Pre-Orientation Checklist

prepchecklistAll fall incoming students receive an IWU Orientation Welcome packet upon confirming intentions to enroll. This packet includes a welcome letter from Orientation Services, IWU email address and login information from Information Technology Services, and medical health forms to get you started. 

Also included in this packet is our Pre-Orientation Checklist envelop (pictured here).  This checklist includes three major areas:

Below are the checklist items, along with details about the item and links to IWU webpages for more information.  Use your checklist envelop to keep track of important paperwork from IWU all summer.

Students who complete all required actions by August 9th (or the listed due date) will be placed in a drawing with the grand prize of a free semester of books! The raffle will take place during the Titan Kick-Off Event, Tuesday, August 20th!

 


 Immediate Action Items

The immediate action list are items that can be completed upon receipt of the Orientation packet.  Information is either included in the packet or available on the IWU website.

Login to MyIWU and change initial password

Complete housing agreement and roommate preferences form through the MyHousing Portal

Complete the My Student Body Survey

Submit Academic and Housing/Meal Plan Accommodations documentation (if applicable)


Spring Action Items

 The spring action list includes items that can be completed during the spring term, but may not be immediately available when Orientation packets initially begin mailing mid-January.

Submit New Student Job Participation Agreement (if applicable)

Download/View Orientation Guidebook

Purchase Summer Reading Program book Outcasts United by Warren St. John

Submit Final High School Transcript


Summer Action Items

Once the University closes in May, departments across campus begin to shift gears and information for our incoming class is sent more frequently.  The summer actions are items which will be made available in June or July.

Register for Parent’s Orientation (June 14th - optional)

Confirm Housing Assignment and Meal Plan through the MyHousing Portal (July 19th)

Complete Pre-Registration Form for confirmation of major and Gateway course preferences (July 19th)

Submit Medical History and Immunization documentation (August 1st)

Complete the IWU New Student Survey (August 2nd)

Pre-Register for Orientation Activities (Mission Day, Class Banner, and Festival of Talents)

Submit Health Insurance Waiver (August 30th)