For Students Admitted for Summer or Fall

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 $200 confirmation fee. (Full-Time students only)
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 ALRH 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. Orientation.
All new first-time freshman students are required to attend an orientation session. Transfer students are encouraged to attend, however it is not mandatory. Visit http://www.uiw.edu/admissions/orientation/index.htm for more information, and to sign up.

6. Advising
Advising for first-time freshman students takes place during orientation. Transfer advising occurs during orientation, and on specific advising dates. During advising, you will meet with an academic advisor who will assist you in selecting your courses and preparing a degree plan. Contac the University Advising Center at  (210) 829-5814 or 1-800-749-WORD. http://www.uiw.edu/advising/

7. 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 and Spring semesters. You can register for the laptop orientation online in late August and early January. For more information contact the Help Desk: (210) 829-2721 or 1-800-749-Word. http://support.uiwtx.edu/helpdesk/laptop.html

More steps will be added periodically, so keep checking this site frequently.

Please note that this information pertains to Students admitted into the traditional main campus program at UIW. This does not apply to ADCaP or Virtual University students.