Important Dates by Term

Below are important dates that occur throughout each semester.  Please note that multiple sessions exist within each semester, and the add, drop, and tuition/fee deadlines that are listed below generally pertain to the regular session (full-term) only.

For specific dates and deadlines related to every session within a term, please see the Interactive Add/Drop Calendar.

Visit PAWS Resources for additional information on PAWS, including system availability.

Dates and deadlines are subject to change.

Summer 2027
DateTitleDescription
18-Jan-2027Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
22-Mar-2027PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
29-Mar-2027PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
3-Apr-2027PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
16-Apr-2027TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
24-May-2027First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes for most early sessions.
1-Jun-2027Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
4-Jul-2027Independence Day BreakUniversity closed for Independence Day.
21-Aug-2027Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes for most late sessions.
28-Aug-2027Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
31-Aug-2027Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Spring 2027
DateTitleDescription
19-Oct-2026Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
9-Nov-2026PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
16-Nov-2026PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
4-Dec-2026TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
5-Dec-2026PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
21-Jan-2027Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
24-Jan-2027Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
25-Jan-2027First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
29-Jan-2027Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
29-Jan-2027Graduation Application Deadline - Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
30-Jan-2027Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
21-Feb-2027Last Day to Drop without W Last day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
21-Mar-2027Spring Break March 21-28. No Classes (UWM offices are open).
11-Apr-2027Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
12-May-2027Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
13-May-2027Study DayStudy day.
14-May-2027Final ExamsMay 14-15, 17-21. No final exams on May 16.
16-May-2027GraduationGraduation ceremony.
21-May-2027Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
27-May-2027Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
UWinterM 2027
DateTitleDescription
28-Sep-2026Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
12-Oct-2026PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
19-Oct-2026PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
24-Oct-2026PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
14-Nov-2026TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
3-Jan-2027Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
4-Jan-2027Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
4-Jan-2027First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
8-Jan-2027Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
21-Jan-2027Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
21-Jan-2027Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
27-Jan-2027Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Fall 2026
DateTitleDescription
23-Mar-2026Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
4-Apr-2026PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
13-Apr-2026PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
2-May-2026PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
26-Jun-2026TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
31-Aug-2026Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
1-Sep-2026Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
2-Sep-2026First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
4-Sep-2026Graduation Application Deadline Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
9-Sep-2026Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
10-Sep-2026Graduation Application Deadline Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
29-Sep-2026Last Day to Drop without W Last day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
8-Nov-2026Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
25-Nov-2026Thanksgiving Break November 25- 29. No Classes (UWM offices are open on Wednesday & Friday).
14-Dec-2026Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
15-Dec-2026Study DayStudy day.
16-Dec-2026Final ExamsDecember 16-19, 21-23.
20-Dec-2026GraduationGraduation ceremony.
23-Dec-2026Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
4-Jan-2027Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Summer 2026
DateTitleDescription
12-Jan-2026Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
23-Mar-2026PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
30-Mar-2026PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
4-Apr-2026PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
17-Apr-2026TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
26-May-2026First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes for most early sessions.
1-Jun-2026Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
4-Jul-2026Independence Day BreakUniversity closed for Independence Day.
29-Aug-2026Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes for most late sessions.
29-Aug-2026Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
1-Sep-2026Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Spring 2026
DateTitleDescription
27-Oct-2025Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
10-Nov-2025PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
17-Nov-2025PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
5-Dec-2025TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
6-Dec-2025PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
22-Jan-2026Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
25-Jan-2026Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
26-Jan-2026First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
30-Jan-2026Graduation Application Deadline - Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
30-Jan-2026Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
7-Feb-2026Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
