| Freshman Orientation

Welcome to the University of the Incarnate Word Class of 2024

Welcome to the Nest!

Congratulations on becoming a Cardinal! We are excited to welcome you to UIW!

Freshman Virtual Orientation Dates: Summer 2020

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020

Contact Advising at (210) 805-5814 | advising@uiwtx.edu to schedule a class registration appointment.

Please call the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005 if you have any questions.

Orientation Zoom Backgrounds

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Orientation Agendas and Next Steps

Morning Orientation Agenda

Students with last names A-K will be attending the morning orientation session.

Morning Orientation Agenda
Time	Activity	Facilitator
8:30-9 a.m.	Zoom goes live	Office of Admissions
9-9:15 a.m.	Welcome / Agenda overview	Jessica De La Rosa, Director of Admissions
9:15-10 a.m.	Financial Aid and Business Office	Financial Aid-Heather Miller, Kathy Gomez Business Office-Samantha Ramos
10-10:20 a.m.	Technology	Christina Philips
10:20-10:40 a.m.	College Success	Raul Zendejas
10:40-11 a.m.	Title IX	Alexandria Salas
11-11:30 a.m.	Advising	Kedra Grant-Brinkley
11:30-11:45 a.m.	Residence Life	Diane Sanchez
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m.	Closing	Admissions Staff

Afternoon Orientation Agenda

Students with last names L-Z will be attending the afternoon orientation session.

Afternoon Orientation Agenda
Time	Activity	Facilitator
1:30-2 p.m.	Zoom goes live	Office of Admissions
2-2:15 p.m.	Welcome / Agenda Overview	Jessica De La Rosa, Director of Admissions
2:15-3 p.m.	Financial Aid and Business Office	Financial Aid-Heather Miller, Kathy Gomez Business Office-Samantha Ramos
3-3:20 p.m.	Technology	Christina Philips
3:20-3:40 p.m.	College Success	Raul Zendejas
3:40-4 p.m.	Title IX	Alexandria Salas
4-4:30 p.m.	Advising	Kedra Grant-Brinkley
4:30-4:45 p.m.	Residence Life	Diane Sanchez
4:45-5 p.m.	Closing	Admissions Staff

Next Steps

Here are a few items you will need to make sure you’ve taken care of between now and the fall.

Submit your final high school transcript.
Please ask your high school to send your final transcript, including date of graduation, to the address below before the beginning of the fall semester:

University of the Incarnate Word
Office of Admissions
4301 Broadway, CPO 285
San Antonio, TX 78209

Submit your proof of vaccination against meningitis to health services.
You can email them to healthsvcs@uiwtx.edu.
Apply for on-campus housing (if you plan to live on campus).
Information and applications are available at Residence Life website.
Contact Advising at (210) 805-5814 | advising@uiwtx.edu to schedule a class registration appointment.
Contact the Business Office.
Students must pay tuition or enter a payment plan before the semester begins. Late fees will be assessed on delinquent accounts.
Submit your health insurance waiver (if needed).
All UIW students must have medical insurance. If you are insured by a family plan, please ensure you waive coverage through the University to avoid charges. Contact the Business Office for more information.

Virtual Parent Orientation Information Sessions - Bilingual

Parents of incoming freshmen are invited to a Virtual Parent Orientation Information Session to hear from departments and ask questions about their students starting classes this fall.

Select a date convenient for you and join us via Zoom.

Bilingual Sessions