University of wisconsin system policies in Madison, Wisconsin

The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System is a governing body consisting of 18 members, responsible for setting policies and rules for the university system. Located at 1220 Linden Drive in Madison, Wisconsin, the Board appoints the president of the university system and the chancellors of the 13 universities within the system. They also review and approve university budgets, establish admission standards, and grant tenure appointments to faculty members. The Board holds regular meetings throughout the year and appoints key leadership positions within the organization. Members of the Board serve without pay and are appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The University of Wisconsin Colleges, located at 780 Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, served as a two-year institution until its closure in the summer of 2019. The University of Wisconsin Extended Campus now holds the education records for students who attended the UW Colleges prior to September 1, 2019. The UW Colleges transcript remains the official academic record for these former students. The course catalog archives contain important information on academic policies, course descriptions, and degree requirements from 1969-2018. Requests for course syllabi or outlines can also be made. Outside agencies can verify a student's degree through DegreeVerify with the National Student Clearinghouse.

The UW Colleges, Office of International Education is a university institution located at 432 North Lake Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States. This institution serves as the data custodian for education records of students who attended the two-year campuses prior to September 1, 2019. The UW Colleges transcript remains the official academic record for these former students. The course catalog archives contain important information on academic policies, course descriptions, and degree requirements from 1969-2018. Students can request course syllabi or outlines as needed. Outside agencies can verify degrees earned through DegreeVerify. The final 1098-T tax forms for tuition paid in 2019 were mailed in January 2020. UW Extended Campus also monitors outstanding account balances and offers online degrees and programs in partnership with other UW System campuses.