2026 Spring & Fall Transfer
Next Steps Checklist

You’re on your way to becoming a Pointer!

Below you will find a list of key actions, opening dates and deadlines. Please complete these next steps in a timely manner!

WORK ON NOW

ACTIVATE YOUR ACCOUNT AND EMAIL

Use the UWSP ID # (from your admit letter/email) and your Social Security # to retrieve your UWSP username and activate your email account.

Activating your account does not commit you to enroll at UW-Stevens Point. However, it is an important first step that unlocks access to next steps including housing and dining application, scholarship application and course registration.

If you have any questions while activating your account, contact UWSP Information Technology at 715-346-4357 or help@uwsp.edu.

Activate Your Account

ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSION

Accepting your admission does not commit you to enroll at UW-Stevens Point. However, it does guarantee your spot as a Pointer for 2026!

Click “Accept” in the Admission Tile on accesSPoint to guarantee your spot!

ORIENTATION & ADVISING

You must either sign up to attend in-person Orientation or complete the self-paced online Orientation before you can register for classes.

Fall Semester Students

March - You'll receive an email with instructions for completing your next steps.
April - Transfer students begin registering for classes based on credits earned, alongside current students.
August - In-person Orientation takes place the week before the semester starts

Spring Semester Students

October - You'll receive an email with instructions for completing your next steps.
November - Transfer students will begin registering for classes based on credits earned, alongside current students.
January - In-person Orientation takes place the week before the semester starts.

Contact the transfer team with any questions.

HOUSING AND DINING

Complete the FREE housing and dining application - no deposit required.

Submitting your application saves your spot in line to choose a room during selection time in June 2026. This does not lock you into enrolling at UWSP.

Review housing options and application instructions.

Eligible to live off campus? Complete the Application for Exception to Housing Requirements.

Questions? Contact Housing at 715-346-3511 or housing@uwsp.edu.

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA is now open! You can complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be sure to list UWSP's school code: 003924.

For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Services at 715-346-4771 or finaid@uwsp.edu.

DOWNLOAD THE
NAVIGATE APP

The Navigate app provides easy access to resources on campus, the ability to schedule appointments with advisers and other departments, class schedule, and more.

Download Navigate today!

COMING SOON

POINTCARD AND TEXTBOOKS

After you register for classes, you can submit your PointCard photo here: PointCard Office.

This step should be completed prior to your arrival on campus. Your PointCard will be used to check out your textbooks.

Textbook rental is included in tuition. More information is available through your orientation.

PARKING

Parking permits open up in July.

Watch your UWSP email and the parking website closely in June and July to learn what date you can join the parking permit queue. Students need to be registered for classes in order to be eligible for a permit.

Permits are limited and do typically sell out, so the earlier you join the queue the better chance you have to secure a parking permit.

Visit the UWSP Parking website to learn more.

REMEMBER TO

SCHEDULE A VISIT

There’s no better way to picture your future than by seeing it in person! Visiting UWSP gives you the chance to explore campus, meet future classmates, and get a real feel for student life. Come see why so many students choose to start here and thrive!

Explore our transfer visit opportunities.

CONNECT ON ZEEMEE

Future Pointers use ZeeMee to:

Chat with current students, admissions counselors and fellow admits
Take the Roommate Match Quiz
Get updates on important deadlines and events
Ask questions about UWSP or the college process

Log into ZeeMee to connect with other admitted students and start building your UWSP community!

JOIN THE FAMILY PORTAL

Many of our students go through the college journey with a strong support system and we are here for them, too! UWSP offers a Family Portal designed to keep parents, guardians, and supporters in the loop on all things Pointer life.

Encourage your crew to join the Family Portal and stay connected every step of the way!

MINNESOTA RESIDENTS ONLY

If you reside in Minnesota and meet residency requirements at a Minnesota public institution, you may be eligible for reciprocity benefits.

The reciprocity application is available beginning in March.

SEND FINAL TRANSCRIPTS

Arrange for final/official college transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at admiss@uwsp.edu. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school to be counted as official.

Students transferring within UW-Stevens Point from the Marshfield or Wausau campuses do not need to request those transcripts as they will automatically be available to our office.

UPDATE YOUR MAJOR

If your interests have changed since you applied, you can update your major online.

Click "Change Intended Major" in the Admission Tile on accesSPoint.

CLASSES BEGIN

Classes begin January 20, 2026 for spring term and September 2, 2026 for fall term.

2026 Spring & Fall TransferNext Steps Checklist