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Select your desired subscription period to view key dates and deadlines. 

January 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
01/02/2024
Subscription Period End Date
03/22/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2023
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2023
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

12/01/2023
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
12/25/2023
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

01/01/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

01/09/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

01/09/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

01/10/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

01/22/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/26/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/17/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
02/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/20/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/21/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

03/22/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/28/2024
February 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
02/06/2024
Subscription Period End Date
04/26/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2023
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

01/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
01/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

02/05/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

02/13/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

02/13/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

02/14/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

02/26/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/01/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/23/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
03/24/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/24/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/24/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/25/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

04/26/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/02/2024
March 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
03/05/2024
Subscription Period End Date
05/24/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2023
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

02/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
02/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

03/04/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

03/12/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

03/12/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

03/13/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

03/25/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/29/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/20/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
04/21/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/21/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/22/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/23/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

05/24/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/30/2024
April 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
04/02/2024
Subscription Period End Date
06/21/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2023
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

03/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
03/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

04/01/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

04/09/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

04/09/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

04/10/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

04/22/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/26/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/18/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
05/19/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/19/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/19/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/20/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

06/21/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
06/27/2024
May 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
05/07/2024
Subscription Period End Date
07/26/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2023
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

04/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
04/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

05/06/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

05/14/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

05/14/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

05/15/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

05/27/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/31/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/22/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
06/23/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/23/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/24/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/25/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

07/26/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/01/2024
June 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
06/04/2024
Subscription Period End Date
08/23/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

05/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
05/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

06/03/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

06/11/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

06/11/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

06/12/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

06/24/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
06/28/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/20/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
07/21/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/21/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/21/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/22/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

08/23/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/29/2024
July 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
07/02/2024
Subscription Period End Date
09/20/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

06/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
06/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

07/01/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

07/09/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

07/09/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

07/10/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

07/22/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/26/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/17/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
08/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/19/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

09/20/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
09/26/2024
August 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
08/06/2024
Subscription Period End Date
10/25/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

07/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
07/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

08/05/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

08/13/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

08/13/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

08/14/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

08/26/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/30/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/21/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
09/22/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/22/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/23/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/24/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

10/25/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/31/2024
September 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
09/03/2024
Subscription Period End Date
11/22/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

08/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
08/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

09/02/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

09/10/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

09/10/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

09/11/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

09/23/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
09/27/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/19/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
10/20/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/20/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/20/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/21/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

11/22/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/28/2024
October 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
10/01/2024
Subscription Period End Date
12/20/2024
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

09/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
09/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

09/30/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

10/08/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

10/08/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

10/09/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

10/21/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/25/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/16/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
11/17/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/17/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/18/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/19/2024
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

12/20/2024
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/26/2024
November 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
11/05/2024
Subscription Period End Date
01/24/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

10/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
10/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

11/04/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

11/12/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

11/12/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

11/13/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

11/25/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/29/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/21/2024
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
12/22/2024
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/22/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/22/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/23/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

01/24/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/30/2025
December 2024
Subscription Period Start Date
12/03/2024
Subscription Period End Date
02/21/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

11/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
11/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

12/02/2024
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

12/10/2024
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

12/10/2024
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

12/11/2024
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

12/23/2024
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/27/2024
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/18/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
01/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/20/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

02/21/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/27/2025
January 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
01/07/2025
Subscription Period End Date
03/28/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2024
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

12/01/2024
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
12/25/2024
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

01/06/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

01/14/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

01/14/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

01/15/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

01/27/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/31/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/22/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
02/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/26/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/27/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

03/28/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/03/2025
February 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
02/04/2025
Subscription Period End Date
04/25/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

01/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
01/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

02/03/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

02/11/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

02/11/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

02/12/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

02/24/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/28/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/22/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
03/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/24/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

04/25/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/01/2025
March 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
03/04/2025
Subscription Period End Date
05/23/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

02/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
02/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

03/03/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

03/11/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

03/11/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

03/12/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

03/24/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/28/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/19/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
04/20/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/20/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/21/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/22/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

05/23/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/29/2025
April 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
04/08/2025
Subscription Period End Date
06/27/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

