Incoming Student Checklist

Welcome Titans! During your time at IWU you will be exposed to numerous resources that will help facilitate your success. The first of these resources is the Incoming Student Checklist. This list was designed to assist you in completing all of the tasks necessary to help you prepare for your orientation and arrival at IWU.

Please review this checklist frequently throughout the summer, and note that activities are subject to change in response to state, federal, and public health guidelines.

Important First Steps to Your Transition to Titan:

  • Step 1: Within 1 week of receiving your deposit which confirms your intention to enroll, you will receive an update to your application portal that contains instructions to set up your IWU email. A notification will be sent to the email address you applied with letting you know that you have an update. Setting up your email is critical to moving on to your next steps! Should you have trouble logging in to your application portal, please contact your Admissions Counselor to have them reset your portal password. Once this process has been completed, you will find two additional emails in your campus email inbox regarding next steps. 
  • Step 2: An email from orientation@iwu.edu will be sent regarding Rising Titan Summer Orientation Registration. This contains specific dates and instructions for participation in orientation and pre-orientation programs.
  • Step 3: Housing information will be sent from orl@iwu.edu, and this provides instructions and links to request campus housing and meal plans.

All University communications will now be sent to your IWU email account (not your personal email account), and you are encouraged to check it regularly.

As Soon as Possible

March & April:

  • Register for Rising Titan (Summer Orientation) now! Check your IWU email for further information. Search “Rising Titan Summer Orientation Registration” in your IWU email.
  • Make sure you complete your housing application through MyHousing; information was provided in your email from the Office of Residential Life.
  • Join our Illinois Wesleyan Incoming Class of 2027 & Transfer Students Facebook Page and begin to follow other pages of interest to you.
  • Explore the MyIWU app by downloading in your app store or visit my.iwu.edu in your browser. You have automatically been added to the Class of 2027 group where information will be cross-posted between Facebook and here.

May

  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by May 15, 2023 will receive their housing assignment by May 25, 2023.
  • Transcript Information
    • Advising and registration will be more accurate if we have your transcripts and test scores at least 2 weeks before you attend Rising Titan. You may be asked to provide a syllabus if additional information is needed while reviewing your courses for transfer.
    • Send official college/university transcripts directly to IWU at iwuadmit@iwu.edu.
    • If you completed dual credit courses during high school, please send an official transcript from the college/university where the courses were taken (your high school transcript will not grant you college credit).
    • Any AP scores should be ordered from College Board and submitted directly to Illinois Wesleyan ASAP
  • Health Services is in the process of implementing a new Health Portal for students to access and complete required medical forms, as well as upload required vaccine documentation and Insurance cards. This portal will provide a more efficient and secure method of submitting your protected health information. We ask that you hold off submitting any forms and/or vaccine records until this Health Portal is available, which should be in the next few weeks. Information will be forthcoming on when the Health Portal will be available and when you can start completing and uploading documents.  
  • Login to MyIWU to find and complete missing financial aid documents.
    • If applicable, accept or decline any financial aid in your MyIWU account.
  • Submit your picture to idphoto@iwu.edu so that your ID is ready for pick up when you arrive at Turning Titan. You can see the guidelines for submission here.
  • Registration for Rising Titan (Summer Orientation) continues.

June

  • Request academic accommodations (if applicable).You will need to be logged in to your IWU account to access the request form.
  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by June 15, 2023 will receive their housing assignment by June 26, 2023.
  • Please be on the lookout for information regarding our Summer Reading Program. We ask you to explore our University Intellectual Theme: The Power of Place. More information will be provided to you through email. For any questions, please contact Professor Gray, pgray1@iwu.edu. 
  • Register for IMPACT Pre-Orientation Program (optional).
  • Registration for Rising Titan (Summer Orientation) continues.
    • Attend Rising Titan (Summer Orientation):
      • In-Person: June 12, 19, 22
      • Virtual: June 15
  • Illinois Wesleyan University is a Google Workspace for Education school. Refer to the Information Technology Services website for recommendations on preparing your computer for IWU.

 July

  • Request Submit documentation for academic accommodations (if applicable).You will need to be logged in to your IWU account to access the request form.
  • Enroll in a payment plan beginning July 1st. If not enrolled in a payment plan your full balance is due by Sunday, July 30, 2023.
  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by July 20, 2023 will receive their housing assignment by July 28, 2023.
  • Register for IMPACT Pre-Orientation Program (optional).
  • Submit Health Insurance Waiver if applicable by Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
  • Registration for Rising Titan (Summer Orientation) continues.
  • Illinois Wesleyan University is a Google Workspace for Education school. Refer to the Information Technology Services website for recommendations on preparing your computer for IWU.

August

  • Submit required medical forms, vaccine documentation and insurance cards to the Health Portal. 
  • Attend IMPACT Pre-Orientation Program (optional).
  • Attend International Student Orientation (Mandatory for international students).
  • Wednesday, August 23, 2023: Residence Halls open for all new students. Look for communication from the Office of Residential Life about your move-in time. Note: Please be in communication with the Office of Residential Life if you are an early arrival for one of our approved reasons (e.g., travel distance, on-campus employment, athletics, or pre-orientation programs).
  • Attend Turning Titan (Fall Orientation) Wednesday, August 23 through Sunday, August 27, 2023.
  • Classes start Monday, August 28, 2023.

Throughout the Summer

Please review this checklist frequently throughout the summer, and note that activities are subject to change in response to state, federal, and public health guidelines.