Continuing Student Checklist

Congratulations! You’re on your way to another exciting and successful semester here at Wittenberg University.

Wittenberg StudentsUse the checklist below to make sure you’re fully prepared to pounce on the upcoming term like the Tiger you are. Following these steps will help you avoid unwanted holds, maximize your financial aid, secure any housing needs, fulfill course registration requirements, and more. Tiger Up!

Continuing Students – Required

FAFSA: Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to renew your federal and state grants, loans, and work-study, as well as your institutional need-based aid. Be sure to add Wittenberg's School Code (003143). The FAFSA must be filed each year.

The 2024 - 2025 FAFSA is now open!

Accept your Financial Aid Package: Log in to Self Service to accept/decline your financial aid package, including your federal loans. If you are a first-time borrower, you will also need to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note for your loans. These requirements are available via https://studentaid.gov/. If you are unsure how to proceed with either of these steps, please refer to our online guide for more information.

Finalize Payment Options: Fall 2024 eStatements will be available in Self-Service by early June. There are many ways to finance your education at Wittenberg University! Whether you enroll in a university payment plan, utilize loans, withdrawal from a 529 plan, or make other arrangements, the earlier you make a plan, the better equipped you are to succeed.

  • View our full list of payment options and make your plan today!
  • Keep an eye out for further updates from the Office of Student Accounts. Please secure payment arrangements before the start of the Fall term.

Grant Proxy Access to your account: If you would like your parent, guardian, or another person to be able to access specific Self-Services sections you authorize, you will need to grant Proxy Access. The person granted Self-Service Proxy can log in to Self-Service using their own email address and password and see only the sections you select. These sections can include student accounts, financial aid, and grades.

Schedule a meeting with your advisor to select classes for the upcoming semester and plan for future semesters. Make sure to review your registration date and set an alarm to register as soon as you are able!

Returning Students need to complete a housing application and select housing each year they are enrolled. During the room selection process, returning students get the opportunity to select their exact room! Find out the timeline, what to expect, and when you become burbs-eligible on the housing selection webpage under “current students.”

Continuing Students – Important Resources and Things to Keep in Mind

Visit our Majors & Minors page to check out academic offerings and schedule a meeting with COMPASS if you’d like to discuss your interests.

Log in to Self Service, select “Student Planning,” then go to “My Progress” to review your progress toward graduation. If you have declared your major, you'll see progress toward your major requirements here, along with progress toward your Learning Outcomes. Questions about your Progress? Please email registrar@wittenberg.edu.

Student Organizations: Joining a student organization is a great way to further your personal growth journey by exploring more of your hobbies and meeting others with similar interests. Click the link below to see a current list of our active student organizations. You can join as a general body member in your first semester here at Witt and may find yourself on the executive board by senior year!

Your time at Wittenberg is yours to explore, engage, and connect with your peers through campus involvement. Join a student organization today!

Career and Professional Development: Visit the Office of Career and Professional Development early and often! Get started on the path to your future with tools and support that will focus on your values, interests, and abilities. Learn how to brand yourself through resumes, cover letters, and social media, and prepare for real-world experience that complements your education.

 

Renew or apply for accommodations through Accessibility Services, if applicable.

Consider exploring campus resources to support your success. For assistance identifying resources that can support your experience, schedule a meeting with COMPASS.

Study Abroad: Wittenberg students travel the world every year and have embarked on many global adventures from Africa to South Korea to Costa Rica and many more. The Office of International Education is here to help you select the perfect program for enhancing your college journey! Interested students can set up an appointment with the Director of International Education, Maria del Mar Aponte Rodriguez, to discuss Study Abroad options and ask questions.

To see what our current students are doing abroad, follow our Instagram, @wittabroad. To Discover our Study Abroad program offerings, click here!

One of the most exciting aspects of Wittenberg University's Connections Curriculum is FIRE Week: Focused, Integrated, Reflective, Experience. During this time, students have a chance to engage in-depth with faculty, staff, and other students on a wide range of topics.

Interested in continuing your education at Wittenberg? Explore our graduate programs today!

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