Your Next Steps to UW-Stout
Congratulations on your admission to UW-Stout! We're thrilled to welcome you into our vibrant community. Now that you're part of the Stout family, let's make sure you're all set for the next chapter of your educational journey. Here's a guide of what you should do next, organized by timeline for completion:
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.
Parking permit registration begins. Registration is available online.
Minnesota residents register for reciprocity. Registration is available online.
October to November
Portfolio/essay due by midnight October 1 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.
In mid-October, you will receive Registration information, including how to complete your Student Account Contract.
In October and November, we invite you to visit us during daily admissions visits, Campus Preview Days, or Stout Saturdays!
In November, Financial Aid award letters are posted to Access Stout.
In November, if taking out student loan(s), Master Promissory Notes (MPN) must be signed online prior to beginning classes.
Beginning in mid-November, register for classes online.
December to January
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.
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 hall and make friends.
The third Monday in January is the deadline to submit your official final college transcripts showing fall semester grades from your prior school to the Admissions Office.
A the 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.
