Marshfield First Year Student
Next Steps Checklist

Fall 2026

We are excited to have you in the UWSP family!

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 UWSP at Marshfield. However, it is an important first step that unlocks access to next steps including the 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

ORIENTATION &
ACADEMIC ADVISING

Sign up for or review your Orientation and Academic Advising sessions through the Admitted Student Portal using your UWSP email and password.

Admitted Student Portal

In-person Orientation is where you will receive your UWSP ID, learn about campus resources, and familiarize yourself with the location of your classes. Orientation is a required event.

During your Academic Advising appointment, you’ll meet one-on-one with an adviser to select your courses for the upcoming semester.

PLACEMENT TESTING
SIGN-UP

All incoming first-year students admitted to UWSP at Marshfield are required to complete placement tests - Math A and English. Foreign Language is optional. These tests are designed to place you in the most appropriate college level courses.

Placement testing must be completed
at least two weeks prior to your Academic Advising appointment
so you can register for classes.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN.

ACCEPT YOUR ADMISSION

Accepting your admission does not commit you to enroll at UWSP at Marshfield. However, it does guarantee your spot for fall 2026!

Students who accept their admission also receive priority access to register for Orientation and Academic Advising.

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

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.

COMING SOON

HOUSING OPTIONS

Our Marshfield Solution Center staff is happy to connect with you about the housing options in the area. You can reach out to them at uwspmarshfield@uwsp.edu or 715-389-6530.

REMEMBER TO

SCHEDULE A VISIT

There’s no better way to picture your future than by seeing it in person! Visiting UWSP at Marshfield gives you the chance to explore campus, meet future classmates, and get a real feel for student life.

Explore our visit opportunities.

CONNECT ON ZEEMEE

You can use ZeeMee to:

Chat with current students, admissions counselors and fellow admits
Get updates on important deadlines and events
Ask questions about UWSP at Marshfield 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 UWSP.

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

Make sure official copies of your final high school transcript, any college transcripts, and AP/IB test scores are sent to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.

While some high schools send transcripts automatically, we recommend checking with your school counselor to confirm the process and ensure everything is submitted.

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 September 2, 2026.

Marshfield First Year Student Next Steps Checklist