Orientation for Transfer Students

If you have not activated your UW-Eau Claire account or need to reset your password, visit myusername.uwec.edu. You will need your username and Campus ID, which can be found in your admit letter or application acknowledgment email. After you've activated your account, be sure to check your UW-Eau Claire email for information about scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor to register for classes.

Okta Verify - Information and Important Notes

Okta Verify is UW-Eau Claire's multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution. It adds another layer of protection to your account and information by requiring an additional step to log in. After you've read through important notes below, click here to set up Okta Verify.

Important notes when setting up Okta Verification:

• To proceed with setup, you should have access to both a computer and the mobile device, usually a smartphone, that you will use for multi-factor authentication.
• Please make sure that you're setting up the verification to YOUR personal device (not the device of a parent or spouse).

All transfer students are required to complete a transfer advising and registration appointment before enrolling in classes. You’ll have the opportunity to meet your advisor, learn how your credits transfer to UW-Eau Claire and discuss other campus resources. 

Once you've been admitted and processed into our system, it can take 3-5 business days for your advisor to be assigned and notified. Advisors will reach out to you first to connect, and then you can work together to schedule an appointment to discuss courses. These meetings are typically 60 minutes in length, and your advisor will fill you in with more information on how you can prepare ahead of time.

For a phone appointment:

• Please have access to a computer with Internet access, and have all the materials that you were sent from your advisor available for the meeting. (Note: UW-Eau Claire is located in the central time zone.)

For an in-person appointment:

• Contact our Parking office at least two days in advance to request a free visitor parking permit: 715-836-2544.

Transfer students should be notified by their Academic Advisor if placement tests are needed, but it's always helpful to reach out if you're uncertain. Should it be determined that you need to complete Placement tests, more detailed information on the transfer student testing process can be found here.

You'll want to login to CampS to familiarize yourself with the platform, and take care of any academic holds before your advising appointment (view instructions via links/videos provided below). CampS is the platform you will use to sign up for classes, update your contact information, view your grades, and much more! Feel free to jump back to these videos for future semesters; note - some videos do not have sound.

Understanding your Degree:

• How to Access Your Unofficial Transcript (0:58)
• How to Access Your Degree Audit (0:38)

Preparing for your Advising and Registration appointment:

• How to use CampS to Search and Register for Classes (3:47)
• Using Schedule Builder to Select and Enroll in Classes (10:00)

Removing Holds from your Account in order to Register for Classes:

• Updating your Contact Information Hold (1:21)
• Payment Plan Agreement (PPA) Hold (1:33)
• Accepting the Pre-Registration Agreement (0:46)

Additional helpful tips for using CampS:

• It is easier to view and navigate the platform using a laptop or computer than it is using a mobile device.
• Once you're in CampS, you'll find that there are many ways to complete tasks. We find it is usually easiest to complete all of your tasks by starting in the "Tasks" tile, which can be found under the 'Main Menu.'
• More information on advising support and major options can be found on our academic advising website.

Blugold Experience Day is our in-person, on campus orientation program. During Blugold Experience Days, students and their guests can tour our beautiful campus, connect with staff, faculty, and other Blugolds, dine on campus, attend a resource fair and other sessions, check out places in the community, and much more! Programming is subject to change, and registration is required.

Our Summer 2026 Transfer-focused Blugold Experience Days are July 16 and August 13, and registration for those dates is OPEN now. For more information and to register, visit our Blugold Experience Day webpage.

To set up your Blugold Mobile ID, you must download the eAccounts app, authenticate with your university credentials and then add your Blugold card to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet. Students are required to select and upload their own photo and copy of drivers license or government issued ID for their Blugold photo ID. Students can purchase a physical card for $15.00 from our Blugold Card office.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, reach out to 715-836-4070. More information can be found here: Mobile ID website.

Blugold Welcome is every incoming Blugold's official, interactive, engaging welcome to campus. Our fall schedule kicks off with move-in and continues through the third week of classes, and our spring schedule occurs during the first couple of weeks of class. Each year, there are a variety of activities and social get-togethers to connect all incoming Blugolds with campus and the surrounding community, with lots of free food and UWEC swag! 

Look for specific transfer-focused events to connect with your new peers and meet other current transfer Blugolds! Bookmark this page to stay updated on the latest event information each semester.

AND, make sure to download Blugold Connect+ - our online engagement community platform and app for all UWEC students. Check out events happening around campus, keep up with the latest news, and stay connected to your peers as well as your organizations. Available for free on both the Apple Store & Google Play!

Our Office of Health Promotion on campus hosts two trainings that all students are required to complete in their first semester at UW-Eau Claire - failure to complete these trainings by the due date will place a hold on the student's account that prevents them from registering for the next semester, so it's important to get these done early.

1. Sexual Violence Prevention Training (through CANVAS)
2. Alcohol EDU (through VECTOR SOLUTIONS)

Stay on top of your email in the first semester so you don't miss a reminder to complete these trainings.

1. Apply for on-campus housing
   If you plan to live on campus, please start by submitting your housing application, found on the housing website.
2. Apply for financial aid
   If you plan to receive financial aid and have not completed your FAFSA, you will need to apply as soon as possible. Please visit the Financial Aid website for additional information.
3. Submit your AP (Advanced Placement) score reports
   If you have received credit from an AP exam, this credit does not automatically transfer. You must have the score report sent to UW-Eau Claire (from ETS) or bring your copy of the official score report to the Academic Testing Office, 2100 Vicki Lord Larson Hall. Since this will affect your registration appointment time, you should do this as soon as possible.
4. View required textbooks
   UW-Eau Claire has a great textbook rental program. After you've registered for classes, you can access your textbook list in CampS. From your Student Center, click 'Manage Classes,' then 'My Classes/Schedule' and then 'Books/Materials by Author' for the full list. The Bookstore is located in Davies Center (2nd floor), on lower campus.
5. Parking on campus
   There are several parking options available to students. Please visit the Parking website for more information.
6. Access the catalog
   View the University Catalog to explore course and degree information.
7. Need a job?
   Whether you're looking for a job on or off campus, Handshake is available for job searching and finding internships.
8. Get involved with student organizations
   Getting involved with student orgs is a great way to make connections, engage with faculty and professional staff, participate in events across campus, and establish relationships with alumni.
9. Explore meal plan options and dining spaces on campus
   Learn more about meal plan options, places to dine on campus, our Kiwibot delivery program, and more by going to our dining website.