Policies, Procedures, and Forms

Academic Policies and Procedures

Academic Misconduct Policies and Procedure

Class-related Policies and Procedures and FAQs

• Important Dates by Term
• Creating Accessible Course Materials (December 2016)
• Credit Hour Policy (Faculty Document 2838)
• Canvas Policies (Faculty Document 3504)
• Online Option Class Cancellation Policy (Faculty Document 3490)
• Recess Due Dates Policy (Faculty Document 3492)

Policies and Resources for Instructors

• Policies and Resources for Instructors (Updated August 2025)
• Uniform Syllabus Policy and Syllabus Links
• UWM Syllabus Template (Updated August 2025) (MS Word)

Grading Policies

• Grading and Grade Records Policy for All Schools and Colleges (SAAP 1-11)
• Incomplete Grades Policy (SAAP 1-13)
• ‘F’ Grade Policy

Military-related Policies and Information

• Policy Changes Related to Awarding Credit for Prior Learning in the Military 
• Student Military Call Up Information (Enrollment and Financial Services)

Instructor Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for Instructors (SAAP 7-10)
• Instructor Qualifications Verification Form (IQVF) (PDF)
  • Also available in Word – Contact Cheryl Andres (candres@uwm.edu)

Religious Beliefs, Accommodation of (SAAP 1-2)

• UWS Religious and Spiritual Observances
  • 2025 Calendar
  • 2026 Calendar

Academic Program Policies and Procedures

Academic Approval Matrix (SAAP 1-1)

Resources and instructions for the following academic program circumstances can be found on the Academic Program Resources page

• Existing Programs
• Creating New Degree Programs
• Creating Accelerated Graduate Degrees
• Creating New Certificate Programs
• Creating New Microcredential Programs
• Creating New Sub-Major Programs
• Distance Delivery
• Offering a Program at a Non-UWM Site
• Contractual/Consortial Agreements
• Program Reviews

International Travel Policy

International Travel Policy (SAAP 10-11) (PDF)

Policies Impacting Immigrant and International Students, Faculty, and Staff

UWM Outline of Policies Impacting Immigrant and International Students, Faculty, and Staff (Updated March 2018)

Personnel Policies and Procedures

Academic Staff Policies and Procedures

Emerit Status

Faculty Policies and Procedures (UW-Milwaukee Policies and Procedures)

Faculty and Academic Staff Personnel (Deadlines and Procedures)

File Naming Protocol for Tenure/Promotion Cases

Faculty Sabbatical Guidelines (2026-2027)

Human Resources Forms

Selected Academic and Administrative Policies (SAAPs)

Teaching and Research Professor Titles

Visiting Scholar and Internship Guidelines

• Guidelines for Internships
• Guidelines for Those Seeking a Visiting Scholar Invitation
• Guidelines for Hosting a Visiting Scholar

Technology and Online/Distance Education-related Policies and Procedures

Online Programs

• Online Program Development Policies and Forms
• Professional Licensure Disclosures

Forms

Assessment Forms and Resources

Contact Us

Provost’s Friday Update-Submit an Item

Provost’s Speaking Engagement Request and Form

PTR Deferral Form

Sabbatical Forms

• Sabbatical Cover Page Form
• Sabbatical Agreement Form
• Sabbatical Compensation Report Form

Time-off Forms and Instructions for Provost’s Staff and Deans