Services & Tools Updates

Starting May 13, the Help Desk will have adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.

Keep in mind: You’ll lose access to your netid@wisc.edu email and other Microsoft 365 data 9 months after you leave the university. Take note of things to do to prepare for this change and preserve your data.

Beginning May 12, we will place new default sending limits on UW–‍Madison Microsoft 365 accounts. Learn more about this change and what to do if you’re impacted. Update: Service accounts will be exempt from sending limits in the initial rollout.

The Campus Software Library is getting a makeover! We gathered feedback and redesigned the interface for a modern, sleek look—while keeping all your favorite software just a click away. Not familiar with the software library? Find out what it offers.

Are you teaching this semester? Get acquainted with how class email groups work—including how they are created, how students are added and removed, and how to add teaching assistants.

In early January, we’ll change the default to the “simple layout.” It’s designed for improved usability on mobile devices and enhanced accessibility when using assistive technologies.

This new tool integrates with your Outlook calendar to make scheduling and managing appointments a breeze. Try it out and explore the service’s many features, including automated reminders.

After over 14 years of operation, we’re bidding a fond farewell to the Wisconsin App. Learn what this means for you and how to access your favorite features moving forward.

The UW–‍Madison Event Management Service will undergo a 1-day service outage as part of a planned upgrade. The EMS application underlies everything from Today in the Union (T.I.T.U) to study room reservations at UW–‍Madison’s libraries.