Dates & deadlines
A page within Records & Registration
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 current and next academic years are available for review (the Chairs & ADAs tab).
Fall 2024
| Classes Begin: | September 3, 2024 |
| Mid-Semester: | October 21, 2024 |
| Special Class Days: |
Thursday classes will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Friday classes will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
| Holidays: | November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day) |
| Semester Break: |
Break begins Wednesday November 27 at 5:30pm |
| Last Day of Class: | December 11, 2024 |
| Study Day: | December 12, 2024 |
| Finals: | December 13-18, 2024 |
| Commencement: | Sunday, December 15, 2024 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Friday, December 27, 2024 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Registration (Fall)
Class Timetable available: March 4, 2024
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: March 8, 2024
Fall Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates first day of appointments: April 4, 2024
Graduate Special/Non-Degree Students: April 8, 2024
New Fall 2024 first year students: June 2024
Undergraduate Special/Non-Degree Students: July 8, 2024
Fall registration temporarily closed to undergraduates: May 23 - July 7, 2024.
Fall registration reopens to all undergraduates: July 8, 2024 at 8:00am
Textbook Rental Opens: August 20, 2024
Drop/add calendar (Fall)
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 2024
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Add without permission ends | September 9 | September 5 | October 24 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | September 16 | September 9 | October 28 |
|
Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) |
September 16 | September 9 | October 28 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | November 4 | 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/tuition refunds (Fall)
Financial Aid Disbursement: September 3, 2024
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 16 | September 9 | October 28 |
| Last day for 50% refund | September 30 | September 16 | November 4 |
The refund dates for class that are shorter or longer than the normal semester or 7-week sessions are different than the above. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Fall)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: November 15, 2024
Winter 2025
| Classes Begin: | January 6, 2025 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: |
N/A |
| Holidays: | January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: | January 24, 2025 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | January 24, 2025 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 |
Registration (Winter)
Class Timetable Available: October 1, 2024
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 21, 2024
Winter Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates first day of appointments: November 7, 2024
Special/Non-Degree Students: November 11, 2024
Textbook Rental Opens: December 23, 2024
Drop/add calendar (Winter)
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 2025
| Winter Intersession | |
| Add without permission ends | January 7 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | January 9 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | January 9 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | January 16 |
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/tuition refunds (Winter)
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 10, 2025
Last day for 25% refund: January 17, 2025
The refund dates for classes with begin and end dates that do not match the normal session are different. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Winter)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: January 21, 2025
Spring 2025
| Classes Begin: | January 27, 2025 |
| Mid-Semester: | March 14, 2025 |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | N/A |
| Semester Break: |
Break begins 5:30pm, Friday, March 14, 2025 |
| Last Day of Class: | May 9, 2025 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | May 12-16, 2025 |
| Commencement: | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Friday, May 23, 2025 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Registration (Spring)
Class Timetable available: October 1, 2024
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 21, 2024
Spring registration appointment:
Graduates/undergraduates first day of appointments: November 11, 2024
Graduate Special Non-degree students: November 18, 2024
New Spring 2025 first year students: December 6, 2024
Undergraduate Special/Non-degree students: December 9, 2024
Textbook Rental Opens: January 13, 2025
Drop/add calendar (Spring)
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 2025
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
|
Add without permission ends
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January 31 |
January 29 |
March 26 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | February 7 | January 31 | March 28 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | February 7 | January 31 | March 28 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | April 4 | February 24 | April 21 |
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/tuition refunds (Spring)
Financial Aid disbursement: January 27, 2025
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 7 | January 31 | March 28 |
| Last day for 50% refund | February 21 | February 7 | April 4 |
The refund dates for class that are shorter or longer than the normal semester or 7-week sessions are different than the above. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal From UWL (Spring)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: April 18, 2025
Summer 2025
| Classes Begin: |
Summer Session I: May 27, 2025 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day) July 4, 2025 (Independence Day) |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: |
Summer Session I: June 20, 2025 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: |
Summer Session I: June 20, 2025 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: |
8:00am Wednesday, August 20, 2025 |
Registration (Summer)
Class Timetable Available: January 24, 2025
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: March 14, 2025
Summer Registration Appointment:
Graduates/Undergraduates first day of appointments: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Special/Non-Degree Students: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Textbook Rental Opens: May 12, 2025
Drop/add calendar (Summer)
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 2025
| Summer Session I | Summer Session II | Summer Session III | Full 12 weeks | |
| Add without permission ends | May 28** | June 24** | July 22** | June 2** |
| Add with instructor permission ends | May 30** | June 26** | July 24** | June 6** |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | May 30** | June 26** | July 24** | June 6** |
| Last day to drop a class with a W*(drop with permission) | June 10** | July 7** | Aug 5* | July 15** |
**Date applies to this session only. Each summer session is four-weeks in length; therefore only classes that are four-weeks in length and begin when the session begins have these deadlines. Drop/Add dates for classes that are longer or shorter are pro-rated and 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/tuition refunds (Summer)
Financial Aid Disbursement: May 27, 2025
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. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Summer)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: Prorated by class dates for anything shorter than the full term. Withdrawal from a 12-week summer class is July 29, 2025.
