Winona State Admitted Transfer Student Checklist

• Thoroughly read through the acceptance &/or registration letter and information sent in the mail.

• Carefully review the Degree Audit Report (DARS) included in the acceptance letter envelope – contact the admissions office and talk to a transfer counselor if there are questions (800-342-5978 ext 5100)

• If you are still taking courses at the current school – check www.minnesotacas.org or www.mntransfer.org for transferability of courses.

• If Nursing or Education is the major area of interest, contact those departments for information about courses, requirements & deadlines for application to the program.

• Fill out financial aid application – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at www.fafsa.gov  (Winona State code #002394).

• If applicable, fill out the housing application– sent by mail a few weeks after acceptance.  Or start to think about off-campus living. 

• Contact the Technical Support Services to sign up for laptop orientation & distribution. (If you attend an advising session, you may sign up for a laptop at that time). 

• Contact special interest groups/department that may be of interest: including – Theatre, Music, Art, Cultural Diversity and/or Athletics.

• Registration materials will be sent in the mail when the time to register nears – thoroughly read through the registration information.

• Attend a transfer advising session – attend a short orientation, understand your DARS and meet with a faculty advisor for advising & registration. 

• If unable to attend a transfer advising session, contact the academic department to make an appointment with a faculty advisor for help with advising and registration.  This will help keep you on track.

• Register for your courses on-line.

Once registered for classes: 

• Pick up laptop on your scheduled day & time. 

• Get your picture I.D. taken (Somsen 207).

• Double check with financial aid to make sure everything is in order. 

• Buy your books – either on-line or in the bookstore.  Students may also use the textbook reservation option.

• Attend class.

Please contact the Admissions office for specific questions or concerns – at www.winona.edu/admissions  or call at 800-342-5978 ext 5100 or e-mail at admissions@winona.edu 

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