Getting UW Madison Credit for Your Course
There are four steps to getting UW Madison credit. Please read through the directions for each step carefully. Telephone “Help” numbers are provided for each step if you have any problems. We hope you enjoy your course!
Ruth Owens can assist you through this process, reowens@wisc.edu or 608-262-1006.
Step 1: Getting admitted to UW Madison as a Special Student
In order to take a class at UW Madison, you must first be a student. If you were a special student at UW Madison during the spring 2008 term, you might not need to re-apply. Call the Adult & Student Services Center (608-263-6960) to check. Current UW Madison graduate students should not become special students. They should just enroll for the class using MyUW. Everyone else should follow the steps below.
a. Complete the special student web application for the Summer 2008 term.
Applications are available online at http://apply.wisconsin.edu/msn/special. The application should take approximately 30 minutes. Please complete it in full or the process will be delayed.
Be sure that you select UNPS as your classification and list NAME OF WORKSHOP for your academic plans (Section 1, Question 4).
b. Submit the online application.
c. Wait to receive a letter from the Adult and Student Services Center informing you that you have been admitted. Admission takes approximately two weeks.
Save the letter! You will need the 10-digit Student ID number included at the bottom left-hand corner.
d. Important: Call or e-mail Ruth Owens at 608-262-1006 or reowens@wisc.edu and provide her with your 10-digit Student ID number so she can authorize you for course registration. You will not be able to enroll until you contact Ruth Owens.
Have questions about the course? Contact: Ruth Owens, reowens@wisc.edu or 608-262-1006.
Have questions about the status of your application? Having trouble completing the online application? Contact the Adult and Student Services Center, 608-263-6960.
Step 2: Activating your NetID and Password
You can do this as soon as you receive your 10-digit Student ID.
Previously enrolled UW students may already have completed this step. If you have an email account @wisc.edu, your NetID is the portion before the @ sign.
HINT: The web site http://registrar.wisc.edu/Enrollment_demos.php shows step-by-step instructions of Steps 2 and 3, including images of the web pages. Go to My UW, http://my.wisc.edu.
a. Click on the “Activate your NetID” link near the top right of the page. You will need your 10-digit Student ID and your birthdate.
b. Write down your NetID and password. You will need them to enroll.
Trouble activating your NetID? Forgot your Password? Contact the DoIT help desk, 608-264-4357.
Step 3: Enrolling in your Class (Remember to contact Ruth Owens first for authorization)
Enrollment begins April 7 for Summer 2008. Enroll as soon as possible to ensure that you do not receive a late enrollment fee.
a. Go to MyUW, http://my.wisc.edu.
b. Input your NetID and password. Click on “Student Center.”
c. Click on “Add a Class” link. A new browser window will open.
d. Select the correct enrollment term from the list (Summer 2008), and click on it.
e. Input the five digit class number (provided by Ruth Owens) in the “Enter Class Nbr” box, then click “Enter.”
f. A new screen will pop-up showing the class you have selected. It should identify the class as Name of Course (according to UW catalog), Dept Number, Course Number. You may also find some course notes regarding the course.
g. Under the “Class Preferences” section, you will find the word “Units”. Select number of credits for the number of credits or units for this course.
h. Click on “Next”. A new screen will pop-up stating that you have added the course to your enrollment shopping cart. The blue box (“Summer 2008 Enrollment Shopping Cart”) should appear with the course information.
i. Click on “Proceed to step 2 of 3”. A new screen will pop-up. Confirm that the course information is correct and then click on “Finish Enrolling”.
j. If you were able to successfully add the class, a green check mark should appear on the right side of the box under “status”. If you were not successfully able to add the class, a red X will appear under “status”. An explanation of the error is to the left of “status”. You can click on “Fix Errors” to correct any incorrect information.
k. Verify your schedule by clicking on the “My Class Schedule” button.
Trouble with Step 3? Contact the Enrollment Help Desk, 608-262-0920 or the Adult and Student Services Center, 608-263-6960
Step 4: Paying for your class
Tuition for one credit: WI residents: $301.35, Non-residents: $895.10
a. After you enroll, the Bursar’s Office will bill you. Expect the bill within two weeks of enrolling. The bill will not identify the class for which you are being billed.
b. Pay the bill by the deadline, or you will be charged a $100 late payment fee.
c. You can check the status of your bill and payment via MyUW in the “Student Center.”
d. If you stop attending the course or decide not to attend at all, you MUST drop the course or you will be responsible for any fees or charges.
Trouble with Step 4? Contact the Bursar, 608-262-3611.
SUMMARY:
As you go through the steps, keep track of the following information for your records:
What you need: How to get it: Keep track here:
Your 10-digit Student ID (SID) It is included in your admission letter or email.
See Step 1.
Your NetID Once you get your SID, you can activate your NetID by going to http://my.wisc.edu.
Your NetID is based on your name.
See Step 2.
Your NetID Password You will create one when you activate your NetID.
See Step 2.
The five-digit class number for Name of Workshop call number: available from Ruth Owens
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TEACHER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION—SUMMER 2008
Send this application to:
Ruth Owens
UW-Madison
Rm. 3428 Genetics/Biotech Bldg.
425-G Henry Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Web site: www.wisc.edu/wistep
Please print or type:
Name:
Email:
UW-Madison student ID #:
Birthdate:
School Name:
School Address:
Home Address:
Home phone:
School phone:
Female or Male
Education:
(Please circle) Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or Ph.D. or Ed.D.
Teaching Experience:
What grade(s) do you teach?
What subjects do you currently teach?How many years of teaching experience?
Reasons for taking courses: (check all that apply)
___Professional growth
___Pay increase
___Class activities
___State standards
___License renewal
___Information technology
___Other (explain)
Class Selection(s):
List the classes you want to take and dates: