RESOURCES

Welcome College of Integrated Studies students! This page contains specific resources for you to help navigate your educational journey. Check out information on each of our departments, or find other campus resources below.

Warhawk Solution Center

Warhawk Solution Center

Academics

How do I view my grades?

  • Grades are posted at the end of each semester and can be viewed on WINS
    • Log into WINS
    • Click GRADES
    • Click the correct TERM
    • NOTE: If a class does not show a grade, grades may not have been posted yet.

Can I take a class over for a better grade?

  • Students may repeat a limited number of courses in which they earned a grade of D, F, or NC in order to have those grades replaced. Students may not repeat for credit or grade replacement any course in which they earned a grade of C, S or higher. For further information on the repeat policy, check the most recent published Schedule of Classes, the online Schedule of Classes or the Undergraduate Catalog.

Can I take a course on a pass/fail basis?

  • If you wish to change the grading basis for a class in which you are enrolled, you can do so on WINS through the tenth day of the semester for full term courses, or the fifth day for shorter courses. You can find the specific date in the schedule of classes or the academic calendar.
  • A tutorial on how to adjust your course units is available online.
  • Verify this change on your schedule, go to the Academics section and under "other academics' selection select Class Schedule. Make sure you select the correct term.

How do I calculate my GPA?

  • Your UWW GPA is calculated by dividing your total number of honor points by the total number of graded units you attempted. 
  • If you feel there is an error in the calculation of your GPA, please contact the Registrar's Office. Be sure to include your name, phone number and UWW student ID number in any correspondence with the Registrar's Office.

What is the "W" grade?

  • It means a "Withdrawal" from a class, thus earning 0 units for the class. It indicates that you were enrolled in the class through the first ten days of the semester, or the first five days in an eight-week course or summer session. A "W" does not affect your grade point average in any way. It simply means you dropped the course.

What do I need to know about being an international student at UWW Rock County?

Placement Testing

We will be using ACT/SAT scores or alternative measures to place you in to Math and English courses. UW-Whitewater Rock County students do not take the UW System placement test. If you are interested in alternative assessment please contact the Solution Center at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu or 608-758-6541.

Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR)

After you have been admitted, please review your "Next Steps" from your admissions letter to register for your SOAR session. If you have questions about SOAR registration please contact the Solution Center at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu or 608-758-6541.

I am done with my courses at UW-Whitewater at Rock County and want to go to UW-Whitewater main campus-what do I do?

  • Complete the UW-Whitewater change of campus online form.
    • Note: You need only complete the online form.  No transcripts are needed for students going right from Rock to Whitewater.
    • When completing the form, you will be required to choose and participate in a Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) session at the UW-Whitewater campus. You will choose your classes during SOAR.

I am done with my courses at UW-Whitewater at Rock County and want to go to another UW-System School

  • You will need to complete a UW System application
  • You will be applying as a transfer student
  • You will be required to submit transcripts from high school and all higher education institutions.
  • Students who attended UW-Rock County prior to September 1, 2019 will need to order a transcript through former UW Colleges
  • Students who attended the UW-Whitewater Rock County campus after September 1, 2019 will need to order a transcript through UW-Whitewater
  • Student who attended UW-Rock County prior to September 1, 2019 AND after September 1, 2019 are encouraged to order transcripts from BOTH UW Colleges AND UW-Whitewater

Looking for academic support, career guidance and other services to help you succeed? The Rock County campus is proud to be a TRIO campus that offers equal educational opportunities for all eligible students.

The Learning Support Center offers free tutoring to all UW-Whitewater at Rock County students in math, writing, and other academic subjects. Call 608-758-6535 or use the Navigate app to schedule an appointment, or visit the center in the lower level of Andrews Hall.  Drop-in assistance may be available. The Learning Support Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some tutoring may be online via Webex or Zoom, but tutors are also available to meet in person.

What is WINS?

