Tips for Admitted Online Students

Make sure to confirm your enrollment as soon as possible. This will secure your spot in the upcoming semester and notify your academic advisor of your intention to enroll. To accept your offer of admission, confirm your enrollment at UW by visiting our Next Steps to Enrollment for Online Students page.

Student Portal: The WyoWeb portal will contain all of your main information, including enrollment, financial aid, and scholarships. First, you will need your username and password. Need help creating a username and password? Check out this video!
Email: Make sure you activate your university email account. Once you confirm your enrollment, your UW email will become accessible. Please check your WyoWeb account often to access your student email, as it will contain important updates, student events, deadlines, and financial aid information.
- PRO TIP! Your username and password that you create during your confirmation deposit are your login credentials for other functions within WyoWeb.
Learning Management System (LMS): WyoCourses is how the University of Wyoming brands Canvas, the new system for online course delivery. Consider this your “online classroom.”
- Log into WyoCourses at wyocourses.uwyo.edu using your UW login credentials, the same login you use for WyoRecords.
- Guides and instructions for using Canvas in WyoCourses are available in print and video formats.
- Reminder! Some courses will not open until the Sunday before classes start.

Apply for Financial Aid (if you haven’t already): The FAFSA is the federal government’s application to determine financial aid eligibility for most types of financial aid. Begin the application process now. You can complete the FAFSA (and the Renewal FAFSA) electronically by going to studentaid.gov. Our Federal School Code (for the FAFSA) is 003932.
- Instructional Videos found here!
Research UW Scholarship opportunities! There are some scholarships that will be automatically awarded to you with your admission, if eligible. But there are many other scholarships that require a separate application. Please review WyoScholarships and be sure to take note of any application deadlines.
Review Your Financial Aid Award: After submitting your FAFSA, review your financial aid package through your WyoWeb portal to understand your awards, loans, and scholarship opportunities. The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid will notify you either by a targeted message on your WyoWeb account or by email (please have a current email address on file) regarding your awards and/or requirements. This may take two to three weeks.
Settle Your Tuition: Once your financial aid is processed, you’ll be able to view your tuition and fees. Make sure to pay or set up a payment plan before the payment deadline. Visit the Student Financial Services website to learn how to pay your bill.

Log in to WyoWeb to register for your classes. If you’re unsure of which classes to take, your academic advisor will assist you in choosing the best courses for your degree plan. Please reach out to sreyes4@uwyo.edu if you need help identifying your assigned academic advisor.
Advising Appointment: Your academic advisor will contact you via email to schedule an appointment for advising each semester. Please check your UW email daily. If you are non-degree seeking, newly admitted, or a high school guest student, please email aces@uwyo.edu with your questions.
Already met with an advisor and need help registering for classes? Here is a guide to help you! If you have an academic hold on your account, you will need to connect with an academic advisor.

Get Your Tech Ready: Make sure your computer, internet connection, and any required software meet the technical requirements for your online courses. You’ll find tech support resources on the IT Services page, such as Microsoft365.
- Download other useful Apps for UW students for your toolbox.
Order Books and Supplies: You can order textbooks through UW’s Bookstore Link or access digital versions where available.
- Undergraduate Students: StartRight+ is the UW’s course material program that provides students with access to all required materials at a single price at the beginning of each semester. Starting in Fall 2024, StartRight+ will offer instant access to all required textbooks for a flat rate of $275 per semester for all undergraduate students.
- Graduate Students: The first phase of StartRight+ will only include undergraduate students. Our goal is to include graduate students in the future phases of the program. Stay tuned!
- Nevertheless, your course may still utilize our digital-first Inclusive Access Program, so please monitor your email for updates. If your materials are provided in print, please check out the bookstore to purchase your textbooks.

Review the Academic Calendar: Familiarize yourself with key dates, including the start of classes, holidays, and exam periods.
Add/Drop Period: Be sure to review the dates for adding or dropping courses without a financial penalty. This is a great time to adjust your schedule if needed.

Check Your Email Regularly: We’ll be sending you important updates and reminders about your registration, orientation, and more. Be sure to check your university email daily!
Online Student Support: Don’t forget to reach out if you need help!! As an online program seeker, you can reach out to Su Reyes, your student support professional, with any questions you might have or services you may need to be a successful student at UW. You can connect with Su via email (sreyes4@uwyo.edu), or schedule a virtual face-to-face meeting via Zoom.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Su Reyes at sreyes4@uwyo.ed or call (307) 766-4334. Welcome to UW!