Remote Work at UW Oshkosh 

UW-Oshkosh supports workplace flexibility when it aligns with operational needs, service expectations and meaningful in-person collaboration. Remote work is not an entitlement; all arrangements require supervisor approval and may be adjusted or discontinued based on business needs.

Remote work at UWO is governed by Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1228: Telecommuting(Remote Work) and supplemented by campus guidance outlined below.

The remote work standards and expectations outlined below apply to Professional Academic Staff, University Staff, and Limited Appointees. The standard expectations outlined in this policy do not apply to Faculty, Instructional Academic Staff, or Student Employees. In addition, they do not apply to work arrangements approved under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), religious accommodations, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Wisconsin FMLA, or Workers’ Compensation programs.

Standard Remote Work Schedules

Employees may be eligible for remote work if their job duties can be performed remotely and their supervisor approves the arrangement. All hybrid schedules require designated in-office days and a supervisor-approved Flexible Work Agreement submitted in Workday.

Available Standard Schedules:

• 5 days on campus
• 4/1 schedule: Four days on campus, one remote day
• 3/2 schedule: Three days on campus, two remote days. Important: Employees on a 3/2 schedule may choose Monday OR Friday as a remote day, but not both.

Exceptions to Standard Schedules

• Some arrangements fall outside the scope of this guidance, such as ADA or other legally required accommodations or arrangements. Any remote schedule that does not fit the standard 4/1 or 3/2 structure must receive formal approval for an exception.
  • • Supervisors must contact hroffice@uwosh.edu to request the “Remote Work Exception Request” form.
    • This form must be initiated by the supervisor and receive support through divisional leadership.
    • If division support is secured, completed forms get submitted to HR for final review and Chancellor approval.
    • HR will notify supervisors when their request has been reviewed.

Institutional Guidance on holidays, building closures, and seasonal or summer schedules will be shared separately as needed.

Unit Expectations

To support communication, collaboration, and service delivery, each unit must designate at minimum one required in-person team day per week.

Supervisors, in coordination with Vice Chancellors, must ensure:

• Adequate coverage for student-facing operations
• Consistent service for campus stakeholders
• Continuity of business operations

In addition, supervisors must:

• Review all staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and service needs
• Confirm all Flexible Work Arrangements are approved
• Clearly communicate unit-specific expectations
• Work with Human Resources to request Chancellor approval for any exceptions
• Participate in UWO training for supervising hybrid and remote employees
• Use technology effectively to support communication and performance
• Develop and annually review strategies for team engagement and collaboration

Flexible Work Arrangement Form (Workday) 

A flexible work arrangement (FWA) is required for any employee working remotely one or more days per week. Flexible work arrangements expire at the start of each fiscal year and must be renewed annually.

Agreements must be:

• Completed by the employee
• Approved by the supervisor
• Submitted through Workday