How do I know if I'm required to attend?
First-Time, Full-Time Students
Students are considered first-time, full-time students if they have not previously attending another post-secondary institution full-time after high school graduation. 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. Missing Saddle Up without a previously approved waiver will result in an unsatisfactory grade.
Transfer Students
While Saddle Up is not required for incoming transfer students, attendance at either Saddle Up or Transfer Saddle Up is still encouraged! A transfer student is someone who attended another post-secondary institution full-time, after 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. Transfer students wanting to opt in to the full week of Saddle Up may email saddleup@uwyo.edu. Please note that Transfer Saddle Up does not provide students with one credit toward their degree like the week-long program.
Limited Waiver Reviews
We understand that circumstances may prevent students from attending some or all of Saddle Up. Students inquiring about a waiver from Saddle Up need to complete the waiver request form by August 1, 2026. Our waiver form can be found using the button below to submit a waiver request with documentation. The waiver committee reviews requests that are received before the deadline. Please note that very few situations 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. Students with housing exemptions are responsible for organizing their own housing through the duration of the program. Conflicting move-in dates for off-campus students do not qualify students for a Saddle Up waiver. If a waiver is granted, students may 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.
