Transfer 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 transfer student checklist. This list was designed to assist you in completing all of the tasks necessary to help you thrive upon arriving on campus in the Fall.    

 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.  

Upon receiving your  deposit,* which confirms your intention to enroll, you will be sent an email to the personal email account provided to Illinois Wesleyan's Admissions Office which will include your assigned IWU email address, instructions to set up your IWU email account, and MyIWU login information.

As soon as you receive this email:

  • Change the temporary password provided to a private and secure password using the instructions outlined in the email.
    • Entering your cell phone number is optional on the password change site.  Entering your cell number will allow you to change a forgotten password by getting a text message with a reset code. 
  • Login to MyIWU.

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

*non-refundable enrollment deposit

As Soon as Possible

May

  • For priority consideration, submit housing/meal plan accommodations documentation by May 1, 2020 (if applicable).
  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by May 15, 2020 will receive their housing assignment by May 26, 2020.
  • Submit to the IWU Registrar's Office official transcripts for any coursework you have completed, or are currently completing, at a college or university.
  • If applicable, send official credit-by-exam scores (e.g. AP, IB, Cambridge) to Illinois Wesleyan.
  • 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 to Transfer Orientation on Friday, August 7, 2020. You can see the guidelines for submission here. 

June

  • Submit academic accommodations (if applicable).
  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by June 15, 2020 will receive their housing assignment by June 26, 2020.
  • Complete the online diversity education module offered through our campus partner everfi. You will receive information on how to complete the module in your IWU email. 
  • For families on the 10-Installment Plan, first payments are due June 30.
  • Complete the Transfer Student Questionnaire which will be sent to your IWU email account.  It is imperative you complete this questionnaire as soon as you receive it to ensure you are assigned to an appropriate academic advisor and to prepare for Fall 2020 course registration.

July

  • Students who submit their housing application, agreement, and roommate preference survey by July 15, 2020 will receive their housing assignment by July 24, 2020.
  • For families on the 2-Installment Plan, the first payment is due July 30, 2020.
  • If you need housing accommodations for Thursday, August 6th to attend Transfer Orientation on Friday, August 7th, email bcommon@iwu.edu by Friday, July 31, 2020.

August

  • Submit the Medical History Form and Immunization Record to Arnold Health Center on campus by August 1, 2020.
  • Attend Transfer Student Orientation on Friday, August 7, 2020.
  • Students who attend Transfer Student Orientation and are living on campus will move into the residence halls on on Saturday, August 22, 2020 or Sunday, August 23, 2020.  
  • Classes start Monday, August 24, 2020 .
  • Submit Health Insurance Waiver if applicable by August 31, 2020.

Throughout the Summer