Student Services Resources

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Original Order	Audience	Category	Link	Comments
1	All	Start Here	Resources Comparison Chart	For a comprehensive database of resources both on and off-campus, reference the Resources Comparison Chart Master Doc. This is a downloadable excel spreadsheet with information that is organized by scope, audience, and category.
2	All	Start Here	Guide	University requirements and course descriptions.
3	All	Start Here	Course Search & Enroll	University requirements and course descriptions.
4	All	Start Here	Ask Allee Anything
5	All	Curriculum Resources	Course Rotation Schedule - Ento	Lists department courses and when they are taught.
6	All	Curriculum Resources	Course Rotation Schedule - F&WE	Lists department courses and when they are taught.
7	All	Curriculum Resources	Course Rotation Schedule - PP	Lists department courses and when they are taught.
8	All	Curriculum Resources	Four-year Plan Example - Ento	Additional four-year plan information can be found in Guide.
9	All	Curriculum Resources	Four-year Plan Example - Forest Science	Additional four-year plan information can be found in Guide.
10	All	Curriculum Resources	Four-year Plan Example - Wildlife Ecology	Additional four-year plan information can be found in Guide.
11	All	Curriculum Resources	Four-year Plan Example - PP	Additional four-year plan information can be found in Guide.
12	All	Curriculum Resources	Course Planning FAQs - Forest Science
13	All	Curriculum Resources	Course Planning FAQs - Wildlife Ecology
14	All	Enrollment	Important Dates and Deadlines
15	All	Enrollment	Enrollment Holds	Unable to enroll for classes? Check your Student Center in MyUW for any holds on your record. The most common holds are for the Financial Responsibility Agreement, past due tuition, unpaid fees, and past due trainings. Occasionally, holds will be placed on a student’s records for other reasons. Most holds can be removed in a few simple steps. Visit this page for more information on enrollment holds: https://kb.wisc.edu/registrar/4139
16	All	Enrollment	Enrollment How-To tutorials
17	All	Enrollment	Enrollment - Request Permission
18	All	Enrollment	Enrollment Troubleshooting Tips
19	All Students		Big List of Campus Resources	Includes Quick Links, Calendars, Dining, Health and Wellness, Instruction, Research, Safety and Transportation.
20	All Students		Student Services FAQs
21	All Students	Advising	How to Contact Your Academic Advisor
22	All Students	Advising	How to Contact Your Faculty Advisor
23	All Students	Consulting	CALS Dean on Call	This is a fantastic resource for questions big and small, including information on late drops, withdrawals, and other urgent academic needs: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays – 1:00-3:00 pm In-person option: 116 Ag Hall Remote option:  Dean on Call form
24	All Students	Wellness Resources	Alternative Paradigms to Mainstream Diet Culture
25	All Students	Wellness Resources	Confidential ON-campus Support
26	All Students	Wellness Resources	Confidential OFF-campus Support
27	All Students	Wellness Resources	UW-Madison Sexual Misconduct Response and Resources Guide
28	Undergrads	Department Program Info	Undergrad Overview - Ento
29	Undergrads	Department Program Info	Undergrad Overview - F&WE
30	Undergrads	Department Program Info	Undergrad Overview - PP
31	Undergrads	Funding	Funding - Ento
32	Undergrads	Funding	Funding - F&WE
33	Undergrads	Funding	Funding - PP
34	Grads	Department Program Info		https://entomology.wisc.edu/graduate-study/\|\|Grad Overview - Ento
35	Grads	Department Program Info	Grad Overview - F&WE
36	Grads	Department Program Info	Grad Overview - PP
37	Grads	Department Program Info	Funding - Ento
38	Grads	Department Program Info	Funding - F&WE
39	Grads	Department Program Info	Funding - PP
40	Grads	Fees	Graduate Assistant Segregated Fee Policy
41	Grads	Grad School	Graduate School - Policies, Procedures, and Forms
42	Grads	Grad School	Graduate School - Information for Current Students
43	Grads	Grad School	Graduate School - Graduation Requirements
44	Grads	Graduation	MS and PhD Milestones and Steps to Graduation
45	All Students	New Students	Autoclave Reservations
46	All Students	New Students	Bathrooms
47	All Students	New Students	Biosafety Training
48	All Students	New Students	Bus Pass
49	All Students	New Students	Computing Help
50	All Students	New Students	Conference Rooms
51	All Students	New Students	Grad Student Orgs - Ento
52	All Students	New Students	Grad Student Orgs - F&WE
53	All Students	New Students	Keys and After Hours Passes – contact the Building Manager
54	All Students	New Students	Libraries - Main Site
55	All Students	New Students	Libraries - Steenbock (the CALS library)
56	All Students	New Students	Printing/Copying
57	All Students	New Students	Recycling
58	All Students	New Students	Teaching Assistants’ Assocation – TAA
59	All Students	New Students	Wiscard
60	Faculty and Instructors		Academic Misconduct
61	Faculty and Instructors		Academic Policies, Grad School
62	Faculty and Instructors	Campus Resources	International Faculty and Staff Services
63	Faculty and Instructors	Campus Resources	Office of Undergraduate Advising, Resources for Faculty Advisors
64	Faculty and Instructors	Campus Resources	Teaching and Learning, Office of the Provost
65	Faculty and Instructors	Course Proposals	Course Proposals - Overview
66	Faculty and Instructors	Course Proposals	Check the Status of Your Lumen Course Proposal
67	Faculty and Instructors		MS and PhD Assessment - Ento
68	Faculty and Instructors	Enrollment	Enrollment Information Overview	If you are authorizing a student to enroll in independent research (299, 699, 990, capstone, etc.), please email student-services@russell.wisc.edu for assistance.
69	Faculty and Instructors	Enrollment	Real-time Enrollment and Waitlist Tracking
70	Faculty and Instructors	Grading	Grades and Grading Policy (Grading FAQ for for students)
71	Faculty and Instructors	Grading - Final and Midterm	Grading FAQ for Instructors
72	Faculty and Instructors	Grading - Final and Midterm	Non-roster Grade Change
73	Faculty and Instructors	Grading - Final and Midterm	Registrar’s Knowledge Base
	Audience	Category	Link

