New Student Orientation - 2022

Coming Soon!

8:30 a.m. | Check-in and Light Breakfast | Mabee Library Auditorium

9 a.m. | Welcome

9:20 a.m. | Balancing Student Life and Personal/Work Life

9:40 a.m. | How the Library Can Support You

10 a.m. | Graduate Research Studies

10:20 a.m. | IT/Help Desk

10:40 a.m. | Closing and Transition to Open Sessions

10:50 a.m. | Open Sessions | Financial Aid/Business Office (SEC 3201)

10:50 a.m. - noon | Open Office Hours | Military and Veteran Center (SEC 3201) | Class Registration (SEC 2040)

Once you have submitted your confirmation fee, you'll receive an email from the UIW Help Desk within three days to set up Cardinal Apps for the first time. Cardinal Apps is the place to do many tasks such as:

• Access email
• Submit meningitis records (if under 22)
• Complete orientation modules
• Take classes
• Get involved at UIW

The email from the UIW Help Desk will have your UIW email and your temporary password. You will also need your student ID (UIW calls it your PIDM) which is on your acceptance letter and in the email you received about your acceptance.

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

1. Submit your final high school transcript.

   • Submit documents to admissiondocs@uiwtx.edu or mail official high school transcripts to the address below. If you have dual credit, also submit official college transcript.
     University of the Incarnate Word
     Document Receiving Office
     4301 Broadway, CPO 304
     San Antonio, TX 78209
2. Submit your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination to UIW Health Services.
   Texas State law mandates that all entering students under the age of 22 provide a certificate signed by a healthcare provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years preceding admission to the University.
   Find more information on how to submit your Meningitis vaccination record here.
3. Complete the Pre-Scheduling Questionnaire
   Once your submit your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination, you will receive an email to complete the Pre-Scheduling Questionnaire. This will be your first step towards registering for classes.
4. Apply for on-campus housing (if you plan to live on campus).
   Information and applications are available at Residence Life website.
5. Contact the Business Office to set up a payment plan.
   Students must pay tuition or register for a payment plan before the semester begins.
6. Submit your health insurance waiver by Sept. 2, 2022 (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 by Sept. 2, 2022 to avoid charges. Visit the Business Office web page for more information.

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

1. Submit your final transcripts
   Submit official transcripts from each institution attended. Students with fewer than 24 college credit hours are also required to submit an official high school transcript (with SAT or ACT scores) or official GED scores. Final documents can be submitted to admissiondocs@uiwtx.edu or physically mailed to the address below.
   
   • University of the Incarnate Word
     Document Receiving Office
     4301 Broadway, CPO 304
     San Antonio, TX 78209
2. Submit your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination to UIW Health Services.
   Texas State law mandates that all entering students under the age of 22 provide a certificate signed by a healthcare provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years preceding admission to the University.
   Find more information on how to submit your Meningitis vaccination record here.
3. Register for Classes.
   Contact the Advising Center to register for classes. Proof of meningitis vaccination must be submitted before registering for classes (students under 22 years old).
4. Apply for on-campus housing (if you plan to live on campus).
   Information and applications are available at Residence Life website.
5. Contact the Business Office to set up a payment plan.
   Students must pay tuition or register for a payment plan before the semester begins.
6. Submit your health insurance waiver by Sept. 2, 2022 (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 by Sept. 2, 2022 to avoid charges. Visit the Business Office web page for more information.

Register for Classes

To register for your graduate courses, contact your academic advisor (listed on your acceptance letter).