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- Additional Records & Registration forms
Winter 2020
| Classes Begin: | January 6, 2020 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: |
N/A
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| Holidays: | January 20, 2020 |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: | January 24, 2020 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | January 24, 2020 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 |
Class Timetable Available: October 1, 2019
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: November 7, 2019
Winter Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start November 7, 2019
Special/Non-Degree Students: November 11, 2019
Textbook Rental Opens: December 13, 2019
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 2020
| Winter Intersession | |
| Add without permission ends | January 7 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | January 9 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) | January 9 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | January 15 |
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 10, 2020
Last day for 25% refund: January 17, 2020
See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition refunds and billing
Last day to withdraw from UWL: January 21, 2020
Spring 2020
| Classes Begin: | January 27, 2020 |
| Mid-Semester: | March 13, 2020 |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | N/A |
| Semester Break: | March 14-22, 2020 |
| Last Day of Class: | May 8, 2020 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | May 11-15, 2020 |
| Commencement: | May 16, 2020 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Friday, May 22, 2020 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Class Timetable available: October 1, 2019
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 21, 2019
Spring registration appointment:
Graduates/undergraduates on WINGS: appointments start November 11, 2019
New Spring 2020 first year students: December 6, 2019
Special/Non-degree students: December 9, 2019
Textbook Rental Opens: January 13, 2020
Registration cancellation deadline - January 10, 2020
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 10, 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.
Spring 2020
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
|
Add without permission ends
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January 31 |
January 29 |
March 25 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | February 7 | January 31 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (& without permission) | February 7 | January 31 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* | March 27 | February 21 | April 17 |
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 27, 2020
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 7 | January 31 | March 27 |
| Last day for 50% refund | February 21 | February 7 | April 3 |
See Cashier's office for complete tuition refund schedules and more information on tuition and billing.
Last day to withdraw from UWL: April 17, 2020
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 Summer II: July 17, 2020 Summer III: August 14, 2020 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | Summer I: June 19, 2020 Summer II: July 17, 2020 Summer III: August 14, 2020 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8:00am Wednesday, August 19, 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** |
**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
|
| 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 |
|
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
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.