New Student Orientation - 2022

Team Cardinal

8 - 9 a.m. | Check-in and Light Breakfast at the UIW Concert Hall

9 - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Cardinal Prep | Title IX and IT Help Desk

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Academic Advising | Class Schedule

12 - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch

12:45 - 4 p.m. | Cardinal Camp | Ice Breaker Activities

4 - 6 p.m. | Tailgate Party

Team Red

8 - 9 a.m. | Check-in and Light Breakfast at the UIW Concert Hall

9 - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome

9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Cardinal Camp | Ice Breaker Activities

12:45 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Cardinal Prep | Title IX and IT Help Desk

2:30 - 4 p.m. | Academic Advising | Class Schedule

4 - 6 p.m. | Tailgate Party

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)

Check-in will be located at the UIW Concert Hall on campus. After the General Welcome, parents and family members will be shuttled to the Sky Room for the remainder of the day.

8 - 9 a.m. | Check-in and Light Breakfast

9 - 9:30 a.m. | General Welcome

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Parent Cardinal Fair

10:30 - 10:40 a.m. | Parent Welcome

10:40 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Student Health and Safety

12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch

1 - 2:15 p.m. | Student Success

2:15 - 3:05 p.m. | Taking Care of Business

3:05 - 3:40 p.m. | How to be a Cardinal Parent

3:40 - 3:50 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Reminders

3:55 - 4:25 p.m. | Residence Life Presentation (Optional)

4 - 6 p.m. | Tailgate Party

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.

Before freshman and transfer students attend New Student Orientation, they are required to watch the orientation modules through the Canvas platform in Cardinal Apps.

When you log into Cardinal Apps, choose the Canvas icon to access the modules. Then, choose the New Student Orientation course to get started.

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).