22-Feb-2026Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
22-Mar-2026Spring BreakMarch 22-29. No Classes (UWM offices are open).
12-Apr-2026Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
13-May-2026Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
14-May-2026Study DayStudy day.
15-May-2026Final ExamsMay 15-16, 18-22. No final exams on May 17.
17-May-2026GraduationGraduation ceremony.
22-May-2026Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
29-May-2026Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
UWinterM 2026
DateTitleDescription
2-Oct-2025Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
6-Oct-2025PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
13-Oct-2025PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
18-Oct-2025PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
15-Nov-2025TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
9-Jan-2026Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
5-Jan-2026First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
5-Jan-2026Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
9-Jan-2026Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
22-Jan-2026Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
22-Jan-2026Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
28-Jan-2026Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Fall 2025
DateTitleDescription
25-Mar-2025Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
7-Apr-2025PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
14-Apr-2025PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
3-May-2025PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
25-Jul-2025TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
28-Aug-2025Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
1-Sep-2025Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
2-Sep-2025First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
5-Sep-2025Graduation Application Deadline Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
15-Sep-2025Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
16-Sep-2025Graduation Application Deadline Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
29-Sep-2025Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
9-Nov-2025Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
26-Nov-2025Thanksgiving BreakNovember 26- December 1. No Classes (UWM offices are open on Wednesday & Friday).
11-Dec-2025Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
12-Dec-2025Study DayStudy day.
13-Dec-2025Final ExamsDecember 13, 15-20. No final exams on December 14.
20-Dec-2025Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
14-Dec-2025GraduationGraduation ceremony.
29-Dec-2025Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Summer 2025
DateTitleDescription
13-Jan-2025Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
24-Mar-2025PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
31-Mar-2025PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
5-Apr-2025PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
18-Apr-2025TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
19-May-2025First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes for most early sessions.
1-Jun-2025Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
4-Jul-2025Independence Day BreakUniversity closed for Independence Day.
23-Aug-2025Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes for most late sessions.
23-Aug-2025Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
26-Aug-2025Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Spring 2025
DateTitleDescription
28-Oct-2024Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
11-Nov-2024PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
18-Nov-2024PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
6-Dec-2024TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
7-Dec-2024PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
16-Jan-2025Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
20-Jan-2025Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
21-Jan-2025First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
24-Jan-2025Graduation Application Deadline - Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
27-Jan-2025Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
4-Feb-2025Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
17-Feb-2025Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
16-Mar-2025Spring BreakMarch 16-23. No Classes (UWM offices are open).
6-Apr-2025Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
9-May-2025Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
9-May-2025Study DayStudy day.
10-May-2025Final ExamsMay 10, 12-17. No final exams on May 11.
17-May-2025Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
18-May-2025GraduationGraduation ceremony.
22-May-2025Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
UWinterM 2025
DateTitleDescription
2-Oct-2024Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
7-Oct-2024PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
14-Oct-2024PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
19-Oct-2024PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
15-Nov-2024TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
1-Jan-2025Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
2-Jan-2025First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
2-Jan-2025Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
8-Jan-2025Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
17-Jan-2025Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
17-Jan-2025Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
24-Jan-2025Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Fall 2024
DateTitleDescription
25-Mar-2024Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
8-Apr-2024PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
15-Apr-2024PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
4-May-2024PAWS Open Enorllment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
26-Jul-2024TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
29-Aug-2024Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
2-Sep-2024Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
3-Sep-2024First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
6-Sep-2024Graduation Application Deadline Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
9-Sep-2024Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
17-Sep-2024Graduation Application Deadline Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
