Congratulations! Welcome to UW-Stout!
We're so excited to welcome you to the Stout community. Here, you're not only a student but also a member of our vibrant campus culture. If we haven't already, we can't wait to meet you in person!
Until then, there are a few things left for you to do.
New First-Year Students
For first-time incoming students coming to UW-Stout, read on:
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| Mid-October | Apply for Stout University Foundation Scholarships In addition to incoming students scholarships, you can apply for more than $1.2M scholarships awarded by the Stout University Foundation. After the University Foundation Scholarship Application opens, submit a single application to be considered for every scholarship the foundation offers. |
| October - November | Schedule a Visit to Stout Visit us during daily Discover Stout Admissions Visits, Campus Preview Days or Stout Saturdays! |
| Mid-December | File Your FAFSA for Financial Support After 2024-2025 FAFSA Opens, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using FAFSA School Code: 003915 |
| First Monday in February | Stout University Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Don't miss out on applying for scholarships through the University Foundation. Priority Deadline for Blue Devil First-Year Student Scholarship: You must be admitted and have a FAFSA on file by this date. |
| February 15 | Priority Deadline for FAFSA: To be eligible for financial need-based scholarships through the Stout Foundation Scholarship Application, you must have a FAFSA on file by this date. |
| March | FYRO Invitations are sent: Check your UW-Stout email for Registration and Orientation information. Sign up for your date! Complete Roommate Questionnaire: Check your UW-Stout email for your Housing roommate questionnaire and information to prepare you for room and dining selection in June. Please follow the directions sent from University Housing to complete this through the Housing Gateway. Registration for online UW Placement Testing opens: Complete testing at least one week prior to your First-Year Registration & Orientation date. Minnesota Reciprocity Application Opens: Minnesota residents must register for reciprocity. |
| June | First-Year Registration & Orientation: Attend your First-Year Registration and Orientation date that you registered for! Housing Information Sent: Check your UW-Stout email for room selection directions, and how to review your roommate information and residence hall assignment. Please follow directions sent by University Housing to know your room selection date/time and steps to choose and review your room selection. Sign the Student Account Contract: You must complete this step prior to registering for classes. Request Final Official Transcripts: Be sure to request final high school transcripts showing your graduation date, and have college/university transcripts sent to the UW-Stout Admissions Office. |
| Late July | Housing Information Sent: Check your UW-Stout email for directions from University Housing on how to set-up your move-in process. |
| August | Set up your move-in process. You'll select a date and time during move-in week to move into your residence hall and set-up your room. Sign Master Promissory Notes: If taking out student loan(s), sign Master Promissory Notes (MPN) online prior to beginning classes (Access Stout). |
| Mid-August | View your tuition bill in Access Stout: 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. |
| Late August | Move-in Week: Move into your residence hall on the day and time you signed up for. You can stay on-campus after your move-in time but most students leave and return for orientation.
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| First week of September | Week One Orientation: Make friends and have a blast during Week One Orientation!
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| Wednesday after Labor Day | First Day of Classes: Fall semester classes officially begin!
