Academic Dean Support

Late Add/Drop of Courses: Need to add or drop a course after the university deadline due to a non-academic circumstance outside of your control? We’re here to help you navigate this process and ensure you’re on the right track. Please speak with your academic advisor first, and then complete the School of Education Undergraduate Academic Policy/Exception Request.

Credit Overload Approval: Do you have a compelling reason to take more than 18 credits? We can help you consider the pros and cons of a credit overload and evaluate your request. First, speak with your academic advisor then complete the School of Education Undergraduate Academic Policy/Exception Request.

Personal Support and Advocacy: Life happens, and we are here to support you through personal and academic challenges that may affect your academic progress. Let us help you.

Emergency Support: If you are facing challenges, we can connect you with campus and School of Education resources. Please reach out to us if you are facing health/mental health issues, housing insecurity, food insecurity, a need to work more than 20 hours a week, or have difficulty purchasing supplies.

Personal and Medical Withdrawals: If you need to take a break from your studies, we will help you understand the withdrawal process and connect you with the necessary resources to withdraw from the university.

To meet with Amy Shannon, please use this Starfish link.

Declaring Dual Degrees: Thinking of pursuing two undergraduate degrees at once? We’ll guide you through the requirements and approval process to declare the dual degrees. Please speak with an academic advisor, then complete the School of Education Undergraduate Academic Policy/Exception Request.

Course Grade Concerns: Please consult the School of Education Grievance Policy.

Probation and May Not Continue: Our academic standing process is intended to identify and alert students who are experiencing academic difficulties, preserve their academic record, and limit unnecessary tuition costs. We can assist you in understanding your options and developing a plan for your next steps.

If you have Good Academic Standing

If you are on Academic Probation

If you are on Strict Academic Probation

If you continued being on Strict Academic Probation

Reentry to UW-Madison: If you withdrew from a term or have been away from school for more than a semester, we’ll help you navigate the Reentry to UW process to continue your degree.

Please meet with an advisor for details about Independent Learning options and use of the waiver.
Rules differ across schools and colleges on our campus for Independent Learning coursework, using the waiver, and completion deadlines.

Steps:

• Meet with an advisor about your plan to see if Independent Learning is the right fit for you.
• Complete the Independent Learning Tuition Waiver and request an advisor or academic dean sign your form.
• Apply for a credit overload if you will be taking more than 18 credits (including the Independent Learning course). Approval is not guaranteed and is required before registering for the course.
• Register for your course. The course begins with registration. You have six months from registration to complete the course.
• Submit the completed form to UW-Extension before the appropriate deadline.
• You are responsible for the registration fee and any costs for a credit overload or deadline extension.

Important Note for UW-Madison Students Maintaining an F-1 or J-1 Visa: Independent Learning courses do not count toward the minimum credit hours you need to maintain your visa status. If you are on an F-1 or J-1 visa and have questions about maintaining your  F-1 or J-1 visa status, contact International Student Services (ISS) at UW-Madison.