Admitted New Freshmen Checklist

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There are just a few more steps to take to becoming a Yellowjacket and diving into the UW-Superior community.

Pay your Enrollment Deposit

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Let us know you’re coming and save your spot in the incoming class with your $100 deposit. The deposit can be paid by U.S. credit card ($3.00 additional fee) or international credit card ($4.25 additional fee). This money is credited toward your first semester expenses and allows you to register for Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) and housing.

Pay Enrollment Deposit

*Enrollment deposits do not apply to online learning students

Set Up University Account and Okta Verify

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You will need to set up your university account and multi-factor authenticator, Okta Verify, account to access all your UWS apps (applications) including:

  • Your UWS email
  • E-Hive (to register for classes and access your student billing information)
  • Math and English placement testing
  • Schedule a virtual meeting with your academic advisor
  • Residence hall & meal plan contracts and reservations
  • View any transfer credits you may be receiving
Set Up Guide
Okta Login
Okta FAQs

Okta Verify is used by UW-Superior in an effort to protect your personal data. To set up your account, see the links below.

Need Assistance?

The Technology Help Desk is available to help with your Okta questions and set up.

Apply for Scholarships

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The UW-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation provides many scholarships funded by donations from alumni and friends of the university that can help you pay for your education. We encourage all incoming and continuing students to apply!

The scholarship application opens October 1. Visit our scholarship application process page for more information.

Complete your Housing and Meal Plan Contract

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For many students, living on campus is one of the best parts of the UW-Superior experience. We offer several living communities that allow you to live among students with similar interests. We’ll also do our best to match you with a roommate who has similar living preferences.

Your admissions counselor will let you know when housing and meal plan contracts open. Please note that to submit your contract, you will need your student ID and UWS email address from your acceptance letter. 

Complete Housing and Meal Contract

Complete Your FAFSA

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for need-based federal, state and UW-Superior grants. It’s also required if you’re interested in federal loans and work-study.

Complete FAFSA

Register for SOAR

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During the Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) program, you’ll come to campus to meet with your advisor, register for classes, learn about campus resources and financial aid, and best of all…meet other students and have fun!

Your admissions counselor will let you know when SOAR registration opens.

SOAR Info

Register for Online Placement Testing

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English, math and foreign language placement tests (for those who have taken a language class in high school) are required to ensure you are placed in courses best suited for you. Don’t worry, they aren’t that bad! These must be completed two weeks prior to attending SOAR.

Test Info

Submit Official Transcripts

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After you graduate from high school, please submit your official transcripts from your high school and AP, PSEO or CIS programs, if applicable. Ask your high school guidance counselor to send your official transcript to:

Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior WI, 54880

Register for Weekend of Welcome

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Our Weekend of Welcome is an exciting time for new students. We’ll have a variety of events and activities planned to help you learn more about your new home-away-from-home and get connected with friends, resources and fun.

Your admissions counselor will let you know when Weekend of Welcome registration opens. Please note that to submit your contract, you will need your student ID and UWS email address from your acceptance letter. 

Register for Weekend of Welcome