  • WINS is your student account and contains all your student information including, but not limited to grades, enrollment, financial aid, billing, housing, and to-do lists
  • You should check WINS on a regular basis
  • For help accessing WINS, contact UW-W helpdesk
  • For help navigating WINS go to WINS How-To’s

How do I set up my WINS account as a first-time user?

  • Visit password.uww.edu and select the log-in button on the left side of your screen.
  • The next page will require a username and password. Your username is your Net-ID, and your password will be your 7-digit ID number (both your Net-ID and ID number can be found on your admission letter)
  • You will then be prompted to change your password.
  • Once your password is changed, you can access all university accounts using your Net-ID and new password.

I can't log in to WINS, what now?

Financial Matters and Safety

What is a HawkCard and what can I do with it?

  • Students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County campus will have an ID card (HawkCard) that will allow them to access meal plans, purple points and main campus activities.
  • Purple Points can be used at the Rockin’ Grill and UWW main campus dining facilities.
  • Students can use their HawkCard to participate in Rock and main campus activities.
  • Students with a UW-Whitewater at Rock County HawkCard are able to access the following main campus services:

How do I get my HawkCard?

  • UW-W Rock County campus: Go to the Warhawk Solution Center located in Hyatt Smith Hall (Janesville)
  • UW-W main campus: Go to the HawkCard office located in the University Center (Whitewater)

Students have the opportunity to work on campus for several departments at the UWW Rock campus. Many students benefit from working part-time while going to college.  Student employment is a great way to assist with paying for the cost to attend college and helps students develop skills and gain work experience for future success in the career world. Many of these positions require Federal Work Study acceptance through financial aid. Contact the UWW Rock Solution Center at 608-758-6541 for more information about student employment and work study.  

Current positions at the UWW Rock campus include...

Solution Center Assistant

  • Greet students and all guests 
  • Make appointments for advisors and other staff
  • Answer phone and return messages
  • Return emails
  • Help answer frequently asked questions
  • Assist with projects
  • Customer service experience
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Library Assistant

  • Create displays
  • Learn to use college databases
  • Help students find academic materials
  • Customer service experience
  • Technology training
  • Check in/check out materials
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Dean's Office/Academic Affairs/Administrative Affairs Office Assistant

  • Filing
  • Scheduling
  • General office work
  • Reception
  • Social Media management
  • Additional tasks as assigned

TRiO/LSC Resource Assistant

  • Provide first point of contact in person and via phone
  • Direct students to appropriate resources
  • Make appointments with advisors and other staff
  • Assist with TRiO/LSC projects as needed
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Learning Support Center (LSC) Tutor

  • Assist fellow students one-on-one and in small groups
  • Help others with test preparation and assignments in math, science and writing intensive courses
  • Meet with instructors and/or attend lectures as necessary 
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Biology Lab Assistant

  • Prepare materials for biology laboratories and demonstrations
  • Help maintain lab facilities
  • Perform lab prep room tasks relating to organization, cleaning and inventory
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Chemistry Lab Assistant

  • Prepare materials for chemistry laboratories and demonstrations
  • Help manage lab stockroom tasks on organization, cleaning and inventory
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Placement Test Proctor

  • Assist with placement tests and set up
  • Greet and check in students for placement testing
  • Distribute and review testing materials and testing instructions
  • Monitor students taking tests
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Hawk Squad

  • Give tours of campus
  • Assist with SOAR (Student Orientation and Registration)
  • Participate on student panels and other campus events as needed
  • Be "Willie the Warhawk" for special events (Optional)
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Student Life and Events Assistant

  • Assist Student Life and Events Coordinator with event planning
  • Help with implementation of campus clubs and organizations
  • Assist with placement testing as needed
  • Assist with SOARs as needed
  • Assist with events and activities for Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Bookstore

  • Assist students with finding textbooks and other materials for classes
  • Use register to complete transactions
  • Assist with stocking textbooks at beginning and end of semesters
  • Additional tasks as assigned

We know affordability is important to you. On top of our already exceptional value, at UW-Whitewater at Rock County we award thousands of dollars in scholarships to help you pay for your education.

