Academic Dean Support

Late Add/Drop of Courses: Need to add or drop a course after the university deadlines 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 complete the School of Education Academic Dean’s Policy Exception Form after speaking with your academic advisor.

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 exception request. Please complete the Academic Dean’s Policy Exception Form after speaking with your academic advisor.

Personal Challenges/Disruptions: Life happens, and we are here to support you through personal and academic challenges that may affect your academic progress. Let us help you, rather than struggling in silence or trying to tough it out.

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, need to work more than 20 hours a week or difficulty purchasing school 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.

Major application and declaration: Do you have questions about how to apply to or declare a SOE major? See an advisor or attend Advising Drop-in Hours.

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 complete the School of Education Academic Dean’s Policy Exception Form after speaking with your academic advisor and filling out the Dual degree application.

Grade Appeals
Faculty or Student Grievances: Please consult the steps of the School of Education Grievance policy. For concerns with student behavior you can also consult the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Probation and Academic Drops: Our academic standing process is intended to identify and alert students who are experiencing academic difficulties and prevent further damage to your academic record and incurring tuition costs. We can assist you in understanding your options and developing a plan.

Reentry/Re-admission 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 Re-entry to UW process to continue your degree. Please complete the School of Education Academic Dean’s Policy Exception Form after speaking with your academic advisor.

See an advisor for details

Please read the requirements carefully for School of Education students.

1. The Independent Learning Waiver must be completed by the student, signed by an SOE academic advisor or member of Academic Dean staff. The student is responsible for submitting the completed form to UW-Extension before the appropriate deadline.
2. 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 that students need to maintain their visa status. If a student on an F-1 or J-1 visa has any questions about maintaining their F-1 or J-1 visa status, they should contact International Student Services (ISS) at UW-Madison.