Your Enrollment Checklist
Congratulations! We’re excited to welcome you to the UW-Stout community. Use the checklists below to guide your next steps—from setting up your account to registering for classes and preparing for move-in. Each checklist is organized by your start term (fall or spring) and student type (first-year or transfer).
Start by selecting your term below, then expand each section to view important steps, timelines, and deadlines.
Fall Start
First-Year Student
Celebrate Your Acceptance 🎉
Share your news and celebrate your next step at UW-Stout! #FutureBlueDevil #StoutProud #CollegeBound
Visit Campus
When: Anytime
Schedule a visit and experience UW-Stout in person.
Activate Your UW-Stout Microsoft Account
When: Immediately
Activate your account to gain access to essential campus technology, including your UW-Stout email—our official way of communicating with you. Be sure to check it regularly.
Note: Activating your account is not a commitment to attend.
Join Incoming Student CONNECT
When: After account activation
Start meeting other new students and connect with others who share your interests. Many students join CONNECT early to start building connections and to find a roommate. After registering for classes, the app will unlock the full UW-Stout Campus App with events, organizations, and more.
How to join:
- Download the UW-Stout CONNECT app (Apple | Android)
- Select Incoming Student CONNECT
- Log in with your UW-Stout credentials (Guest access will not display content.)
Commit to UW-Stout
When: After account activation
Confirm your plans to attend by accepting your admission offer.
Secure your housing and prepare for move-in by following the steps below.
Questions? Email Housing or call/text 715-232-1121.
Complete Your Housing Reservation đźŹ
When: After account activation
You’ll receive an email from University Housing with instructions to reserve your residence hall space in the Housing Gateway. Complete the steps and sign your contract to secure your place.
Room selection times are assigned based on when your contract is completed—the earlier you finish, the better your chances of selecting your preferred space.
Prepare for Room Selection
When: Early March
You’ll receive information to your UW-Stout email about how to prepare for room selection, including:
- Roommate search tools
- Living Communities
- Room options
Select Your Room
When: Late June / Early July
Follow the instructions sent to your UW-Stout email to select your room and roommate in the Housing Gateway.
Schedule Your Move-In
When: Early August
Select your move-in date and time in the Housing Gateway.
Move to Campus
When: Move-in Week
- Fall 2026: August 22 – August 30
- Fall 2027: August 29 – September 5
Move into your residence hall on your scheduled date and time. You can remain on campus after move-in, but most students leave and return for Week One Orientation (WOO).
File Your FAFSA đź’°
When: Starting October 1
Priority Deadline: February 15
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using School Code 003915 to be considered for financial aid, including grants, loans, and some scholarships. You may receive follow-up communication from Financial Aid if additional information is needed.
To be considered for need-based UW-Stout Foundation scholarships, you must submit your FAFSA by February 15.
- Fall 2026: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA
- Fall 2027: Submit the 2027-28 FAFSA (available October 1, 2026)
Apply for Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities available through UW-Stout and your local community.
UW-Stout Foundation Scholarships
When: Starting Mid-October
Deadline: February 1
Apply for additional scholarships through the UW-Stout Foundation. Sign in with your UW-Stout Microsoft Account. Your application will prefill with your student record—submit one application to be considered for all available awards.
Incoming Student Scholarships
The Admissions Office offers various scholarships, some of which require additional steps. Visit the Scholarships page to review requirements and selection criteria.
External Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities offered through your local community and organizations.
Minnesota Students: Apply for Tuition Reciprocity
When: Starting March 1
Register online with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to receive a reduced tuition rate at UW-Stout.
Sign Up for First-Year Registration & Orientation (FYRO)
When: Starting early February
Check your UW-Stout email for your FYRO invitation and sign up for your preferred date.
Complete UW Placement Testing
When: Starting March 15
Deadline: 1 week before scheduled FYRO date
Complete placement testing at least one week before your orientation session. Students with transfer credits for math & English may not need to test.
Questions? Email advisement.testing@uwstout.edu
Request Final Official Transcripts
When: After graduation (high school) / after final grades post (college)
Send final high school transcripts showing your graduation date and any final college or university transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Send Score Reports for Test Credit
When: As soon as your score report is available
If you earned college credit in high school (AP, IB, dual enrollment, etc.), review how your credits may transfer to UW-Stout.
If you have military or standardized test credit (CLEP, DANTES, etc.), explore options to earn credit for prior learning.
Sign the Student Account Contract
You must complete the Student Account Contract before registering for classes. This is required for Fall and Spring enrollment but not for Winterm or Summer terms.
Attend FYRO & Register for Classes
When: June (with additional date options in July/August)
Attend FYRO, meet with advisors, and register for your first semester of classes.
Apply for a Parking Permit (if applicable)
When: Starting in August
Parking permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for your permit with Parking Services.
