Spring 2008 Checklist: What Do I Do Now?
For all new students:
Visit your department office.
As a graduate student your department is central to your campus
life. While there, meet the graduate coordinator and your advisor.
As graduate programs vary, so does the makeup of the departmental offices.
Although the departmental office is there to assist you, it is your responsibility
to be aware of graduate policies and deadlines.
If you haven't already done so, enroll for classes!
Web enrollment is available at my.wisc.edu
You will need your NetID and password to access My UW-Madison. If you
do not have a NetID, click on the ACTIVATE NETID button from the My UW
Madison log on screen. Your password is the one you use to check WiscWorld
email. If you are unsure about your NetID and password, contact the DoIT
Help Desk at
(608)264-4357.
Pay your tuition/fees.
Check your student account invoice for amount due and payment deadlines. Pay your fees and tuition, if applicable, at the Bursar's Office. If you do not receive an invoice, contact the the Bursar's Office, 608-262-3611. Failure to receive an invoice will not be accepted as a reason for failure to comply with payment deadlines.
Get your UW Photo ID card.
Get your UW ID card photo taken at Union South. You must bring identification,
such as a valid driver's license.
Prerequisite: You must be enrolled.
Sign up for your free email account.
To activate your free email account go to WiscWorld
and following the links. You can also activate your account by visiting
InfoLabs located at DoIT, Helen C. White Hall (College Library), and the
Memorial Union. While having an email account is optional, departments,
the Graduate School, and the Registrar's Office frequently use email to
communicate with students.
Prerequisite: You must be enrolled.
Verify your mailing address & phone number.
To update your mailing address and phone number, go to my.wisc.edu/. To update your information, you must know your NetID and password. If you are unsure about your NetID and password, contact the DoIT Help Desk at 264-4357. To update your address before you enroll, contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 262-2433.
Pick up your free Madison Metro bus pass.
As a UW student, you can pick up a bus pass at no charge from either
of the student unions at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
Visit the Madison
Metro Web site for more information on their services. Be sure to
have your UW I.D. with you.
Prerequisite: You must be enrolled.
Affecting some new students:
If you are an international student here on a student scholar or visa:
You must check in with International Student Services immediately upon arrival.
If you are an international student:
Only F-1 and J-1 students employed on campus are eligible for a Social Security number. If you are eligible, find out how to sign up for a Social Security number and get answers to your tax questions visit the Office of Human Resources.
If you are required to take the ESLAT (English as a Second Language Assessment Test):
There are multiple opportunities to take this test. For schedule and location information, visit the Program in English as a Second Language or call (608) 263-3780. Students must bring their student identification number and a photo ID (such as passport, U.W. Student identification card).
If you have been notified that you will receive financial aid (this is not referring to assistantship awards):
Your financial aid award will automatically be applied to your student account to pay tuition and fees. The Bursar's Office will send any remaining amount in the form of a check to your mailing address. Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date! Contact the Bursar's Office with questions.
If you received a financial award that included remission of tuition (unless the award was a fellowship):
You are still responsible to pay segregated fees.
If you are a new graduate assistant:
Get information on your benefits package at the Office of Human Resources Web site.
If you did not previously submit final transcripts:
Bring requested final transcript(s) to room 228 Bascom Hall. If you do not submit final transcripts by the third week of classes, you will not be able to register for future semesters.
If you have a need related to a disability:
Contact the McBurney Center before you arrive on campus for program access services and information, as well as referrals.
Where can I get:
Guide to Graduate Student Life.
Information on Campus Libraries
Child Care Information
Housing Information
Health Care Information
Insurance Information
International and domestic students:
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Publications
- Academic Guidelines
-
Graduate Student Catalog
Document Center, 2nd Floor of Bascom Hall - Guide to Graduate Student Life
- Timetable
- Department Handbook: See your department's graduate coordinator
- Tickets to a Badger Athletic Event
Call 1.800.GO.BADGERS.
Campus Offices:
Bursar's Office
N. 21 Park Street, Suite 7101
608.262.3611Visitors and Information Programs
716 Langdon St.
608.263.2400
askbucky@redgym.wisc.eduGraduate School Offices
217 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive
608.262.2433International Student Services
716 Langdon Street
608.262.2044McBurney Disability Resource Center
1305 Linden Street
Voice: 608.263.2741 TTY: 608.263.6393Registrar's Office
21 N. Park Street, Suite 7223
Information: 608.262.3811Transportation Services
610 Walnut Street
608.263-6666