New Students and Authorized Users

Welcome New Students & parents!

This page has many important checklist items and reminders to know before you begin a new semester at UW. Please contact our office if you have any questions.

Student Financial Services

New Student To-Do List

  • Read the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
  • Read about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Set up your parent/guardian as an Authorized User (see information below)
  • Set up your WyoRefunds account to get fast and secure refunds directly deposited into your bank account 
  • Familiarize yourself with WyoWeb (especially the Student Financial Portal and Financial Aid screens)
  • International Students - Check out Flywire - our portal to make payments with accounts outside the US!  
  • Write down the fall, spring, and summer payment due dates on your calendar 
  • If you do not plan on paying tuition in full by the due date, enroll in our Payment Plan 
  • Contact your financial aid counselor to make sure your financial aid file is complete 
  • Check your UW email daily (be sure to check your Clutter/Junk Email folder, too)
  • Check your student account on WyoWeb weekly to keep track of your account balance 
  • Check out our other pages on the Student Financial Services website and the FSBO website