Welcome Transfer Admitted Students
Congratulations and welcome to NWU! Now that it鈥檚 official, here are to-dos and deadlines. Completing these tasks on time will ensure a smoother transition to campus.
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Steps for Class Registration
- Transfer Student Advising Questionnaire
Your academic advisor will use this information to learn more about your interests and goals to aid in developing your course schedule.
Complete the .
- Modern Language Background Survey
The Modern Language Background Survey helps us determine the best language class for you. The survey asks questions about languages you speak or have studied, as well as your interest in continuing your language study at NWU.
Complete the .
- Account Activation
Students who鈥檝e deposited will receive an email from "亚博体育app <do-not-reply [at] nebrwesleyan.edu (do-not-reply[at]nebrwesleyan[dot]edu)> with the subject line "Welcome to Okta at 亚博体育app!" to activate their Nebraska Wesleyan accounts. This will allow you to access your NWU email, Self-Service, Canvas and other accounts available to NWU students.
- Advising Appointment
Once you鈥檝e submitted your deposit and completed your Transfer Student Advising Questionnaire, Modern Language Background Survey (if required) and activated your NWU accounts, you will be emailed to schedule an advising appointment once registration for new transfer students begins.
- Request your final transcripts be submitted before the start of the semester
Request that your official college and high school transcripts be sent directly to NWU by one of the following methods:
- A paper copy sent through U.S. Postal Service.
- Electronically through an approved transcript service.
We do not accept transcripts by any other delivery method.
Steps for housing or commuter enrollment
- Complete your Housing Request or Commuter Exemption Form
This form informs us of your NWU housing preferences or plans to reside at home or off-campus with an approved exemption. Every student must complete this form, even if you qualify for an exemption. To determine if you qualify for a housing exemption, you need to submit the Commuter Exemption Request Form..
All housing request forms, and exemption forms, can be found in the . Please note, you will need to activate your official NWU account to access the NWU Housing Portal.
- Submit your Parking Tag Request Form
If you plan to park a vehicle on campus, you will need to complete the parking tag request form. Use your NWU login name and password to complete the form. You will also need your license plate number and the make, model, and color of your vehicle.
- Review your room and board contract (if applicable)
If you are living on campus, Residence Life begins communicating housing and roommate assignments via your NWU email. You will need to sign and date the 鈥淩oom and Board Contract鈥 to formally reserve your space in the residence halls.
If you have applied for an exemption, please watch your NWU email for more information.
Steps for health and safety
- Submit your Medical History Report
Use your Nebraska Wesleyan account information to log in to the to complete the Medical History Form. Once you log in, you will see two forms that you need to complete: Medical History Form and Immunization History Form. These forms gather health and immunization history for incoming students. We recommend reaching out to your medical provider to gather your health and vaccination records prior to completing these reports.
- Submit your Immunization History Report
Use your Nebraska Wesleyan account information to log in to the to complete the Immunization History Form. Once you log in, you will see two forms that you need to complete: Medical History Form and Immunization History Form. These forms gather health and immunization history for incoming students. We recommend reaching out to your medical provider to gather your health and vaccination records prior to completing these reports.
- Complete your New Student Accessibility Application (if applicable)
NWU is committed to providing access to educational opportunities and full participation in the campus community. Once you鈥檝e submitted this form, Accessibility Services staff will contact you to arrange an intake interview and determine reasonable accommodations.
Submit the New Student Accessibility Application .
Steps for payment and financial information
- Review your tuition statement and payment plan options and apply for federal loans
We will send information in early-July about your NWU bill and steps to finalize payment plans. Fall semester payments are due on Tuesday, August 5.
Information on Federal Direct Loans is included in the financial aid offer mailed to your home address. Additional information about loans, including the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan can be found on the Financial Aid Office's loans webpage.
- Apply for an on-campus job
You will receive an email about on-campus jobs. You can search and apply for available jobs on Handshake, NWU鈥檚 career planning platform. Most student employment positions are posted within the first two weeks of August.
Important dates for new students
- Move-in and orientation dates
- International student arrivals: No later than Monday, August 18
- New International Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 19
- Move-in day: Wednesday, August 20
- Prairie Wolves Welcome: Wednesday, August 20鈥揝unday, August 24
- First day of classes: Monday, August 25