Department Information, Forms, Handbooks, & Other Resources:

Please note: The forms listed below are specific to departments in Russell Labs (Entomology, Plant Pathology, Forest & Wildlife Ecology). If you need approval through another department (Ex: enroll in research credits under supervision of a Zoology professor), please contact a representative from that department.

We recommend using the “Fill and Sign” feature in Adobe Acrobat to fill out PDFs and request electronic signatures.

For Word docs, right-click the link and choose “Save Link As” from the popup menu.

Undergraduate

Program	Form	Function	Document
All undergraduate majors	DARS Exception Request	Request an exception to curricular requirements in Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS). Requests will be routed to the appropriate department curriculum committee. If approved, these changes will be reflected in your degree audit. Contact your academic advisor with any questions.	Webform
All undergraduate majors	Enrollment Hold Release	Remove “Must Consult with CALS Advisor” hold on enrollment	Webform
Entomology, B.S.	Independent Study Agreement	Set up an agreement with a professor to receive research credits. Follow instructions on the form.	PDF
	Capstone Agreement	Set up a capstone project with an Entomology professor. Form must be submitted to Academic Advising Manager to code into DARS/count towards degree requirements.	PDF
Plant Pathology, B.S.	Plant Pathology Independent Study Agreement	Set up an agreement with a professor to receive research credits. Follow instructions on the form.	PDF
	Capstone Agreement	Set up a capstone project with a Plant Pathology professor. Form must be submitted to Academic Advising Manager to code into DARS/count towards degree requirements.	PDF
Wildlife Ecology, B.S.	F&WE Independent Study Agreement	Set up an agreement with a professor to receive research credits. Follow instructions on the form.	PDF
	F&WE Internship Agreement	Receive credit for internship experience in Wildlife Ecology through F&W ECOL 399. Must have approval from site supervisor and receive grade from F&WE faculty member.	PDF
	F&WE Internship Evaluation	Show progress in internship experience and receive grade in F&W ECOL 399 from F&WE faculty member.	PDF
Forest Science, B.S.	F&WE Independent Study Agreement	Set up an agreement with a professor to receive research credits. Follow instructions on the form.	PDF
	Forest Science Internship Agreement	Document internship experience and allow access to F&W ECOL 390: Learning to Action – Professional Development OR Independent Study credits.	PDF
	Forest Science Course Planning Guide	This guide is designed for Forest Science majors to assist in planning coursework for future semesters. It is meant to complement information found in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Guide, and Course Search & Enroll tools. Should not be used a substitute for meeting with your academic and faculty advisors.	PDF

Graduate

Program	Form	Function	Document
Entomology, M.S.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Entomology, Ph.D.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Plant Pathology, M.S.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Plant Pathology, Ph.D.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Wildlife Ecology, M.S.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Wildlife Ecology, Ph.D.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Forest Science, M.S.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc
Forest Science, Ph.D.	Program of Study Certification	The “Certification Form”, otherwise known as a Program of Study, is a document signed by your committee certifying that your program of study meets minimum requirements set by the program and that we are documenting the approval of any prior coursework with the UW Graduate School.  After forming your thesis/dissertation committee, completing this form should be your first milestone of graduate study. It should be completed after you have held your first committee meeting, generally by the end of your first year as a graduate student. Your faculty advisor and committee members are responsible for advising you on program requirements and course selection.	Word Doc

Handbooks

Program	Link
Entomology, M.S.	https://entomology.wisc.edu/graduate-study/handbooks-and-forms/
Entomology, Ph.D.	https://entomology.wisc.edu/graduate-study/handbooks-and-forms/
Plant Pathology, M.S.	https://plantpath.wisc.edu/graduate-study-overview/handbooks-forms/
Plant Pathology, Ph.D.	https://plantpath.wisc.edu/graduate-study-overview/handbooks-forms/
Wildlife Ecology, M.S.	https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/handbooks-and-forms/
Wildlife Ecology, Ph.D.	https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/handbooks-and-forms/
Forest Science, M.S.	https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/handbooks-and-forms/
Forest Science, Ph.D.	https://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/handbooks-and-forms/

Miscellaneous

Program	Form	Function	Document
All graduate programs	Warrant Request	Request warrants (MS, prelim, or final PhD). Try to do this a minimum of 4 weeks before your defense date! The web form initially comes to the Russell Labs Hub staff. Hub staff will then request your warrant from the Graduate School. Once the Grad School generates the warrant, you will be able to circulate it for signatures digitally. Instructions for tracking digital signatures and warrant submission	Webform

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Document

All graduate programs

Warrant Request

Request warrants (MS, prelim, or final PhD). Try to do this a minimum of 4 weeks before your defense date!

The web form initially comes to the Russell Labs Hub staff.
Hub staff will then request your warrant from the Graduate School.
Once the Grad School generates the warrant, you will be able to circulate it for signatures digitally.
Instructions for tracking digital signatures and warrant submission

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