Trail Pause

Taking a break from classes for the time being

A "Trail Pause" takes place when a student is considering not re-enrolling for the next semester and is taking break of a semester or more. Our team of Cowboy Coaches will be calling over summer and winter breaks to see if you need any support registering, or if you are taking a Trail Pause for a different reason. We are here to ensure you have support with the next steps. Any student who has questions about the process of a Trail Pause can email comeback@uwyo.edu and we'll be happy to provide answers.

Trail Pause vs. Withdrawal

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Registration Support

Our team of Cowboy Coaches will be calling you to see if you need registration support. Look out for their call over breaks, we're here to help!

Course Registration

Trail Pause

Want to take a break for a semester or longer? No problem! We look forward to welcoming you back to UW! Indicate to our Cowboy Coaches or email comeback@uwyo.edu with when you plan to come back. 

Cowboys Come Back

Look for extra communication on your Trail Pause to your personal email and phone calls to help get you prepared for when you decide to come back!  

Make your Comeback

Trail Pause vs. All School Withdrawal

A Trail Pause for students occurs when they finish out their whole semester and decide to take a break for a semester or more by not registering for classes the following semester. All your grades still enter your transcript for the previous semester.  

 

An All-School Withdrawal occurs in the middle of the occurring semester, resulting in a “W” indicator being placed on the transcript. More information about an All-School Withdrawal can be found here.  

All-School Withdrawal Details

 

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