03/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
03/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

04/07/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

04/15/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

04/15/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

04/16/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

04/28/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/02/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/24/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
05/25/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/25/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/25/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/26/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

06/27/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/03/2025
May 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
05/06/2025
Subscription Period End Date
07/25/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2024
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

04/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
04/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

05/05/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

05/13/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

05/13/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

05/14/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

05/26/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/30/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/21/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
06/22/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/22/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/24/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

07/25/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/31/2025
June 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
06/03/2025
Subscription Period End Date
08/22/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

05/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
05/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

06/02/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

06/10/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

06/10/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

06/11/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

06/23/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
06/27/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/19/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
07/20/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/20/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/20/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/21/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

08/22/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/28/2025
July 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
07/08/2025
Subscription Period End Date
09/26/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

06/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
06/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

07/07/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

07/15/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

07/15/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

07/16/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

07/28/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/01/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/23/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
08/24/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/24/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/24/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/25/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

09/26/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/02/2025
August 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
08/05/2025
Subscription Period End Date
10/24/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

07/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
07/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

08/04/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

08/12/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

08/12/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

08/13/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

08/25/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/29/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/20/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
09/21/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/21/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/22/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/23/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

10/24/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/30/2025
September 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
09/02/2025
Subscription Period End Date
11/21/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

08/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
08/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

09/01/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

09/09/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

09/09/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

09/10/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

09/22/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
09/26/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/18/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
10/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/19/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/20/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

11/21/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/27/2025
October 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
10/07/2025
Subscription Period End Date
12/26/2025
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

09/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
09/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

10/06/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

10/14/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

10/14/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

10/15/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

10/27/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/31/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/22/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
11/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/23/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/24/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/25/2025
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

12/26/2025
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/01/2026
November 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
11/04/2025
Subscription Period End Date
01/23/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

10/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
10/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

11/03/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

11/11/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

11/11/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

11/12/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

11/24/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/28/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/20/2025
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
12/21/2025
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/21/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/21/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/22/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

01/23/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/29/2026
December 2025
Subscription Period Start Date
12/02/2025
Subscription Period End Date
02/20/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

11/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
11/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

12/01/2025
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

12/09/2025
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

12/09/2025
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

12/10/2025
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

12/22/2025
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/26/2025
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/17/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
01/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/19/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

02/20/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/26/2026
January 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
01/06/2026
Subscription Period End Date
03/27/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2025
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

12/01/2025
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
12/25/2025
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

01/05/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

01/13/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

01/13/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

01/14/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

01/26/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/30/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/21/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
02/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/25/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/26/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

03/27/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/02/2026
February 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
02/03/2026
Subscription Period End Date
04/24/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

01/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
01/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

02/02/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

02/10/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

02/10/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

02/11/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

02/23/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/27/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/21/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
03/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/23/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

04/24/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/30/2026
March 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
03/03/2026
Subscription Period End Date
05/22/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

02/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
02/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

03/02/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

03/10/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

03/10/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

03/11/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

03/23/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/27/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/18/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
04/19/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/19/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/20/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/21/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

05/22/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/28/2026
April 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
04/07/2026
Subscription Period End Date
06/26/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

03/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
03/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

04/06/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

04/14/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

04/14/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

04/15/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

04/27/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/01/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/23/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
05/24/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/24/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/24/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/25/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

06/26/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/02/2026
May 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
05/05/2026
Subscription Period End Date
07/24/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2025
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

04/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
04/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

05/04/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

05/12/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

05/12/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

05/13/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

05/25/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/29/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/20/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
06/21/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/21/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/23/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

07/24/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/30/2026
June 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
06/02/2026
Subscription Period End Date
08/21/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

05/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
05/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

06/01/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

06/09/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

06/09/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

06/10/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

06/22/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
06/26/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/18/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
07/19/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/19/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/19/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/20/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

08/21/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/27/2026
July 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
07/07/2026
Subscription Period End Date
09/25/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

06/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
06/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

07/06/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

07/14/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

07/14/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

07/15/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

07/27/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/31/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/22/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
08/23/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/23/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/23/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/24/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