Read more about scholarships

Information about student accounts and billing can be found on the UW-Whitewater Financial Services website.

UWW Rock County may at times use photographs, audio, and/or video recordings of employees and students for purposes of education, publicity, and student recruitment on behalf of the university, via the Internet, print publications, and other media.

Public Spaces & Events

Please be advised that images and videos taken in public spaces and/or at public events do not require authorization for publication. Your presence in or around college facilities and/or properties, as well as at off-campus university-sponsored events, constitutes your consent to the capture and/or use of your image and/or voice by UWW Rock County and waives any claims or rights, whether in law or in equity.

Please contact UW-Whitewater University Marketing and Communications with any questions regarding photo usage and photo opt-out options.

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Severe Weather

If you choose not to attend class due to weather conditions, please  e-mail your instructor. Please keep in mind that if you miss class, you are responsible for making up the work. The campus can only be closed by order of the chancellor or governor.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is a very important part of your college experience at UW-Whitewater Rock County. Advisors are available to assist you in developing educational plans that are compatible with your life goals. The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about your educational plans rests directly with you, but your academic advisor can help!

Your academic advisor helps you to:

  • Explore your academic and career goals
  • Select classes that promote your progress toward your degree
  • Choose classes that help you to explore your interests, identify your major, or identify courses needed for a major already chosen
  • Build a class schedule that balances your homework and class load

New freshmen meet with an advisor from the Solution Center prior to the start of their first semester as part of our freshmen orientation program. As the first semester begins, new students can meet with an advisor whenever the need arises.

Advising for Transfer/Re-entry Students

Returning adult students most likely will meet an advisor prior to the start of first semester and throughout your attendance at UW-Whitewater Rock County. In addition to working individually with an advisor, the university provides a number of other resources to assist students in the academic and career exploration process.

Advising Appointments

There are several ways to make an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Navigate - Download the Navigate Student app or log in to Navigate online and use your UWW credentials

Call us at 608-758-6541

Email us at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu

Online Advising Resources

To further explore majors and careers, check out these helpful Websites:

  • Major Mania
    Information about majors available throughout the UW System

Advising FAQs

Advising is most effective when it is viewed as an ongoing process in which the students and the advisors work as partners. Students must continuously work with their advisors to develop comprehensive academic plans that lead to successful career planning.

Your academic advisor will be listed on your WINS account. Log into WINS and click AAR - Based on Course Units > Advisors

  • Make an appointment using Navigate. Schedule your own advising appointment by going to navigate and log in with your UW-Whitewater credentials OR download the Navigate Student app from Google Play or Apple App Store. 
  • Contact the Warhawk Solution Center to make an appointment with your advisor, 608-758-6541 

Academic Advisors

  • Yasmeen Badillo - Advises students with last names A-H
  • Danny Gissing - TRIO Director and advises TRIO program students
  • Sarah Harvey - Advises for Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) and Engineering Collaborative Degree with UW-Platteville
  • Sarah Laudolff - Advises students with last names I-N, advises TRIO program students, and advises students in the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) collaborative with Edgewood University
  • David McKay - Advises TRIO program students
  • Stacy Randall - Advises students with last names O-Z, ECCP students, and international students

Academic Staff

  • Ashley Mallu - Academic Program Specialist
  • Janine Peterson - Student Affairs Program Specialist
  • Deanna Renteria - Admissions Representative

If you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment with staff listed above, please contact the Solution Center at 608-758-6541 or email us at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu. TRIO students contact the TRIO/Learning Support office at 608-758-6535 or triostwk@uww.edu.

All current students can make an advising appointment using Navigate. Download the Navigate Student app or log in with your UWW credentials at uww.navigate.eab.com. 

Whitewater Campus Resources

UW-Whitewater at Rock County students, whether or not they live on the Whitewater campus, enjoy access to nearly all of the campus resources available to students attending classes at the Whitewater campus.

See the full list of campus resources