Sign Master Promissory Notes (if applicable)
When: Before classes begin
Required if you are taking out student loans.
View Your Tuition Bill in AccessStout
When: Starting Mid-August
You will receive email notification to your UW-Stout email when your tuition bill is ready to view. View tuition due dates and authorize a parent or guest user on your account.
Attend Week One Orientation
When:
- Fall 2026: August 30 – September 1
- Fall 2027: September 5 – September 7
Meet other students and get connected on campus.
Attend Your First Day of Classes
When:
- Fall 2026: Wednesday, September 2
- Fall 2027: Wednesday, September 8
Your first semester begins! For other important dates during the school year, view the Academic Calendar.
Transfer Student
Celebrate Your Acceptance 🎉
Share your news and celebrate your next step at UW-Stout! #FutureBlueDevil #StoutProud #CollegeBound
Visit Campus
When: Anytime
Schedule a visit and experience UW-Stout in person.
Activate Your UW-Stout Microsoft Account
When: Immediately
Activate your account to gain access to essential campus technology, including your UW-Stout email—our official way of communicating with you. Be sure to check it regularly.
Note: Activating your account is not a commitment to attend.
Join Incoming Student CONNECT
When: After account activation
Start meeting other new students and connect with others who share your interests. Many students join CONNECT early to start building connections and to find a roommate. After registering for classes, the app will unlock the full UW-Stout Campus App with events, organizations, and more.
How to join:
- Download the UW-Stout CONNECT app (Apple | Android)
- Select Incoming Student CONNECT
- Log in with your UW-Stout credentials. Guest access will not display content.
Commit to UW-Stout
When: After account activation
Confirm your plans to attend by accepting your admission offer.
Secure your housing and prepare for move-in by following the steps below.
Questions? Email Housing or call/text 715-232-1121.
Complete Your Housing Reservation đźŹ
When: After account activation
You’ll receive an email from University Housing with instructions to reserve your residence hall space in the Housing Gateway. Complete the steps and sign your contract to secure your place.
Room selection times are assigned based on when your contract is completed—the earlier you finish, the better your chances of selecting your preferred space.
Prepare for Room Selection
When: Early March
You’ll receive information to your UW-Stout email about how to prepare for room selection, including:
- Roommate search tools
- Living Communities
- Room options
Select Your Room
When: June
Follow the instructions sent to your UW-Stout email to select your room and roommate in the Housing Gateway.
Schedule Your Move-In
When: Early August
Select your move-in date and time in the Housing Gateway.
Move to Campus
When: Move-in Week
- Fall 2026: August 22 – August 30
- Fall 2027: August 29 – September 5
Move into your residence hall on your scheduled date and time. You can remain on campus after move-in, but most students leave and return for Week One Orientation (WOO).
File Your FAFSA đź’°
When: Starting October 1
Priority Deadline: February 15
Award Letters Posted to AccessStout: Mid-June
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using School Code 003915 to be considered for financial aid, including grants, loans, and some scholarships. You may receive follow-up communication from Financial Aid if additional information is needed.
To be considered for need-based UW-Stout Foundation scholarships, you must submit your FAFSA by February 15.
- Fall 2026: Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA
- Fall 2027: Submit the 2027-28 FAFSA (available October 1, 2026)
Apply for Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities available through UW-Stout and your local community.
UW-Stout Foundation Scholarships
When: Starting Mid-October
Deadline: February 1
Apply for scholarships through the UW-Stout Foundation. Sign in with your UW-Stout Microsoft Account. Your application will prefill with your student record—submit one application to be considered for all available awards.
Transfer Student Scholarship
Priority Deadline: April 1
Visit the Scholarships page for more information.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Deadline: Second Monday in June
Visit the Scholarships page to for more information and to access the application.
Minnesota Students: Apply for Tuition Reciprocity
When: Starting March 1
Register online with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to receive a reduced tuition rate at UW-Stout.
Submit BFA Portfolio (if applicable)
Priority Deadline: March 1
Portfolio due by midnight for all Art & Design BFA programs. Check your acceptance letter for information on how to contact the School of Art & Design for further information on submitting your portfolio and essay.
Request Final Official Transcripts
When: After final grades post
Deadline: Last Monday in August
Send final college/university transcripts to the Admissions Office. Military Students: Send your Joint Services Transcript or CCAF.
Send Score Reports (if applicable)
- If you earned college credit in high school (AP, IB, dual enrollment, etc.), review how your credits may transfer to UW-Stout.
- If you have military or standardized test credit (CLEP, DANTES, etc.), explore options to earn credit for prior learning.
Sign the Student Account Contract
You must complete the Student Account Contract before registering for classes. This is required for Fall and Spring enrollment but not for Winterm or Summer terms.
Register for Classes
When: Information is sent starting in March. Fall registration opens in mid-April.
Register for classes online.
