Dates & deadlines
Due to the ongoing public health situation, some changes have taken place to Fall registration, transcripts ordering, and office procedures:
- Registration for Fall 2020 will be closed for longer than normal so that departments can adjust their Fall schedules to fit into the new social distancing and health safety guidelines. Students will be able to adjust their schedules and continue registering starting July 27th. Non-degree seeking special students will be able to start registering August 10th.
- Most staff in the Records and Registration Office are working remotely during normal business hours. Please contact us using our email at records@uwlax.edu. If you do call our number and no one answers, please leave a message and your call will be returned either by email or phone as soon as possible.
- In addition, we cannot take transcript requests in person. Please order electronically. Current students may use the Official Transcript link in their WINGS Student Center. Former students may use the "Order a Transcript Now" link on our Transcript page. The link to the Transcript page is below this message.
- There may be a delay in processing the transcript requests for students who attended UWL prior to 1991, transcript requests sent in the mail, or requests for transcripts to be sent through regular postal mail. If the health situation requires our minimal office staff to return to working from home, the delay could add 1-2 weeks of processing time.
Quicklinks
Deadlines & Events
- Commencement
- Semester Dates and Deadlines
- Campus calendar (contains administrative calendar)
- Final exam schedule
Additional Info
Forms
- Duplicate Diploma Order Form
- Name change form
- Preferred name form (Qualtrics survey)
- Additional Records & Registration forms
Summer 2020
| Classes Begin: | Summer I: May 26, 2020 Summer II: June 22, 2020 Summer III: July 20, 2020 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | May 25, 2020 (Memorial Day) July 4, 2020 |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: |
Summer I: June 19, 2020 *Some classes have been extended to August 28, 2020. Check your schedule if you aren't sure. |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: |
Summer I: June 19, 2020 *Some classes have been extended to August 28, 2020. Check your schedule if you aren't sure. |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: |
8:00am Wednesday, August 19, 2020* *For classes extended to August 28th, the deadline is 8:00am Thursday, September 3, 2020. |
Class Timetable Available: February 1, 2020
Change major or add a minor before registration starts:
Summer Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start April 6, 2020
Special/Non-Degree Students: April 13, 2020
Textbook Rental Opens: May 12, 2020
After each of the add/drop without permission periods end, you need a signed Change of Schedule (Drop/Add) form to add or drop. Forms must be returned to Records and Registration, 117 Graff Main Hall.
Drop dates on this calendar DO 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 2020
| Summer I | Summer II | Summer III | Full 12 weeks | |
| Add without permission ends | May 27** | June 23** | July 21** | June 1** |
| Add with instructor permission ends | May 29** | June 25** | July 23** | June 5** |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) | May 29** | June 25** | July 23** | June 5** |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | June 8** | July 6** | Aug 3** | July 10** |
Please note: for Summer 2020, some classes were extended to August 28th. The drop deadlines are prorated and can be found using the "How to find other Drop/Add dates" directions linked below.
**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 26, 2020
More information on financial aid
Tuition Refund Dates for Summer
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 24, 2020.
Fall 2020
| Classes Begin: | September 8, 2020 |
| Mid-Semester: | October 26, 2020 |
| Special Class Days: |
Thursday classes will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Friday classes will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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| Holidays: | November 26, 2020 |
| Semester Break: | November 26-29, 2020 |
| Last Day of Class: | December 16, 2020 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | December 17-22, 2020 |
| Commencement: | Sunday, December 20, 2020 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Wednesday, December 30, 2020 |
| Final Fall bill paid in full to avoid cancellation of Spring classes | January 8, 2021 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Class Timetable Available: March 2, 2020
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: March 13, 2020
Fall Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start April 13, 2020
New Fall 2020 first year students: June 2020
Special/Non-Degree Students: July 2020
Textbook Rental Opens: August 25, 2020
Registration cancellation deadline - July 1, 2020
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, 2020. 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 each of the add/drop without permission periods end, you need a signed Change of Schedule (Drop/Add) form to add or drop. Forms must be returned to Records and Registration, 117 Graff Main Hall.
Drop dates on this calendar DO 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 2020
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Add without permission ends | September 14 | September 10 | October 29 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | September 21 | September 14 | November 2 |
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Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) |
September 21 | September 14 | November 2 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | November 2 | October 2 | November 20 |
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 8, 2020
More information on financial aid
Tuition Refund Dates for Fall
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Last day for 100% refund | September 21 | September 14 | November 2 |
| Last day for 50% refund | October 5 | September 21 | November 9 |
See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules, and more information on tuition refunds and billing
Last day to withdraw from UWL: November 20, 2020
Winter 2021
| Classes Begin: | January 4, 2021 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: |
N/A
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| Holidays: | January 18, 2021 |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: | January 22, 2021 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | January 22, 2021 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 |
Class Timetable Available: October 1, 2020
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 26, 2020
Winter Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start November 12, 2020
Special/Non-Degree Students: November 16, 2020
Textbook Rental Opens: December 17, 2020
After each of the add/drop without permission periods end, you need a signed Change of Schedule (Drop/Add) form to add or drop. Forms must be returned to Records and Registration, 117 Graff Main Hall.
Drop dates on this calendar DO 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 2021
| Winter Intersession | |
| Add without permission ends | January 5 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | January 7 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) | January 7 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | 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
Last day for 100% refund: January 8, 2021
Last day for 25% refund: January 15, 2021
See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition refunds and billing
Last day to withdraw from UWL: January 19, 2021
Spring 2021
| Classes Begin: | January 25, 2021 |
| Mid-Semester: | March 12, 2021 |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | N/A |
| Semester Break: | March 13-21, 2021 |
| Last Day of Class: | May 7, 2021 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | May 10-14, 2021 |
| Commencement: | Sunday, May 16, 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: October 2, 2020
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 2020 first year students: December 11, 2020
Special/Non-degree students: December 14, 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 each of the add/drop without permission periods end, you need a signed Change of Schedule (Drop/Add) form to add or drop. Forms must be returned to Records and Registration, 117 Graff Main Hall.
Drop dates on this calendar DO 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 | |
|
Add without permission ends
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January 29 |
January 27 |
March 24 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | February 5 | January 29 | March 26 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) | February 5 | January 29 | March 26 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | March 26 | February 21 | April 16 |
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
| Full semester course | 1st half semester course | 2nd half semester course | |
| Last day for 100% refund | February 5 | January 29 | March 26 |
| Last day for 50% refund | February 19 | February 5 | April 2 |
See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition and billing.
Last day to withdraw from UWL: April 16, 2021
Courses must be dropped on or before the deadline to drop a course. These academic deadlines are not to be confused with refund deadlines which are separate and are done by the Cashier's office.
The deadlines to drop regular full term, 7-week semester, 3-week winter, and 4-week summer courses are listed above. The deadlines can also be found on your WINGS Student Center. The deadlines for uniquely dated courses are only found on your WINGS Student Center.
The Provost office lists the official academic calendars. The next two academic years are available for review.