- The FAFSA opens Oct. 1 for the following academic year (i.e. Oct. 1 2022 for the 2023-2024 academic year)
- Students can fill out the FAFSA as soon as they know they plan to attend college
- Additional financial aid process information can be found on the UW-Whitewater Financial Aid website.
ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION
How to apply
To apply to UW-Whitewater at Rock County, follow these steps:
Complete the online Universities of Wisconsin application.
No application fee is required. UW-Whitewater at Rock County has a 100% acceptance rate for all new freshman and transfer students with official transcripts.
Submit your documentation. Submit the following documents to the UW-Whitewater Admissions Office, 800 West Main Street, Roseman Building 2060, Whitewater, WI 53190-1791.
- An official copy of your high school transcript (or, if you obtained a GED or HSED, a copy of your diploma and test scores)
- Official college transcript(s) (if you took college credit in high school or if you are a transfer student)
- Your ACT or SAT scores (not required, but may be used for class placements)
Note: Your application is complete once we receive the following: Online application and official transcript(s). Before you apply, it's best to determine which type of student you are. This will help you identify whether you need to submit additional documentation, etc., to ensure a speedy admission process.
Questions? Contact the Warhawk Solution Center at 608-758-6541 or uwwrockinfo@uww.edu.
Tuition
UW-Whitewater at Rock County offers a high-quality University of Wisconsin degree and thousands of dollars in savings over the course of two years.
Please note that special course fees for specific courses may apply. Please visit the schedule of classes for UW-Whitewater at Rock County for special course fees.
Wisconsin Online Collaborative (UWX) courses are charged at $320 per credit and are not included in the tuition schedules above. Visit University of Wisconsin Extended Campus for more information.
Payment plan options can be found on the UW-Whitewater Financial Services website.
Students receiving Financial Aid are subject to the same payment deadlines that apply to all other students. Do not depend on your Financial Aid to be available in time to pay your University bill.
SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE TREATED LIKE FINANCIAL AID AND REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TIME TO PROCESS.
Financial aid FAQs
- You should use the UW-Whitewater code 003926
- If you are undecided and plan to attend either UW-Whitewater at Rock County OR UW-Whitewater, you can use the 003926 code.
- Please note that you will not receive an award letter until you have designated a chosen campus. To designate a campus, please contact UW-Whitewater Admissions.
- You will be able to view your financial aid award in your WINS account once you have been awarded. Your award will include any grants and/or loans you are eligible for.
- Be sure to check your WINS account for any additional information or verifications requested by the UW-Whitewater Financial Aid office.
- Yes. Scholarships may be used toward your tuition.
- Students apply for UW-Rock County Foundation scholarship and any community/3rd party scholarships that may be available.
- If you have been awarded financial aid, it will automatically disperse toward your tuition and fees. If there is any financial aid monies left over once this has happened, the overage will be given to you in the form of a refund. You can set up direct deposit for your refund. If you do not set up direct deposit you will receive a check in the mail to the address listed in your WINS account.
- Contact the UW-Whitewater Financial Aid office at uwwfao@uww.edu or call 262-472-1130
- Questions can also be answered at the UW-Whitewater at Rock County Warhawk Solution Center via email uwwrockinfo@uww.edu or call 608-758-6541.
Registration
To view courses visit the WINS Guest Course Search.
To view more information about class schedules, including important add/drop dates, for each semester visit the Registrar's Schedule of Classes webpage.
To view more information about the UW-Whitewater Academic Calendar, including semester start and end dates, visit the UW-Whitewater Academic Calendar webpage.
New freshman students are required to attend a campus SOAR (Student Orientation and Registration) session. SOAR sessions will give students the opportunity to meet with an advisor to discuss areas of academic interest, goals, and educational plans. Students will enroll in classes during their SOAR session. SOAR is also designed to provide students with information on campus services and resources for student success. This is also an opportunity to meet other new students.
Students register for SOAR through their WINS account. Registration for Fall and Summer semester SOARs opens on February 1st. Registration for Spring semester SOARs opens on October 1st. Once you have registered for you SOAR you will receive additional information via email and postal mail.
Fall 2026 SOAR dates:
- May 1, 2026
- May 14, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 4, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- July 16, 2026
- July 29, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- August 26, 2026
Registration FAQs
- All new freshmen will participate in a required Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) to be orientated to campus and select courses for the upcoming semester.
- New freshmen should check their WINS account for available SOAR dates.
- All students are given a designated Registration Start Time. Review your Enrollment Appointment on your WINS account. You will be able to begin registration for classes at your given day and time
- You can schedule an advising appointment with your advisor
- advisor information can be found in your WINS account
- Contact the Warhawk Solution Center to make an appointment with your advisor, 608-758-6541.
- You can utilize the Schedule of Classes to choose your desired courses based on what is available.
- The course schedule can be found by going to WINS Guest Course Search.
- Be sure to select the correct term and campus from the dropdown options
- Additional information about course scheduling can be found on the UW-Whitewater Registrar's Schedule of Classes webpage.
To register for classes, log into Stellic with your UW-Whitewater NetID and password.
Select one of the following:
- Track: Look at your degree audit to see what you have completed and what you have left
- Plan: Develop a graduation plan or see what it looks like to change your major or add more to it
- Schedule: Enroll in classes for upcoming semesters