This page contains dates and deadlines specific to UW-Madison Online courses. For additional information regarding these dates and deadlines, please refer to the Office of Registrar’s Session Dates webpage.
The majority of UW-Madison Online classes are offered in 8-week sessions, called OAH (session A) and OIH (session B). Several courses are also offered in the 15-week long Fall and Spring session called OUD Reg.
If you have questions or need assistance finding dates and deadlines specific to your class(es), contact your Academic/Career Advisor.
| Session | First Day of Instruction | Last Day of Instruction | DR/W Transcript Notation Deadline | Add Class/Waitlist Deadline | Drop Class Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 8-week/Session A (OAH) | 09/02/2026 | 10/25/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 09/04/2026 | 10/13/2026 |
| Second 8-week/Session B (OIH) | 10/26/2026 | 12/20/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 10/30/2026 | 12/08/2026 |
| Full 15-week/Full Session (OUD-Reg) | 09/02/2026 | 12/09/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 11/23/2026 |
| Session | Tuition Refund Deadline (100 %) | Tuition Refund Deadline (50%) | Tuition Refund Deadline (25%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 8-week/Session A (OAH) | 09/04/2026 | 09/11/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| Second 8-week/Session B (OIH) | 10/30/2026 | 11/06/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Full 15-week/Full Session (OUD-Reg) | 09/11/2026 | 09/25/2026 | --- |