New Student Undergraduate Orientation

Congratulations on becoming a Committed Cardinal!

We are excited to help our new students prepare for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters with an orientation packed with resources and paths for success. We have gathered support documents, agendas and Next Step guidelines below. The Cardinal journey is about to begin. 欢迎来到巢!

New Student Orientation registration for Summer and Fall 2024 students is now open! Students must be confirmed before registering for orientation.

Use your GoUIW account (personal email and password) to sign up for orientation.

选择下列日期之一:

*Note: 学生的专业在 传媒与设计学院 and 德利本教育学院 should attend the designated orientations. Other majors may also attend on these dates or any other date with open spots.

Online Orientation: 转学 Only

Note: The 校本网络 Orientation is for Undergraduate Transfer students who are unable to attend an in-person orientation. Transfer students will learn about tools and resources available as they continue their educational journey as a UIW Cardinal. They will hear from several offices and get helpful information for their transition to the Nest.

虚拟背景

We have designed exclusive UIW virtual backgrounds for you to use.

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8:30 a.m. | Check-in Starts | Student Engagement Center

  • 学生证
  • 业务办公室 (停车许可证, Payment Plan, 健康保险豁免)
  • 校园之旅
  • 住房之旅
  • 金融援助
  • 保健服务(脑膜炎)
  • Advising
  • 招生

10 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions | SEC Ballroom

10:30 a.m. | What It Means To Be a Cardinal | SEC Ballroom

10:45 a.m. |学术概况

11:30 a.m.|建议

12:15 p.m. |午餐| SEC宴会厅

1:30 p.m. |红衣主教营

3:55 p.m. | Closing Ceremony | SEC Ballroom

University offices are open to assist you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Download Undergraduate Student Orientation Agenda (PDF)

6 p.m. | Online Link Goes Live | Welcome and Agenda Overview

6:20 p.m. |经济援助概述

6:40 p.m. |商务办公概览

7 p.m. |注册官办公室

7:15 p.m. |大学服务台

7:35 p.m. |大学辅导 

7:55 p.m. | 行为健康服务

8:10 p.m. |第九条

8:25 p.m. |结束和最后的问题

Download Transfer Student Orientation Agenda (PDF)

8:30 a.m. | Check-in Starts | Student Engagement Center

  • 学生证
  • 业务办公室 (停车许可证, Payment Plan, 健康保险豁免)
  • 校园之旅
  • 住房之旅
  • 金融援助
  • 保健服务(脑膜炎)
  • Advising
  • 招生

10 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions | SEC Ballroom

10:30 a.m. | What It Means To Be a Cardinal | SEC Ballroom

10:45 a.m. |如何做一个称职的家长

11:35 a.m. |校园安全

12:15 p.m. |午餐| SEC宴会厅

1:30 p.m. | Money Matters: 金融援助, 业务办公室, and Military and Veteran Center

2:10 p.m. | 校园生活 for Residents and Commuters: 校园生活 and Sodexo

2:40 p.m. | Cardinal Wellness: Behavioral Health, 卫生服务, CARE Team, and 使命及事工

3:05 p.m. | Building Cardinal Connections: 新生课程, 职业服务

3:25 p.m. | Student Success: 测试服务, 学生残疾服务, 写作与学习中心, Advising, Tutoring, TRiO

3:55 p.m. | Closing Ceremony | SEC Ballroom

University offices are open to assist you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Download Undergraduate 家长迎新议程 (PDF)

Download Cardinal Family Resource Page (PDF)


我们想听听你的意见! If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the parent orientation survey. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve future events for our families.

接受调查

Click the links below to download and view the various undergraduate orientation presentations. 

 

健康保险豁免

All UIW students are required to have medical insurance. If you are insured on a family plan, you will need to waive coverage through the University by the start of the fall semester to avoid charges. If you have medical insurance and would like to waive the UIW medical insurance, bring a physical copy of your medical insurance card to orientation to complete this requirement. For students wishing to enroll in the UIW student health insurance, no action is required. Visit the 营业处网页 了解更多信息.

Watch How To Waive Health Insurance Video

脑膜炎疫苗接种记录

Are you missing your meningitis vaccination? Bring a physical copy of your medical insurance card on the date you register for orientation. UIW 卫生服务 representatives will be able to provide immunizations during orientation.

Texas state law mandates that all students under the age of 22 entering college provide a certificate signed by a healthcare provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years preceding admission to the University. Visit the 健康服务网页 了解更多信息.

事件住宿

The University of the Incarnate Word provides reasonable accommodations for special events with adequate notice. To request disability accommodation for events, please complete and submit the form found on the ADA /节504 webpage.

总统埃文斯

医生的留言. Evans

Click below to watch a special video from UIW President Thomas Evans.