30-Sep-2024Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
10-Nov-2024Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
27-Nov-2024Thanksgiving BreakNovember 27- December 1. No Classes (UWM offices are open on Wednesday & Friday).
12-Dec-2024Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
13-Dec-2024Study DayStudy day.
14-Dec-2024Final ExamsDecember 14, 16-21. No final exams on December 17.
15-Dec-2024GraduationGraduation ceremony.
21-Dec-2024Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
30-Dec-2024Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Summer 2024
DateTitleDescription
8-Jan-2024Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
18-Mar-2024PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
25-Mar-2024PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
30-Mar-2024PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
19-Apr-2024TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
20-May-2024First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes for most early sessions.
1-Jun-2024Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
4-Jul-2024Independence Day BreakUniversity closed for Independence Day.
24-Aug-2024Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes for most late sessions.
24-Aug-2024Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
27-Aug-2024Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Spring 2024
DateTitleDescription
23-Oct-2023Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
6-Nov-2023PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
13-Nov-2023PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
1-Dec-2023TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
2-Dec-2023PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
18-Jan-2024Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
21-Jan-2024Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
22-Jan-2024First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
26-Jan-2024Graduation Application Deadline - Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
2-Feb-2024Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
3-Feb-2024Graduation Application Deadline - Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
18-Feb-2024Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
17-Mar-2024Spring BreakMarch 17-24. No Classes (UWM offices are open).
7-Apr-2024Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
9-May-2024Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
10-May-2024Study DayStudy day.
11-May-2024Final ExamsMay 11, 13-18. No final exams on May 12.
18-May-2024Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
19-May-2024GraduationGraduation ceremony.
23-May-2024Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
UWinteriM 2024
DateTitleDescription
2-Oct-2023Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
2-Oct-2023PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
9-Oct-2023PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
14-Oct-2023PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
10-Nov-2023TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
1-Jan-2024Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
2-Jan-2024First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
2-Jan-2024Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
8-Jan-2024Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
20-Jan-2024Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
20-Jan-2024Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
25-Jan-2024Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.
Fall 2023
DateTitleDescription
20-Mar-23Schedule of Classes ReleasedApproximate date the Schedule of Classes will appear on PAWS.
3-Apr-23PAWS Enrollment Appointments & Shopping CartApproximate date that students who are eligible to enroll may access their Enrollment Shopping Cart and Enrollment Appointment time on PAWS. All holds must be cleared before students can enroll.
10-Apr-23PAWS Priority Enrollment BeginsBeginning of priority enrollment by appointment. PAWS will generally be available for enrollment from 6:00 am to midnight, Monday - Saturday, and noon to midnight on Sunday.
6-May-23PAWS Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment period begins.
23-Jun-23TuitionApproximate date that tuition assessments will appear on PAWS for enrolled students.
31-Aug-23Final Waitlists EndFinal date for waitlist process run. Waitlists will be purged after the final run.
4-Sep-23Last Day to Withdraw with Full RefundLast day to withdraw (drop all classes) from the semester without charge or for full refund.
5-Sep-23First Day of ClassesFirst day of classes. Start of Late Enrollment Period - $50.00 late enrollment fee assessed for students enrolling in classes for the first time in the term.
8-Sep-23Graduation Application Deadline Undergraduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for undergraduate students. This application initiates a undergraduate program review and is required for all undergraduate students to get undergraduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
18-Sep-23Add DeadlineLast day to add full-term classes, change sections, or change the grading basis for classes (e.g., graded to credit/no credit or audit, or vice versa) without approval.
19-Sep-23Graduation Application Deadline Graduate StudentsDeadline for graduation application submissions for graduate students. This application initiates a graduate program review and is required for all graduate students to get graduate degrees or certificates awarded. Submit applications via PAWS. This is NOT an application for a UWM Commencement Ceremony.
2-Oct-23Last Day to Drop without WLast day to drop full-term courses without a "W" on record. Tuition and fees apply.
12-Nov-23Drop DeadlineLast day to drop or withdraw from full-term courses. Tuition and fees apply.
22-Nov-23Thanksgiving BreakNovember 22-26. No Classes (UWM offices are open on Wednesday & Friday).
14-Dec-23Last Day of ClassesLast day of classes.
15-Dec-23Study DayStudy day.
16-Dec-23Final ExamsDecember 16, 18-23. No final exams on December 17.
23-Dec-23Degree Conferral DateLast day of the term. Date of degree conferral for graduating students.
17-Dec-23GraduationGraduation ceremony.
29-Dec-23Grade DeadlineFinal entry deadline for instructor grading (final grade run date). All grades not entered into PAWS by 4:30 pm will result in a value of NR, or not reported. After this point, all grade entries need to be submitted as a grade change.