09/25/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/01/2026
August 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
08/04/2026
Subscription Period End Date
10/23/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

07/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
07/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

08/03/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

08/11/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

08/11/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

08/12/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

08/24/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/28/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/19/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
09/20/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/20/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/21/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/22/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

10/23/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/29/2026
September 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
09/01/2026
Subscription Period End Date
11/20/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

08/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
08/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

08/31/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

09/08/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

09/08/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

09/09/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

09/21/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
09/25/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/17/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
10/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/18/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/19/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

11/20/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/26/2026
October 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
10/06/2026
Subscription Period End Date
12/25/2026
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

09/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
09/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

10/05/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

10/13/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

10/13/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

10/14/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

10/26/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/30/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/21/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
11/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/22/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/23/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/24/2026
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

12/25/2026
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/31/2026
November 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
11/03/2026
Subscription Period End Date
01/22/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

10/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
10/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

11/02/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

11/10/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

11/10/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

11/11/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

11/23/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/27/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/19/2026
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
12/20/2026
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/20/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/20/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/21/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

01/22/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/28/2027
December 2026
Subscription Period Start Date
12/01/2026
Subscription Period End Date
02/19/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

11/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
11/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

11/30/2026
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

12/08/2026
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

12/08/2026
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

12/09/2026
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

12/21/2026
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/25/2026
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/16/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
01/17/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/17/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/17/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/18/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

02/19/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/25/2027
January 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
01/05/2027
Subscription Period End Date
03/26/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2026
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

12/01/2026
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
12/25/2026
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

01/04/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

01/12/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

01/12/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

01/13/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

01/25/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/29/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/20/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
02/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/24/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/25/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

03/26/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/01/2027
February 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
02/02/2027
Subscription Period End Date
04/23/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

01/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
01/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

02/01/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

02/09/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

02/09/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

02/10/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

02/22/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
02/26/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

03/20/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
03/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

03/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/22/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

04/23/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/29/2027
March 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
03/02/2027
Subscription Period End Date
05/21/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

02/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
02/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

03/01/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

03/09/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

03/09/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

03/10/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

03/22/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/26/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

04/17/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
04/18/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

04/18/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/19/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/20/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

05/21/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/27/2027
April 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
04/06/2027
Subscription Period End Date
06/25/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

03/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
03/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

04/05/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

04/13/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

04/13/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

04/14/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

04/26/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
04/30/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

05/22/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
05/23/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

05/23/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/23/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/24/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

06/25/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/01/2027
May 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
05/04/2027
Subscription Period End Date
07/23/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

12/01/2026
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

04/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
04/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

05/03/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

05/11/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

05/11/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

05/12/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

05/24/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
05/28/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

06/19/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
06/20/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

06/20/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/22/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

07/23/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/29/2027
June 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
06/01/2027
Subscription Period End Date
08/20/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

01/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

05/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
05/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

05/31/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

06/08/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

06/08/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

06/09/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

06/21/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
06/25/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

07/17/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
07/18/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

07/18/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/18/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/19/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

08/20/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/26/2027
July 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
07/06/2027
Subscription Period End Date
09/24/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

02/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

06/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
06/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

07/05/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

07/13/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

07/13/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

07/14/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

07/26/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
07/30/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

08/21/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
08/22/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

08/22/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/22/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/23/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

09/24/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
09/30/2027
August 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
08/03/2027
Subscription Period End Date
10/22/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

03/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

07/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
07/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

08/02/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

08/10/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

08/10/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

08/11/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

08/23/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
08/27/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

09/18/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
09/19/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

09/19/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/20/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/21/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

10/22/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/28/2027
September 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
09/07/2027
Subscription Period End Date
11/26/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

04/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

08/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

08/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
08/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

09/06/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

09/14/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

09/14/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

09/15/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

09/27/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/01/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

10/23/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
10/24/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

10/24/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/24/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/25/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

11/26/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/02/2027
October 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
10/05/2027
Subscription Period End Date
12/24/2027
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

05/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

09/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

09/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
09/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

10/04/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

10/12/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

10/12/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

10/13/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

10/25/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
10/29/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

11/20/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
11/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

11/21/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/22/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/23/2027
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

12/24/2027
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/30/2027
November 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
11/02/2027
Subscription Period End Date
01/21/2028
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

06/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

10/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

10/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
10/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

11/01/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

11/09/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

11/09/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

11/10/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

11/22/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
11/26/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

12/18/2027
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
12/19/2027
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

12/19/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/19/2028
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/20/2028
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

01/21/2028
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
01/27/2028
December 2027
Subscription Period Start Date
12/07/2027
Subscription Period End Date
02/25/2028
Admissions Opens

Admission opens—5 months prior to the start of the subscription period.

