Saddle Up Attendance Policy

First-Year, Full-Time Students 

Saddle Up is required for all first-year, full-time students attending the University of Wyoming in fall 2025.

Students earn one credit hour toward their degree upon successful completion of the Saddle Up program. Saddle Up utilizes S/U grading. To receive a satisfactory grade, students must attend all required events and actively participate in the course during the week of Saddle Up; this includes completing all required assignments, projects, or exams.

Transfer Students

Saddle Up is not required for incoming transfer students. A transfer student is someone who attended another post-secondary institution full-time, post high school graduation. College or University credits earned while a student was enrolled in high school do not count toward transfer status for Saddle Up. Transfer Saddle Up is an optional, one-day program focusing specifically on the needs of transfer students. Attendance to either Saddle Up or Transfer Saddle Up is optional for transfer students. Click the link below to register for the one-day transfer event. Transfer students wanting to opt in to the full week of Saddle Up may email saddleup@uwyo.edu.

Limited Waiver Reviews

If you feel you may require additional review for a waiver from Saddle Up, you must complete the waiver request form by August 4, 2025. Our waiver committee will review your request. Please note that very few situations will qualify a student for a waiver from Saddle Up and that submission of the form does not guarantee a waiver; students will be notified of the committee's decision via their UW email. If a waiver is granted, students will be enrolled in an alternative course for the fall semester. Students who fail to attend without waiver approval will receive an unsatisfactory grade in the course. Questions? Email saddleup@wyo.edu.