New Student Registration & Orientation
Registration and orientation mark the beginning of your Warrior journey. These events prepare students for academic success while giving them the opportunity to get to know other Winona State students.
It gets real at registration. Learn about how registration events will set you up for your first semester.
All incoming students (and up to 2 guests) should plan to attend one of our in-person Registration Days or a Virtual New Student Registration event.
During registration, you will:
- Meet with an academic advisor to build your class schedule and register
- Take your ID photo
- Choose your laptop
- Learn about campus resources
There is an $80 fee for these registration events that will be applied to your student account. This fee covers expenses such as advisors’ time, ID card processing, and informational mailings.
Contact admissions@winona.edu or 507.457.5100 if you have any questions about signing up for registration.
Whatever format you prefer, you will get individualized help from an advisor to discuss academic plans, register for classes, and answer any questions you may have.
Schedule a Rochester Registration Advising Meeting
WSU-Rochester students can schedule an appointment or register for an Advising & Registration Event through the Student & Campus Services Office at wsurstudentservices@winona.edu or 507.285.7100.
Please provide your name, email, and major when making an appointment.
Before attending your registration meeting, you should complete these 2 steps.
Zoom Account
Set up your student Zoom account through the Minnesota State system before meeting with an advisor on Zoom.
Email Account
Log into your student email account using your StarID username and password.
This is the official WSU communication system and the only email that we will use to contact you.
Contact the WSU School of Graduate Studies Office to connect with your advisor:
- gradoffice@winona.edu
- 507.457.5038
On the Winona campus, New Student Welcome Week is Aug. 21-24, 2025. Residence Hall move-in is Aug. 21 from 9am-4pm.
If you have housing-related questions, contact the Housing & Residence Life Office.
First-Year Experiences
Get an immersive early start to your career at Winona State with our first-year experiences—choose between the great outdoors and the classroom.
You will:
- Move in early
- Start meeting new friends before classes begin
- Go camping, rock climbing, hiking, and paddling to explore the outdoor resources around Winona
- Earn a credit before the semester begins
This program is a unique opportunity to make strong, lasting connections with other incoming students, spend a few days in the beautiful Mississippi River Valley and meet current student leaders whose insights can help your first year be a success.
Register with your advisor for PESS 144-10 Contemporary Activities: Warrior Expedition to join in!
Email the Outdoor Education & Recreation Center
The University Scholars Program pairs first-year students with award-winning faculty in small and interactive classes about today’s most pressing topics, ranging from mental health and social media to climate change and family.
These seminars are designed for connection. You’ll build lasting friendships, find your voice, and explore big questions in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Along the way, you’ll develop the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that future leaders need—and that employers demand.
Enroll in LAS 101: University Scholars Seminar and start your journey as a University Scholar, where learning means belonging.
Email the University Scholars Program
Orientation is handled differently on the Winona and Rochester campuses.
Orientation continues throughout your first semester with the Orientation 100 course.
This one-credit class teaches you everything you need to be successful at WSU and enjoy your college experience.
- WSU Student Code of Conduct: All WSU students are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct
- WSU-Rochester Student Handbook (PDF): This contains a variety of important WSU-Rochester campus information
- Direct Deposit: Learn how to set up your direct deposit account to receive student paychecks, student refunds, and financial aid overage checks
- Tuition Payment Process: Learn about different tuition payment options, dates and deadlines, and financial aid awards.
- Student Technology Guide: Learn more about the technology WSU has to offer
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