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PAWS - Adding and Searching for Classes

There are two primary ways to search for classes when you are ready to enroll: the Schedule Planner and a PAWS Class Search. You may add sections to your Shopping Cart through either route, but see below to discover the best option for you. If you have questions about your schedule, contact your Academic Advisor. If you’re having trouble with PAWS, call the Help Desk at (414) 229-4040 or toll free at (877) 381-3459.

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Stellic

Stellic

Stellic is a planning tool that enables students to easily view their degree requirements, plan for upcoming terms, organize their schedule, and enroll in classes.

Advisors also utilize Stellic to enhance collaboration with students, track their progress toward graduation, and provide a more streamlined approach to navigating the path to graduation.

    To log into Stellic, click below. 

    https://uwm.edu/registrar/enrollment/stellic/

    Please Note: Review Enrollment Checklist and Enrollment Appointment. Any stated prerequisites (enrollment requirements) also need to be met for the specific sections you select as part of your schedule before enrollment can be completed.

    PAWS Class Search

    1. Log in to PAWS
    2. Under the Academics header, click on the Search link
    3. Enter one or more search criteria, such as Course Subject or Course Keyword
    4. Click the SEARCH button to view your results
    5. If you receive a message that your search will return more than 50 classes, click OK to continue or Cancel to enter more criteria
    6. The class status will be coded as Open (green circle), Closed (red square), or Wait Listed (yellow triangle)
    7. Click on the blue Section Number to view the Class Details page
    8. From the Class Details page, you can add a class to your Shopping Cart by clicking Select Class
    9. A new optional feature is the “Validate” button in your shopping cart. Clicking this will confirm whether or not you are eligible to enroll in the courses in your cart.
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    Adding Classes in PAWS

    Once you’ve identified classes for enrollment, there are steps you need to take to complete the enrollment process. And sometimes you aren’t able to complete the enrollment process in PAWS, and those situations are covered below, as well.
    1. Once all of your classes are in your Shopping Cart, check the boxes in the Select column and click the enroll button
    2. Review the Confirm classes page, then click the FINISH ENROLLING button
    3. A green check mark in the Status column confirms you have enrolled successfully
    4. If your request was not successful, a Red X with an error message will appear in the Status column
    5. When you finish enrolling, double-check your changes by reviewing the my class schedule sub-tab
    If you have questions or need assistance adding classes, contact your Academic Advisor or UWM One Stop

    Permission Needed to Enroll

    If you are unable to add a course in PAWS, you may be able to gain permission to enroll in the course. Some permissions are granted by the instructor or department offering the course, while others are granted by your academic advisor – and some require approval from both.

    There are two primary methods of gaining permission to enroll in a course:

    1. A paper-based Add/Drop Form - This form requires your signature as the student, and also has places for department/instructor and school/college (academic advisor) signatures, depending on the nature of the permission. Make sure to fill out the class information completely on the form before submitting it. Completed forms can be submitted to the Registrar’s Office via online form, in-person, or fax.
    2. A Class Permission in PAWS -  This is a permission assigned within PAWS that allows you to enroll in the class yourself via PAWS.

    The following chart explains the typical reasons for permission, the approvals required, and the method of receiving permission:

     Reason  Approval Required  Method
     You want to take more credits than the maximum credit load allowed  Academic Advisor  Class Permission
     You want to repeat a course beyond the allowed limit (speak to the course instructor also)  Academic Advisor  Add/Drop Form
     The class status is closed, but you want to enroll anyway  Instructor or Department  Class Permission or Add/Drop Form
     You don't meet the course prerequisites but feel you're ready to take the class anyway  Instructor or Department  Class Permission or Add/Drop Form
     The course requires an instructor's consent to enroll  Instructor or Department  Class Permission or Add/Drop Form
     The "Add Deadline" has passed, but you want to enroll in the class anyway  Academic Advisor & Instructor  Add/Drop Form
     The "Drop With W Deadline" has passed, but you want to drop the class anyway  Academic Advisor & Instructor  Add/Drop Form
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    Identifying Instructors or Departments for Approval

    The instructor of a course is typically listed on the Schedule of Classes or the class listing in PAWS. If no instructor appears, or you are unable to contact the instructor, you can contact the academic department to seek permission to enroll. Contact information for departments typically can be found through a search on the UWM home page, although you also should be able to find that information listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.

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    Identifying School/College for Approval

    School/college approvals pertain to a your primary program of study or major.

    • For graduate students, school/college approvals are granted by the Graduate School.
    • For undergraduate students, school/college approvals are granted by your academic advising unit.
    • For non-degree (“university special”) undergraduate students, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides school/college approval.

    Click on the My Academics link in the Academics section of your Student Center.

    A section called My Program will appear on the right hand side of the screen.

    • If your Career is Graduate, your school/college is always the Graduate School. 
    • If your Career is Undergraduate, your school/college is identified in the Program listing (e.g., Business-Undergraduate). 
    • If the Program listing indicates University Special, see “Non-Degree Undergraduate Students” below. 
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    Department Contact Information

     Graduate Students

    Office of Graduate Education, Graduate School
    Office: MIT 261
    Email: gradschool@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-6569
    Fax: 414-229-6967

     Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students

    Educational Opportunity Center
    Office: MIT 173
    Phone: 414-229-4696
    Fax: 414-229-2863

    School of Architecture and Urban Planning
    Office: AUP 225
    Email: sarup-advising@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-4015

    Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business
    Office: LUB N297
    Email: uwmbba@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-5271

    School of Education
    Office: END 209
    Email: oas@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-4721
    Fax: 414-229-4705

    College of Engineering and Applied Science
    Office: EMS E386
    Email: ceas-adv@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-4667
    Fax: 414-229-2854

    Center for International Education
    Office: GAR 111/113
    Phone: 414-229-6925 or 414-229-3042

    Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
    Office: END 1110
    Email: ssw@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-4852
    Fax: 414-229-5311

    College of Health Sciences
    Office: NWQ B 6451
    Email: chs-info@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-2758

    School of Information Studies
    Office: NWQ B 3550
    Phone: 414-229-4707
    Fax: 414-229-6699

    College of Letters and Science
    Office: HOL 142
    Email: let-sci@uwm.edu
    Phone: 414-229-4654

    College of Nursing
    Office: CUN 135
    Phone: 414-229-5047
    Fax: 414-229-5554

    Peck School of the Arts
    Office: THR 120
    Phone: 414-229-4763

     Non-Degree Undergraduate Students

    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    Office: Vogel Hall Visitor’s Center
    Phone: 414-229-2222
    Fax: 414-229-3788
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    Keywords:
    add, classes, search, planner, schedule, adding, stellic, schedule planner, stelic 
    Doc ID:
    98143
    Owned by:
    Help Desk K. in UW-Milwaukee Help Desk
    Created:
    2020-02-20
    Updated:
    2025-11-03
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    UW-Milwaukee Help Desk