Fall 2025
| Classes Begin: | September 2, 2025 |
| Mid-Semester: | October 20, 2025 |
| Special Class Days : |
Thursday classes will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Friday classes will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. |
| Holidays: | November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) |
| Semester Break: |
Begins 5:30pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025. |
| Last Day of Class: | December 10, 2025 |
| Study Day: | December 11, 2025 |
| Finals: | December 12-17, 2025 |
| Commencement: | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Thursday, December 29, 2025 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Registration (Fall)
Class Timetable available: March 3, 2025
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: March 14, 2025
Fall Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates first day of appointments: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Graduate Special/Non-Degree Students: April 14, 2025
New Fall 2025 first year students: June 2025
Undergraduate Special/Non-Degree Students: July 9, 2025
Fall registration temporarily closed to undergraduates: May 22 - July 8, 2025.
Fall registration reopens to all undergraduates: July 9, 2025 at 8:00am
Textbook Rental Opens: August 18, 2025
Registration cancellation deadline - July 1, 2023
Students may be dropped from their Fall courses prior to the start of the semester if Spring charges are not paid in full by July 1, 2023. This includes any fees/charges added at the end of the term by Textbook Rental, the Health Center, Parking Services, etc.
Drop/add calendar (Fall)
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 2025
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
| Add without permission ends | September 8 | September 4 | October 23 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | September 15 | September 8 | October 27 |
|
Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) |
September 15 | September 8 | October 27 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | November 6 | October 3 | November 21 |
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/tuition refunds (Fall)
Financial Aid Disbursement: September 2, 2025
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 15 | September 8 | October 27 |
| Last day for 50% refund | October 29 | September 15 | November 3 |
The refund dates for class that are shorter or longer than the normal semester or 7-week sessions are different than the above. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Fall)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: November 14, 2025
Winter 2026
| Classes Begin: | January 5, 2026 |
| Mid-Semester: | N/A |
| Special Class Days: |
N/A |
| Holidays: | January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King Day) |
| Semester Break: | N/A |
| Last Day of Class: | January 23, 2026 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | January 23, 2026 |
| Commencement: | N/A |
| Grades Due: | 8 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2026 |
Registration (Winter)
Class Timetable Available: October 1, 2025
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 20, 2025
Winter Registration Appointments:
Graduates/Undergraduates first day of appointments: November 7, 2025
Special/Non-Degree Students: November 10, 2025
Textbook Rental Opens: December 22, 2025
Drop/add calendar (Winter)
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 2026
| Winter Intersession | |
| Add without permission ends | January 6 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | January 8 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | January 8 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | 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/tuition refunds (Winter)
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 9, 2026
Last day for 25% refund: January 16, 2026
The refund dates for classes with begin and end dates that do not match the normal session are different. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Winter)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: January 20, 2026
Spring 2026
| Classes Begin: | January 26, 2026 |
| Mid-Semester: | March 13, 2026 |
| Special Class Days: | N/A |
| Holidays: | N/A |
| Semester Break: |
Break begins 5:30pm, Friday, March 13, 2026. |
| Last Day of Class: | May 8, 2026 |
| Study Day: | N/A |
| Finals: | May 11-15, 2026 |
| Commencement: | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| Grades Due: | 8:00 am Friday, May 22, 2026 |
Do you live in the residence halls? View the opening and closing dates.
Registration (Spring)
Class Timetable available: October 1, 2025
Change major or add a minor before registration starts: October 20, 2025
Spring registration appointment:
Graduates/undergraduates first day of appointments: November 13, 2025
Graduate special/Non-degree Students: November 17, 2025
New Spring 2026 First Year Students: December 5, 2025
Undergraduate Special/Non-degree Students: December 8, 2025
Textbook Rental Opens: January 12, 2026
Drop/add calendar (Spring)
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 2026
| Full Semester Course | 1st Half Semester Course | 2nd Half Semester Course | |
|
Add without permission ends |
January 30 |
January 28 |
March 25 |
| Add with instructor permission ends | February 6 | January 30 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop a class without a W* (drop without permission) | February 6 | January 30 | March 27 |
| Last day to drop a class with a W* (drop with permission) | April 3 | February 23 | April 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/tuition refunds (Spring)
Financial Aid disbursement: January 26, 2026
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 6 | January 30 | March 27 |
| Last day for 50% refund | February 20 | February 6 | April 3 |
The refund dates for class that are shorter or longer than the normal semester or 7-week sessions are different than the above. The Cashier's website has tuition refund schedules, billing information, and the bill due dates for the current and upcoming terms. For more information, contact Cashiers at cashiers@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8719.
Withdrawal from UWL (Spring)
Last day to withdraw from UWL: April 17, 2026
