
Students will be dropped from their Fall courses prior to the start of the semester if Spring charges are not paid in full by July 1, 2021. This includes any fees/charges added at the end of the term by Textbook Rental, the Health Center, Parking Services, etc.
Students may apply for a Bridge Loan to cover charges owed until financial aid or other financing is available. Bridge Loans are available up to $250. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, 215 Graff Main Hall, for more information.
After the add/drop without permission periods end, you need permission to add or drop a course. Permission to add or drop can be given electronically in WINGS. Instructors or departments can give the permission to add. Instructors or advisors can give the permission to drop. After permission is given, you must finish the add or drop process by logging back into WINGS and adding or dropping the course. Please note that the deadline to add with permission is not the same as the deadline to drop with permission.
If done on paper, blank add/drop forms can be picked up from the Records and Registration Office at 117 Graff Main Hall. Completed forms must be returned to that office.
Drop dates on this calendar MAY NOT MATCH the tuition refund dates. See the Cashier's Office for information regarding payment and refund deadlines.
Thinking about repeating a course? See the Course Repeat Policy.
Fall 2021
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Add without permission ends | September 13 | September 9 | October 28 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | September 20 | September 13 | November 1 |
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Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) |
September 20 | September 13 | November 1 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | November 8 | October 5 | November 23 |
Other dates: Drop/Add dates for other class formats/lengths can be found in WINGS, or by contacting Records and Registration. Examples of these "other" courses may include ESS courses that are only one weekend long, or courses that are shorter than the traditional 7-week half-semester course. How to find other Drop/Add dates
Financial Aid Disbursement: September 7, 2021
More information on financial aid
Tuition Refund Dates for Fall
Refund dates are set up separately from the academic drop deadlines and may not be the same. Review both dates when deciding whether to drop.
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Last day for 100% refund | September 20 | September 13 | November 1 |
| Last day for 50% refund | October 5 | September 20 | November 8 |
The refund dates for classes with different begin and end dates are different than the above. See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules, and more information on tuition refunds and billing.
Last day to withdraw from UWL: November 19, 2021
Winter 2022
| Classes Begin: | January 3, 2022 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: |
N/A
|
| Holidays: | January 17, 2022 |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: | January 21, 2022 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | January 21, 2022 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 |
Class Timetable Available: October 1, 2021
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 25, 2021
Winter Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start November 11, 2021
Special/Non-Degree Students: November 15, 2021
Textbook Rental Opens: December 16, 2021
After the add/drop without permission periods end, you need permission to add or drop a course. Permission to add or drop can be given electronically in WINGS. Instructors or departments can give the permission to add. Instructors or advisors can give the permission to drop. After permission is given, you must finish the add or drop process by logging back into WINGS and adding or dropping the course. Please note that the deadline to add with permission is not the same as the deadline to drop with permission.
If done on paper, blank add/drop forms can be picked up from the Records and Registration Office at 117 Graff Main Hall. Completed forms must be returned to that office.
Drop dates on this calendar MAY NOT MATCH the tuition refund dates. See the Cashier's Office for information regarding payment and refund deadlines.
Thinking about repeating a course? See the Course Repeat Policy.
Winter 2022
| Winter Intersession | |
| Add without permission ends | January 4 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | January 6 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | January 6 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | January 13 |
Other dates: Drop/Add dates for other class formats/lengths can be found in your schedule in WINGS, or by contacting Records and Registration. Examples of these "other" courses may include ESS courses that are only one weekend long. How to find other Drop/Add dates in WINGS
Financial Aid disbursement: More information on financial aid
Tuition Refund Dates for Winter Intersession
Refund dates are set up separately from the academic drop deadlines and may not be the same. Review both dates when deciding whether to drop.
Last day for 100% refund: January 7, 2022
Last day for 25% refund: January 14, 2022
The refund dates for classes with different begin and end dates than the normal session are different. See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition refunds and billing
Last day to withdraw from UWL: January 18, 2022