Admissions

Information for Admitted Students

For Fall and Summer Semesters

Congratulations on your admission to UIW! We look forward to you joining our community. Following these steps will help ensure your successful enrollment.

1. Pay the Matriculation fee. (New full-time students only)
Freshman students must pay a $200 matriculation fee to reserve a spot in the freshman class. This fee includes the orientation fee. Transfer students are required to pay a $100 matriculation fee to reserve a spot for the fall semester. You may pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card at  https://secure.uiw.edu/admissions/apply_admisfm.html
Call the Admissions Office at (210)829-6005 if you have any questions.

2. Apply for Financial Assistance.
To be reviewed for eligibility for state, federal and institutional financial aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, or work study, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Office of Financial Assistance at (210) 829-6008 if you have questions or visit the financial aid website at www.uiw.edu/finaid/

3. Determine if you want to take the challenge exam.
If you are required to take ENGL 0312 or MATH 0318 and feel you should be placed in a higher English or Math course, call the Testing Center at (210)829-3876 to schedule an appointment to take a challenge exam. To determine your course placement, click here. We also have a new summer program designed for first year students who are required to take ENGL 0312 or MATH 0318. You can learn more about this exciting new program at http://www.uiw.edu/studentsuccess/BeginUIW.html or call the Student Success Office at (210) 805-3005.

4. Attend Orientation
Orientation dates for 2008 are as follows: May 28 (for transfers), June 8-9, June 26-27(stay overnight), July 6-7, July 24-25, August 3, and August 15. Call the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005 or 1-800-749-WORD for more information. http://www.uiw.edu/admissions/orientation/index.htm

5. Sign up for On-Campus Housing.
If you’d like to live on campus, you’ll need to submit an application for on-campus housing. Contact Residence Life for an application by calling (210) 829-6034 or 1-800-749-WORD, or apply online at www.uiw.edu/housing/index.htm

6. Laptop
All UIW students are expected to arrive for study at UIW with appropriate laptop or tablet technology. To accomplish this goal, students have the option of purchasing a laptop or tablet computer from UIW or elsewhere. For those who purchase a laptop from UIW, laptop orientations are held during the beginning of the Fall semesters. You can register for the laptop orientation online in late August. For more information contact the Help Desk: (210) 829-2721 or 1-800-749-Word. http://support.uiwtx/edu/GetStarted/Laptop.html

 
For Spring Semesters

Congratulations on your admission to UIW! We look forward to you joining our community. Following these steps will help ensure your successful enrollment in the Spring semester.

1. Pay the Matriculation fee. (New full-time students only)
Freshman students must pay a $200 matriculation fee to reserve a spot in the freshman class. This fee includes the orientation fee. Transfer students are required to pay a $100 matriculation fee to reserve a spot for the spring semester. You may pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card at  https://secure.uiw.edu/admissions/apply_admisfm.html
Call the Admissions Office at (210)829-6005 if you have any questions.

2. Apply for Financial Assistance.
To be reviewed for eligibility for state, federal and institutional financial aid such as grants, scholarships, loans, or work study, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Office of Financial Assistance at (210) 829-6008 if you have questions or visit the financial aid website at www.uiw.edu/finaid/

3. Determine if you want to take the challenge exam.
If you are required to take ENGL 0312 or MATH 0318 and feel you should be placed in a higher English or Math course, call the Testing Center at (210)829-3876 to schedule an appointment to take a challenge exam. To determine your course placement, click here.

4. Sign up for On-Campus Housing.
If you’d like to live on campus, you’ll need to submit an application for on-campus housing. Contact Residence Life for an application by calling (210) 829-6034 or 1-800-749-WORD, or apply online at www.uiw.edu/housing/index.htm

5. Laptop
All UIW students are expected to arrive for study at UIW with appropriate laptop or tablet technology. To accomplish this goal, students have the option of purchasing a laptop or tablet computer from UIW or elsewhere. For those who purchase a laptop from UIW, laptop orientations are held during the beginning of the Spring semesters. You can register for the laptop orientation online in early January. For more information contact the Help Desk: (210) 829-2721 or 1-800-749-Word. http://support.uiwtx.edu/GetStarted/Laptop.html

 

Please note that the information on this page pertains to students admitted to the traditional main campus program at UIW. This information does not apply to ADCaP or Universe Online students.