Apply for a Parking Permit (if applicable)
When: Starting in August
Parking permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for your permit with Parking Services.
Sign Master Promissory Notes (if applicable)
When: Before classes begin
Required if you are taking out student loans.
View Your Tuition Bill in AccessStout
When: Starting Mid-August
You will receive email notification to your UW-Stout email when your tuition bill is ready to view. View tuition due dates and authorize a parent or guest user on your account.
Attend Week One Orientation
When:
- Fall 2026: August 30 – September 1
- Fall 2027: September 5 – September 7
Meet other students and get connected on campus during Week One Orientation (WOO).
Attend Your First Day of Classes
When:
- Fall 2026: Wednesday, September 2
- Fall 2027: Wednesday, September 8
Your first semester begins! For other important dates during the school year, view the Academic Calendar.
Spring Start
First-Year Student
Celebrate Your Acceptance 🎉
Share your news and celebrate your next step at UW-Stout! #FutureBlueDevil #StoutProud #CollegeBound
Visit Campus
When: Anytime
Schedule a visit and experience UW-Stout in person.
Activate Your UW-Stout Microsoft Account
When: Immediately
Activate your account to gain access to essential campus technology, including your UW-Stout email—our official way of communicating with you. Be sure to check it regularly.
Note: Activating your account is not a commitment to attend.
Join Incoming Student CONNECT
When: After account activation
Start meeting other new students and connect with others who share your interests. Many students join CONNECT early to start building connections and to find a roommate. After registering for classes, the app will unlock the full UW-Stout Campus App with events, organizations, and more.
How to join:
- Download the UW-Stout CONNECT app (Apple | Android)
- Select Incoming Student CONNECT
- Log in with your UW-Stout credentials. Guest access will not display content.
Commit to UW-Stout
When: After account activation
Confirm your plans to attend by accepting your admission offer.
Secure your housing and prepare for move-in by following the steps below.
Questions? Email Housing or call/text 715-232-1121.
Complete Your Housing Reservation đźŹ
When: After account activation
You’ll receive an email from University Housing with instructions to reserve your residence hall space in the Housing Gateway. Complete the steps and sign your contract to secure your place.
Room selection times are assigned based on when your contract is completed—the earlier you finish, the better your chances of selecting your preferred space.
Prepare for Room Selection & Select Your Room
When: Early / Mid-December
You’ll receive room selection directions, and how to review your roommate information and residence hall assignment. Follow the instructions sent to your UW-Stout email to select your room and roommate in the Housing Gateway.
Move to Campus
When: Thursday, January 21 (Spring 2027)
Move into your residence hall the Thursday prior to the start of classes.
File Your FAFSA đź’°
When: Anytime
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using School Code 003915 to be considered for financial aid, including grants, loans, and some scholarships. You may receive follow-up communication from Financial Aid if additional information is needed.
Note: Spring 2027 students must submit the 2026–27 FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid for the spring term. To be considered for need-based UW-Stout Foundation scholarships, you must also submit the 2027–28 FAFSA by February 15, since those scholarships apply to your next academic year.
Apply for UW-Stout Foundation Scholarships
When: Starting Mid-October
Deadline: February 1
Apply for scholarships through the UW-Stout Foundation. Sign in with your UW-Stout Microsoft Account. Your application will prefill with your student record—submit one application to be considered for all available awards.
Minnesota Students: Apply for Tuition Reciprocity
When: Anytime
Register online with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to receive a reduced tuition rate at UW-Stout.
Sign Up for First-Year Registration & Orientation (FYRO)
When: Starting November
Check your UW-Stout email for your FYRO invitation and register to attend.
Complete UW Placement Testing
When: Anytime
Deadline: 1 week before scheduled FYRO date
Complete placement testing at least one week before your orientation session. Students with transfer credits for math & English may not need to test.
Questions? Email advisement.testing@uwstout.edu
Request Final Official Transcripts
When: Anytime before FYRO
Send final high school transcripts showing your graduation date and any final college or university transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Send Score Reports for Test Credit
When: Anytime before FYRO
- If you earned college credit in high school (AP, IB, dual enrollment, etc.), review how your credits may transfer to UW-Stout.
- If you have military or standardized test credit (CLEP, DANTES, etc.), explore options to earn credit for prior learning.
Sign the Student Account Contract
When: January
You must complete the Student Account Contract before registering for classes. This is required for Fall and Spring enrollment but not for Winterm or Summer terms.
Attend FYRO & Register for Classes
When: Friday, January 22 (Spring 2027)
Attend FYRO, meet with advisors, and register for your first semester of classes.
Apply for a Parking Permit (if applicable)
When: Anytime
Parking permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for your permit with Parking Services.
Sign Master Promissory Notes (if applicable)
When: Before classes begin
Required if you are taking out student loans.
