I'm starting in the Fall
The following checklist items are broken down into three categories: Required, Recommended and Bonus Points. Required are your must do steps – you won’t be able to enroll in classes without completing them. Recommended items are steps that our most successful students complete. Finally, Bonus Points are steps that will be helpful to your transition to UWM, but will not have any direct bearing on your enrollment.
REQUIRED:
Your PAWS account is your connection to important information about your application and enrollment at UWM. On PAWS, you have a To Do List, which lists steps you need to take care of to get admitted and enrolled, and also any items the Financial Aid Office may have requested after receiving your FAFSA results. Access your account at uwm.edu/paws and check it often for updates!
Never been on PAWS? You must first activate your ePanther ID and create a password. You’ll use this login for PAWS, your UWM email (assigned just before New Student Orientation), and all other online UWM resources.
We should add a line. If you do not know your UWM campus ID # to activate please contact us at undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu so we can share that with you.
This quick 2-minute survey in your PAWS account is your way to let UWM know if you plan to be a student in the fall. Just click on the To Do list item and follow the instructions. Complete this step prior to our May 1 priority deadline.
If you’re interested in living in one of our residence halls, you’ll have to submit a Housing Contract and pay a $100 pre-payment/deposit. University Housing will send you an email when you are able to access to your online contract via the myHousing portal (about two weeks after you’ve been admitted). When you’re completing your contract, be sure consider our Living Learning Communities. The priority deadline for Housing Contracts and payments is May 1st.
Looking to rent a place in the neighborhood? Check out our Neighborhood Housing Office! We can help you find quality housing, roommates, and other resources.
If you’re going to commute to campus, learn about transportation options, parking permits, and other commuter student resources.
5. Register for Transfer & Adult Student Orientation
For more information and to register, visit our New Student Orientation website.
This 15-20 minute activity is required to complete before attending your Orientation program. Just click on the To Do list item and follow the instructions.
All UWM students are required to have a photo identification card.
Download the “Get Mobile” App or upload it here: https://uwm.edu/retailservices/use-your-selfie/[Make sure to complete this at least 48 hours prior to your Orientation program.]
After you’ve registered for classes in July, tuition and fees will be posted to your account. Two of those fees is the $150 Orientation fee and $100 New Freshman Fee which cover various costs for campus resources such as your Orientation, campus ID and Fall Welcome programming.
Tuition and fees are due by the first day of classes, though installment plans are available. For more information, visit our Bursar’s Office.
RECOMMENDED:
The health and safety of our students and guests is our top priority. Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases nationally and locally, we are responding to updated regulations by temporarily returning to virtual tours and events. We offer a rich array of virtual tour and visit offerings for everyone to learn more about our amazing campus and university and see why we are #PantherProud! Check out all of our visit options at uwm.edu/visituwm.
For the 2021-22 year, the FAFSA is available as of October 1, 2020. You will use your 2019 tax information. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to import your tax information makes completing the FAFSA easier than ever. However, to make sure the process is secure, you won’t see the information that is imported. Apply as soon as possible to be given maximum consideration for funds that may be limited. The Financial Aid Office will use the results of your FAFSA to determine what kind of aid you’re eligible to receive, and notify you via email once we put together an award package for you. Having this information earlier should help you make important decisions about how to pay for college, building a budget, and determining housing options.
We also have lots of great information under the Finances section of the One Stop website! Learn about the different types of financial aid, how to apply, and read important announcements. Make sure to check out our cool budgeting tool, the UWM Total Cost Estimator. Still have questions? Please contact the Financial Aid Office for help.
BONUS POINTS:
I'm starting in the Spring
Welcome to the Spring semester! While all the steps to enrollment are the same as students who start in Fall, the timeline is a bit different. The following checklist items are broken down into three categories: Required, Recommended and Bonus Points. Required are your must do steps – you won’t be able to enroll in classes without completing them. Recommended items are steps that our most successful students complete. Finally, Bonus Points are steps that will be helpful to your transition to UWM, but will not have any direct bearing on your enrollment.
REQUIRED:
Your PAWS account is your connection to important information about your application and enrollment at UWM. On PAWS, you have a To Do List, which lists steps you need to take care of to get admitted and enrolled, and also any items the Financial Aid Office may have requested after receiving your FAFSA results. Access your account at uwm.edu/paws and check it often for updates!
Never been on PAWS? You must first activate your ePanther ID and create a password. You’ll use this login for PAWS, your UWM email (assigned just before New Student Orientation), and all other online UWM resources.
We should add a line. If you do not know your UWM campus ID # to activate please contact us at undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu so we can share that with you.
This quick 2-minute survey in your PAWS account is your way to let UWM know if you plan to be a student in the fall. Just click on the To Do list item and follow the instructions. Complete this step prior to our May 1 priority deadline.
If you’re interested in living in one of our residence halls, you’ll have to submit a Housing Contract and pay a $100 pre-payment/deposit. University Housing will send you an email when you are able to access to your online contract via the myHousing portal (about two weeks after you’ve been admitted). When you’re completing your contract, be sure consider our Living Learning Communities. The priority deadline for Housing Contracts and payments is December 1st.
Looking to rent a place in the neighborhood? Check out our Neighborhood Housing Office! We can help you find quality housing, roommates, and other resources.
If you’re going to commute to campus, learn about transportation options, parking permits, and other commuter student resources.
Starting in October, 1-2 days after you’ve paid your confirmation deposit and completed Course Placement steps, you’ll be invited to register for Orientation. Transfer & Adult Student Orientation (TASO) is a virtual program and great opportunity to become more acclimated with campus resources, meet your fellow Panthers, meet with your advisor, and register for classes. If you are ready to sign up for Orientation, you’ll see it as a To Do List item on your PAWS account.
This 15-20 minute activity is required to complete before attending your Orientation program. Just click on the To Do list item and follow the instructions.
All UWM students are required to have a photo identification card.
Download the “Get Mobile” App or upload it here: https://uwm.edu/retailservices/use-your-selfie/ [Make sure to complete this at least 48 hours prior to your Orientation program.]
After you’ve registered for classes in July, tuition and fees will be posted to your account. Two of those fees is the $150 Orientation fee and $100 New Freshman Fee which cover various costs for campus resources such as your Orientation, campus ID and Fall Welcome programming.
Tuition and fees are due by the first day of classes, though installment plans are available. For more information, visit our Bursar’s Office.
RECOMMENDED:
For the 2021-22 year, the FAFSA is available as of October 1, 2020. You will use your 2019 tax information. Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to import your tax information makes completing the FAFSA easier than ever. Apply as soon as possible to be given maximum consideration for funds that may be limited. The Financial Aid Office will use the results of your FAFSA to determine what kind of aid you’re eligible to receive, and notify you via email once we put together an award package for you. Having this information earlier should help you make important decisions about how to pay for college, building a budget, and determining housing options.
We also have lots of great information on the Financial Aid website! Learn about the different types of financial aid, how to apply, and read important announcements. Make sure to check out our cool budgeting tool, the UWM Total Cost Estimator. Still have questions? Please contact the Financial Aid Office for help.