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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: A class or a specific section of a class is full that I want/need to add. Is there any way I can still enroll in it?     
 
A: Go to the Department of the class and request permission to add a closed class. If there is room to add another student, you will get a permission slip from the department assistant. Carry that slip to the Assistant Dean's Office (4035 Carlson).  You will have a few days to add the class in WINS. Otherwise, wait for an opening or ask if they will be setting up another section.
Q: I want to take more than 18 credits.
 
A: Send an email to Assistant Dean, Jan Olson (olsonj@uww.edu) and request overload permission for the number of credits you need, your reason for wanting them, and your Student ID number.

Q: I have a minor in business, who can I get to advise me?
 
A: The chair of the department of your minor is your advisor. If the minor is general business Assistant Dean Olson is the advisor.

Q: I want to enroll in an MBA or online MBA class.
 
A: Call the Associate Dean's Office at 262-472-1945. 
Q: I wish to speak to the Dean of the College of Business and Economics.
 
A: Call the Dean's Office at 262-472-1343.
Q. Can I take a business class on a Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC) basis?
 
A.All business courses must be taken for a grade unless they are only offered S/NC.

Q: Can I take business classes online?
 
A: We have online undergraduate and graduate programs. 

For undergraduate, we offer the junior and senior business courses for the general business major online.  For more information, go to http://onlinebba.uww.edu 

For the graduate MBA program, go to http://onlinemba.uww.edu

Q: Can I audit a class?
 
A: Business classes cannot be audited.

Q: How do I sign up for the Computer Applications Test?
 
A: 1. Go to http://signup.uww.edu. 2. Enter your username and password.  3.  Click on "all students" and click on "Register" for date/time you want to complete the test.

Q: Can I test out of a class and how do I do it?
 
A: Call the Testing Center at 262-472-5613 to find out which ones are available and to set up an          appointment.     

Q: Who is a special student?

A: There are two kinds of students who we designate as Special Students:
1)      SPNC - Special without Credentials. Students who wish to enroll for six units or less in any term.
2)      SPFC -Special students with Credentials. Students who have a conferred bachelor's degree and wish to enroll for undergraduate courses only. 

Q: What is BUSINESS OUTREACH?
 
A: It is a program for students who are working full-time and going to school part-time. They receive  special advising and registration.

Q: WINS will not let me add a class.
 
A: Check the error message:

1.  FINANCIAL HOLD: Contact Financial Services at 262-472-1378.
    
2.  PREREQ ERROR: Means a requirement that must be satisfied before registering for the course. However, if you're:        
        -Transfer students, you may need an override. 
        -Repeating a business course, you may need an   override
        -Call the Assistant Dean's Office at 262-472-4900.
 
3.  REPEAT ERROR: Means that you're taking a course that you have already completed or are taking an equivalent course for which credit cannot be earned because the content overlaps with the specified course.
 
4.  ADVISING HOLD: Contact your advisor to set up a meeting.