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1).

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

07/01/2027
Admissions Closes

Admission closes—One month prior to a subscription period start

All application materials, including high school and college transcripts, must be received before the first day of the month preceding your desired start date (e.g. if you intend to enroll in courses in September, then all application materials are due before August 1). 

On occasion more time is required for application processing based on when transcripts are received. To ensure consideration for your desired start date, please submit application materials as soon as possible.

11/01/2027
Registration Opens

1st day of the month preceding a subscription period start

11/01/2027
Term Deferments Due

Students who would like to defer their enrollment should submit the Term Change Form no later than the 25th day of the month.  For instance, you should submit the term change no later than November 25th if you wish to enroll during the December subscription period.

  • If you plan to take a break longer than one month, and you received financial aid, you should also contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office immediately as you may owe money to the University.
  • If you are currently enrolled in courses and wish to withdraw from the term, please review the withdrawal policy page as you are responsible for changes in your enrollment. 
  • New admits may cancel their admission using the Application Cancellation Form
11/25/2027
Deadline to enroll in at least one course
  • UW-Milwaukee students register in PAWS (see also steps on How to Register for Classes at UWM)
  • UW-Parkside students register in SOLAR (see also – Steps on How to Register for Classes at UWP)

 

12/06/2027
Tuition Due & Establish Attendance

1) Tuition is due by 11:59 PM CST on the 8th day of each new subscription period.

  • If you are receiving financial aid, you are responsible for any tuition balance which exceeds your financial aid; any outstanding account balance must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the 8th day of your subscription period.
  • UW-Milwaukee students using a payment plan are still expected to meet their payment due dates. Tap here to learn more about the UW-Milwaukee payment plan policies and procedures.

2) You must also establish attendance in each of your courses by this date as well. You may do so by either submitting a completed assessment or by completing the Flex Course Check-In (FCC).

If you do not complete both of these tasks (paying tuition and establishing your attendance in your courses) you will be administratively withdrawn.

12/14/2027
100% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program within eight days of the start of the subscription period, you are refunded all (100%) tuition, less a $50 administrative fee.

12/14/2027
Administrative Drops for Non-Payment & Inactivity

If you fail to pay your account balance in full, or did not establish attendance in all of your courses, you will be administratively withdrawn on the 9th day of the subscription period.

12/15/2027
50% Refund Period Ends

Tuition Refunds – If you withdraw from a UW Flexible Option program between the 9th and 11:59PM CST on the 21st day of the subscription period, you are eligible for a 50% refund.  Withdrawing on or after the 22nd day of the subscription period does not grant any tuition refund.

12/27/2027
Last day to drop without a "W" Grade

Beyond this date, it is still possible to drop a competency set, but a student will receive a “W” and this will appear on the official student record. 

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
12/31/2027
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Milwaukee

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

01/22/2028
Last day to drop with a "W" grade
  • See also UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • See also UW-Parkside Grading
01/23/2028
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Milwaukee

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

01/23/2028
Self-Service Deadline to ADD courses at UW-Parkside

To add a course AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit request to your Success Coach.

02/23/2028
Self-Service Deadline to DROP courses at UW-Parkside

If requesting a drop AFTER the self-service deadline has passed, please submit the  Late Withdrawal Appeal form.

02/24/2028
Subscription Period Ends

Last day of the subscription period (terms are approximately 12 weeks)

02/25/2028
Final Grades Due

At the conclusion of each subscription period, a letter grade is assigned to reflect your level of mastery in each course.

  • UW-Milwaukee Grading
  • UW-Parkside Grading
03/02/2028

 

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