观看“UIW正在等待”视频

下一个步骤 for Undergraduate Students

Once you have submitted your confirmation fee, you'll receive an email from the UIW Help Desk within three days to 设置基本的应用 第一次. Please set up your 基本的应用 before orientation to ensure the registration process goes smoothly.

基本的应用 is the place to do many tasks such as:

  • 访问电子邮件
  • 注册课程
  • 购买停车许可证
  • 参加付款计划
  • 申请住房
  • 加入UIW

Here are a few items you need to complete before the start of the semester.

  1. Submit your proof of bacterial meningitis vaccination.

    Texas state law mandates that all students under the age of 22 entering college provide a certificate signed by a healthcare provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years preceding admission to the University. You may submit your vaccination record in PDF form to Document Receiving at  registrar@uiwtx.edu.

    Note: You must have your meningitis shot on record, 如果适用的话, to enroll in classes and to apply for on-campus housing.

  2. Apply for on-campus housing (if you plan to live on campus).
    Information about on-campus housing is available on the 居住生活网站. Applications for housing can be completed through the StarRez student housing portal found in your 基本的应用.
  3. Register for New Student Orientation

    Orientation registration opens April 1. Once you confirm your attendance to UIW, keep your eye on your email. You will receive information for registering for orientation and 下一个步骤 to complete your enrollment.

  4. 以ALEKS PPL为例

    To be correctly placed in college-level math, students not meeting the minimum requirement must take the UIW Mathematics Placement through ALEKS PPL or be placed in a remedial math course (no credit). Visit ezhuche.net/aleks 了解更多信息.

    Watch How To Access the ALEKS PPL (video)

  5. 注册课程.

    First-Time-in-College学生: Advisors are ready to help you create your class schedule at New Student Orientation! 5月1日开始注册. 提交 Advising and Scheduling Questionnaire 尽快. 为了合理安排时间, submit all official transcripts and test scores at least five business days before your orientation date.

    转学: 课程注册将于5月1日开放. Advisors will be available to help you create your class schedule. Visit the University Advising Center webpage for the steps you need to complete before making an advising appointment. 确保相关排程, all official transcripts must be submitted at least five business days before your selected orientation date. Once you have completed these steps, contact the University Advising Center at (210) 805-5814 or advising@uiwtx.edu to schedule an advising appointment prior to your New Student Orientation date.

    New students in the following majors must contact the person listed below to discuss program requirements prior to your advising appointment and orientation date.

    专业联系方式
    Major Contact Phone Email
    3D动画与游戏设计 Dr. 亚当·沃特金斯 (210) 805-1209 watkinsw@uiwtx.edu
    时尚管理 Dr. Melinda K. Adams (210) 805-1204 madams@uiwtx.edu
    平面设计 Doris O. Palmeros-McManus (210) 283-6445 palmeros@uiwtx.edu
    室内设计 Dr. 戴安娜艾莉森 (210) 829-3859 dallison@uiwtx.edu
    Music
    Please visit: Music Department Webpage
    威廉Gokelman (210) 829-3848 gokelman@uiwtx.edu
    田园部 Dr. 迈克尔·罗梅罗 (210) 829-3902 maromer6@uiwtx.edu

    For any questions, contact your advisor or the University Advising Center at (210) 805-5814.

  6. Submit your final official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.

    First-Time-in-College学生: Submit your final high school transcript with the graduation date to admissiondocs@uiwtx.edu or mail official high school transcripts to the address below. If you have dual credit, also submit an official college transcript.

    转学: All admitted students must submit official transcripts with final grades from each institution attended before the beginning of the fall semester. Students with fewer than 24 college credit hours are also required to submit an official high school transcript or official GED scores. Final documents may be submitted in PDF format to admissiondocs@uiwtx.edu or physically mailed to the address below.

    University of the Incarnate Word
    招生办公室
    百老汇大街4301号,CPO 285号
    圣安东尼奥,得克萨斯州78209

  7. 办理停车许可证.

    You may register your vehicle using the T2 Cardinal Cars app via UIW’s 基本的应用 sign-on portal. Please, bring the required items with you to orientation in order to purchase your parking permit. Visit uw停车场 了解更多信息.

    • Valid email address (you will be required to verify your account using this email)
    • Vehicle license plate number and state
    • Vehicle make, model, color and style

    Watch How To Obtain a 停车许可证 (video)

    Note: Any vehicle not registered with a permit is subject to a parking fine.

  8. 参加付款计划.

    Students must pay tuition or enroll in a payment plan before the semester begins. Once you have registered for classes, you may enroll in a payment plan on CashNet via 基本的应用. Visit the 营业处网页 了解更多信息.

    Watch How To Enroll in a Payment Plan (video)

    Watch How To Make a Payment (video)

    Watch How To Access Your Bill (video)

    Watch How To Set Up Direct Deposit (video)

Click the link below to see a list of the next steps you need for your financial aid.

Download 财政援助 Flyer (PDF)