Rock County
Fall 2027 (Classes begin in September 2027)
Set up your UW-Whitewater Credentials
<p>Newly admitted Warhawks should first set up their UW-Whitewater Net-ID and password with Okta. Your Net-ID allows you to access most web systems at UW-Whitewater, including WINS. WINS is where you will view and accept financial aid and scholarship offers, and register for Warhawks SOAR orientation.</p>
<p>To do so, navigate to the email account used to apply to UW-Whitewater. Follow the link in an email from noreply@okta.com to set your password. You will select "Activate Okta account" and follow all necessary steps. If you do not find the email or the link has expired, contact the IT Help Desk at 262-472-4357 or at helpdesk@uww.edu.</p>
Start Your Optional Housing Contract
<p>Housing is available, but not required, for Rock County campus students in the residence halls on the Whitewater campus. If you do choose to live in the residence halls on the Whitewater campus, a free bus shuttles students between campuses. </p>
<p>The fall housing application is available starting Oct. 1, 2026. Due to the high demand for on-campus housing, we recommend you submit the online housing application and contract, and the $125 housing deposit, as soon as you are able. Visit <a href="/housing/future-residents/apply-to-live-on-campus">Housing Contracts</a> to begin.</p>
Complete the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
<p>The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an accessible source of financial support for incoming students. This form is available for any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. Visit <a href="/financialaid">Financial Aid</a> for more information.</p>
Register for Warhawks SOAR
<p>Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) at UW-Whitewater at Rock County is your required orientation where you will learn more about university life, meet with academic advisors, and register for your classes. Warhawks SOAR registration is available starting Feb. 1, 2027, in your WINS account. UW-Whitewater at Rock County Warhawks SOAR takes place on the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus, located at 2909 Kellogg Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546.</p>
<p>(Transfer students should contact the Warhawk Solution Center for assistance in registration. Stop by our office, call us at 608-758-6541, or email uwwrockinfo@uww.edu.)</p>
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Register for Warhawks SOAR
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<p>UW-Whitewater at Rock County Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) is the first orientation program for new freshman, where you will learn more about the university, meet with academic advisors, and register for your classes. Warhawks SOAR registration is available starting Feb. 1, 2026, in your WINS account. UW-Whitewater at Rock County Warhawks SOAR takes place on the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus, located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2909+Kellogg+Ave,+Janesville,+WI+53546/@42.6483157,-89.0574357,391m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880618e1d8806b15:0x28a99b5c046e1b62!8m2!3d42.6481015!4d-89.0555563!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3hpf6z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2909 Kellogg Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546</a>.</p>
<p>Transfer students should contact the Warhawk Solution Center for assistance in registration. Stop by our office, call us at 608-758-6541, or email <a href="mailto:uwwrockinfo@uww.edu">uwwrockinfo@uww.edu</a>.)</p>
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