Register.UW is the primary tool for registration transactions following the deadlines outlined in the UW Academic Calendar. The following forms are used in non-standard situations and/or after deadlines have passed to use Register.UW.
When applicable, a Change of Registration Fee is indicated on the form.
Form Status
- The form is open: A completed request will be processed if all approvals are received, regardless of the length of time needed to receive the approvals.
- The form is closed: The deadline has passed and late submissions are not accepted.
Request Forms
After the 14th day of the quarter, students use this form within three (3) business days of an accidental drop via Register.UW to restore the course.
Available for submission: The day a course is dropped in error
Deadline: Three (3) days after drop or last day of the quarter (whichever is first)
Section information the student must provide:
- SLN
- Department
- Course number
- Section
- Credits
Students use this form to switch between standard and audit grading before the end of the 14th day of the quarter. Changes require faculty approval and cannot be made in Register.UW.
Students must be registered in the course to request audit status. Audited courses cost the same as graded courses and count toward full-time credit hours but do not appear on the transcript after grading.
Available for submission: Student’s first day of registration
Deadline: Last day of the unrestricted drop period
Autumn 2026 submission dates: May 7-October 13
Information the student must provide:
- Instructor name
- Instructor email
Go to the Audit Grading Form UW NetID
Students use this form to change graduate culminating courses after the 14th day of the quarter. Changes before the 14th day of the quarter are completed via Register.UW. This form is for switching between thesis, project, or dissertation credits based on the student’s academic plan.
Available for submission: 14th day of the quarter
Deadline: Last day of the quarter
Autumn 2026 submission dates: October 20-December 18
Section information the student must provide:
- Lecture/Lab/Quiz
- SLN
- Department
- Course number
- Section
- Credits
- Entry/Faculty code
Students use this form to change sections of the same course after the 14th day of the quarter. Changes before the 14th day of the quarter are completed via Register.UW. Section changes are only for switching quiz, lab, or lecture sections within the same course, not for dropping or switching to a different course.
Available for submission: 14th day of the quarter
Deadline: Last day of the quarter
Autumn 2026 submission dates: October 20-December 18
Section information the student must provide:
- Lecture/Lab/Quiz
- SLN
- Department
- Course number
- Section
- Credits
- Entry code
Go to the Section Change Form UW NetID
Students use this form to request approval for enrolling in two courses that conflict in their schedule, preventing standard registration through Register.UW. Both faculty members must approve the overlap, regardless of duration. Faculty are under no obligation to make accommodations, and coursework or assessments will not be rescheduled. If approved, the student is responsible for meeting all course requirements. Students must be registered in one of the conflicting courses before submitting this form.
Available for submission: Student’s first day of registration
Deadline: Last day of the quarter
Autumn 2026 deadline: December 18
Information the student must provide:
- Student must be registered for one of the two courses involved in the time conflict
- Course information, instructor name and e-mail address of the second course
Fields shown on the form:
- Lecture/Lab/Quiz
- SLN
- Department
- Course number
- Section
- Credits
- Entry code, if required
This form will route back to the student, if approved, before routing to the OUR for processing in case an add code becomes a requirement during the processing time.
Go to the Time Conflict Form UW NetID
Students use this form to adjust variable credits from the 21st day of the quarter until the last day of instruction. Changes before the 21st day of the quarter are completed via Register.UW. Reducing credits may affect tuition. International students must consult International Student Services (ISS) before decreasing credits.
Available for submission: 21st calendar day of the quarter
Deadline: Last day of instruction
Autumn 2026 submission dates: October 28-December 11
Information the student must provide:
- Instructor name
- Instructor e-mail
- Desired number of credits