NEXT STEPS

Set up UW-Whitewater Credentials 

Now that you are a future Warhawk, it is time to establish your log-in credentials. You'll use this username and password to log in to all university systems, including your WINS account and your email. 

Follow these steps to establish your log-in credentials:

1. Visit Identity Management Applications and click on the log-in button on the left side of your screen.

2. The next page will require a username and password. Your username is your Net-ID, and your password is your seven-digit ID number (both your Net-ID and seven-digit ID number can be found on your admission letter).

3. You will then be prompted to change your password.

4. Once your password is changed, you can access all university accounts using your Net-ID and new password.

Along with your Net-ID, you will also need to enroll in Multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Duo for added protection for your account. Students not already enrolled in MFA with Duo may be prompted to self-enroll when logging into any UWW Net-ID-protected system. When prompted, follow the steps at Getting Started with MFA with Duo.  Need help? Email helpdesk@uww.edu.

Register for Warhawks SOAR

Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) is your first orientation program where you will connect with other new Warhawks and talk with academic advisors for course enrollment. Warhawks SOAR registration is available in your WINS account Beginning March 1, 2025.  To register, log into your WINS account, select "Warhawks SOAR" and follow the prompts. Visit First Year Experience for more information.

Register for Placement Testing 

If you are not transferring to UW-Whitewater with a direct equivalent for an English or math course, you are required to take the University of Wisconsin System English or math placement exam. The Testing Center has more information about placement testing and registration. 

If you previously completed the UW System placement exam, we will be able to access your scores. 

Start Your Optional Housing Contract

The fall housing contract is available starting Oct. 1, 2024. Due to the high demand for on-campus housing, we recommend you submit the online housing contract and the $125 housing deposit as soon as possible. You will have the opportunity to select or be matched with a roommate at a later date. Visit Housing Contracts to begin. 

Complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

The 2025-26 FAFSA becomes available at Federal Student Aid on or before December 1, 2024. If you have completed a FAFSA application for a previous institution, please log into your FAFSA account and add UW-Whitewater’s school code to your application. FAFSA code: 003926

Submit your final transcript

Final acceptance to the UW-Whitewater is occasionally contingent upon the receipt of your official final transcript, as well as maintaining a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Check your to-do list in your WINS account for the official final transcript that may be needed. Official transcripts must be received by the start of the term.

Warhawk Life 

If you are in between your Next Steps, you can begin planning your college experience now by reviewing our Warhawk Life page. Explore the opportunities and resources – from student orgs, to campus jobs and learning communities – that will let you create your own Warhawk Life.

International Admissions Next Steps

If you have applied and been admitted as an international student, your next action will be to follow our Next Steps for International Students. These next steps include important visa, housing, and orientation information. If you have any questions, contact us at intladmission@uww.edu.