View Your Tuition Bill in AccessStout
When: Starting Late January
You will receive email notification to your UW-Stout email when your tuition bill is ready to view. View tuition due dates and authorize a parent or guest user on your account.
Attend Orientation Activities
When: January 22-24 (Spring 2027)
Following registration, attend orientation activities to meet friends and get to know Stout prior to classes beginning.
Attend Your First Day of Classes
When: Monday, January 25 (Spring 2027)
Your first semester begins! For other important dates during the school year, view the Academic Calendar.
Transfer Student
Celebrate Your Acceptance 🎉
Share your news and celebrate your next step at UW-Stout! #FutureBlueDevil #StoutProud #CollegeBound
Visit Campus
When: Anytime
Schedule a visit and experience UW-Stout in person.
Activate Your UW-Stout Microsoft Account
When: Immediately
Activate your account to gain access to essential campus technology, including your UW-Stout email—our official way of communicating with you. Be sure to check it regularly.
Note: Activating your account is not a commitment to attend.
Join Incoming Student CONNECT
When: After account activation
Start meeting other new students and connect with others who share your interests. Many students join CONNECT early to start building connections and to find a roommate. After registering for classes, the app will unlock the full UW-Stout Campus App with events, organizations, and more.
How to join:
- Download the UW-Stout CONNECT app (Apple | Android)
- Select Incoming Student CONNECT
- Log in with your UW-Stout credentials. Guest access will not display content.
Commit to UW-Stout
When: After account activation
Confirm your plans to attend by accepting your admission offer.
Secure your housing and prepare for move-in by following the steps below.
Questions? Email Housing or call/text 715-232-1121.
Complete Your Housing Reservation đźŹ
When: After account activation
You’ll receive an email from University Housing with instructions to reserve your residence hall space in the Housing Gateway. Complete the steps and sign your contract to secure your place.
Room selection times are assigned based on when your contract is completed—the earlier you finish, the better your chances of selecting your preferred space.
Prepare for Room Selection & Select Your Room
When: December
You’ll receive room selection directions, and how to review your roommate information and residence hall assignment. Follow the instructions sent to your UW-Stout email to select your room and roommate in the Housing Gateway.
Move to Campus
When: Thursday, January 21 (Spring 2027)
Move into your residence hall the Thursday prior to the start of classes.
File Your FAFSA đź’°
When: Anytime
Award Letters Posted to AccessStout: November
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using School Code 003915 to be considered for financial aid, including grants, loans, and some scholarships. You may receive follow-up communication from Financial Aid if additional information is needed.
Note: Spring 2027 students must submit the 2026–27 FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid for the spring term. To be considered for need-based UW-Stout Foundation scholarships, you must also submit the 2027–28 FAFSA by February 15, since those scholarships apply to your next academic year.
Apply for UW-Stout Foundation Scholarships
When: Starting Mid-October
Deadline: February 1
Apply for scholarships through the UW-Stout Foundation. Sign in with your UW-Stout Microsoft Account. Your application will prefill with your student record—submit one application to be considered for all available awards.
Minnesota Students: Apply for Tuition Reciprocity
When: Anytime
Register online with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education to receive a reduced tuition rate at UW-Stout.
Submit BFA Portfolio (if applicable)
Priority Deadline: October 1
Portfolio due by midnight for all Art & Design BFA programs. Check your acceptance letter for information on how to contact the School of Art & Design for further information on submitting your portfolio and essay.
Request Final Official Transcripts
When: After final grades post
Deadline: Third Monday in January
Send final college/university transcripts to the Admissions Office. Military Students: Send your Joint Services Transcript or CCAF.
Send Score Reports (if applicable)
- If you earned college credit in high school (AP, IB, dual enrollment, etc.), review how your credits may transfer to UW-Stout.
- If you have military or standardized test credit (CLEP, DANTES, etc.), explore options to earn credit for prior learning.
Sign the Student Account Contract
When: January
You must complete the Student Account Contract before registering for classes. This is required for Fall and Spring enrollment but not for Winterm or Summer terms.
Register for Classes
When: Information is sent starting in mid-October. Spring registration opens in mid-November.
Register for classes online.
Apply for a Parking Permit (if applicable)
When: Anytime
Parking permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for your permit with Parking Services.
Sign Master Promissory Notes (if applicable)
When: Before classes begin
Required if you are taking out student loans.
View Your Tuition Bill in AccessStout
When: Starting Mid-December
You will receive email notification to your UW-Stout email when your tuition bill is ready to view. View tuition due dates and authorize a parent or guest user on your account.
Attend Orientation Activities
When: January 22-24 (Spring 2027)
Attend orientation activities to meet friends and get to know Stout prior to classes beginning.
Attend Your First Day of Classes
When: Monday, January 25 (Spring 2027)
Your first semester begins! For other important dates during the school year, view the Academic Calendar.