As a public institution, UW–Madison is required to keep and maintain records, making them available upon public request. Public record requests are submitted to the UW-Madison Public Records office via a portal, and responding to …
Data literacy
Secure data management starts with you!
Protecting the security and privacy of institutional data is everyone’s responsibility. Many UW-Madison employees access and use data in their roles. Secure data management practices are important because much of this data is protected for …
Students: You’re in control of your personal data!
At UW–Madison, we manage a wide variety of systems and forms that collect and store personal information for both students and employees. On behalf of the university, the Office of the Registrar is the responsible …
Behind the numbers—understanding UW–Madison’s census date for enrollment
Each fall, UW–Madison takes an official snapshot of student enrollment on the 10th day of classes, known as the institution’s “census date.” These counts, also known as our “frozen enrollment” counts, are used in key …