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Transfer Students
Transferring to UW-Stout? First choose which semester you'll be arriving on campus:
| Upon Admission | Set up your UW-Stout email account, you will need your Campus ID for this. Accept your Offer of Admission: Once you have decided to attend UW-Stout and want to confirm your intentions, let us know by accepting your Admission to UW-Stout! Join our UW-Stout Transfer Student Facebook group! |
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| Beginning October 1 | 2023-2024 FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using FAFSA School Code: 003915 Please note: The 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until early December 2023 due to a FAFSA redesign. |
| October | If applicable, review & complete your Housing Reservation: After activating your UW-Stout email, University Housing will send you an email and mail you a Life@Stout booklet. Follow the online process to sign your contract and pay your $125 housing prepayment to reserve your residence hall space. Room selection times are based on the date you sign your contract and pay your prepayment. The earlier you sign, the earlier your room selection time will be. |
| Mid-October | Stout University Foundation Scholarship Application is available online. |
| October - November | Come visit us during our Campus Preview Days, Transfer Days and Stout Saturdays. |
| First Monday in February | Scholarship deadline for Stout University Foundation Scholarships. |
| February 15 | If you applied for Stout University Foundation Scholarships: Priority deadline for FAFSA to be eligible for financial need-based scholarships. |
| March 1 | Portfolio due by midnight for all Art & Design BFA programs. Check your acceptance letter for information on how to contact the office of Art & Design for further information on submitting your portfolio and essay. |
| Beginning in March | Receive Registration information, including how to complete your Student Account Contract. |
| March | If you signed a Housing contract: Receive your Housing roommate questionnaire, room preferences, and University Dining Plan selection information. Please follow the directions sent from University Housing to complete this through the Housing Gateway. Check your UW-Stout email for this! |
| March 15 | Priority deadline for FAFSA. Meet this date to ensure your financial aid is ready in the fall. |
| Beginning April | Minnesota residents register for reciprocity. Registration is available online. |
| Beginning Mid-April | Register for classes online. |
| Second Monday in June | Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application due. |
| Second Monday in June | Final college transcripts due to the Admissions Office to be considered for the Transfer Student Scholarship. |
| mid-late June | Financial aid award letters posted to Access Stout. |
| June | If you signed a Housing contract: Check your UW-Stout email for your room selection directions, and how to review your roommate information, residence hall assignment, and move-in guide. Please follow directions sent by University Housing to learn your room selection day/time and steps to choose and review your room selection. |
| July | Parking permit registration begins. Registration available online. |
| Mid-August | View your fall semester billing information in Access Stout (You will receive 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. |
| August | If you signed a Housing contract: Check your UW-Stout email for move-in instructions from University Housing. If taking out student loan(s), sign Master Promissory Notes (MPN) online prior to beginning classes (Access Stout). |
| Last Monday in August | Deadline to submit your official final college transcripts showing Spring grades from your prior school to the Admissions Office. |
| First week of September | Move into your residence hall or house/apartment, make friends, and have a blast during Welcome Week! |
| Wednesday after Labor Day | First Day of Classes: Fall semester classes officially begin!
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| Upon Admission | Set up your UW-Stout email account, you will need your Campus ID for this. Accept your Offer of Admission: Once you have decided to attend UW-Stout and want to confirm your intentions, let us know by accepting your Admission to UW-Stout! Join our UW-Stout Transfer Student Facebook group! If applicable, review & complete your Housing Reservation: After activating your UW-Stout email, University Housing will send you an email and mail you a Life@Stout booklet. Follow the online process to sign your contract and pay your $125 housing prepayment to reserve your residence hall space. Room selection times are based on the date you sign your contract and pay your prepayment. The earlier you sign, the earlier your room selection time will be. |
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| Any time and ongoing | 2023-2024 FAFSA: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using FAFSA School Code: 003915. Please note: The 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until early December 2023 due to a FAFSA redesign. |
| Any time and ongoing | Parking permit registration begins. Registration available online. |
| October 1 at midnight | Priority deadline for portfolio/essay due for all Art & Design BFA programs. Check your acceptance letter for information on how to contact the office of Art & Design for further information on submitting your portfolio and essay. |
| Any time and ongoing | Minnesota residents register for reciprocity. Registration is available online. |
| October – November | Come visit us during our Campus Preview Days, Transfer Days and Stout Saturdays. |
| Mid-October and ongoing | Receive Registration information, including how to complete your Student Account Contract. |
| November | Financial Aid award letters posted to Access Stout. |
| November and ongoing | If taking out student loan(s), Master Promissory Notes (MPN) must be signed online prior to beginning classes. |
| Mid-November and ongoing | Register for classes online. |
| Mid-December | View your spring semester billing information in Access Stout (You will receive 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. |
| December | If you signed a Housing contract: Check your UW-Stout email for your room selection directions, and how to review your roommate information, residence hall assignment, and move-in guide. Please follow directions sent by University Housing to learn your room selection day/time and steps to choose and review your room selection. |
| Thursday prior to classes beginning | Move in to residence halls and make friends. |
| Third Monday in January | Deadline to submit your official final college transcripts showing fall semester grades from your prior school to the Admissions Office. |
| End of January | Classes begin! Spring semester start date varies. Search 'Academic Calendar' on our website to find the Academic Calendar for your start date. |