Getting Started
You've been admitted to the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium. Congratulations! But what's the best way to get started? This guide gives a quick overview of some of the most important topics as you begin, but please contact us with any questions you have. Also, if you don't plan to begin the program in the term you were admitted, please contact us so we can update our records.
Review Degree Requirements
You should make sure you understand what's required for you to complete the degree. The Program Overview page gives an outline of what's required.
Planning your Degree
After having an understanding of the degree requirements and program costs, you can plan your degree. Click here for more information on planning your degree.
Activating your Account
When you applied, you received your username and student ID by email. You also would have received instructions for activating your account. Your username is used to access classes, email, library services, and the student information system (CampS). If you have not yet activated your account, click here to activate your account now.
Registering for Classes
After you have a plan, you can register for classes. Click here for more information on registering for classes.
You've registered! Now what?
We're happy that you were able to successfully register! Here is some more information you should be aware of as you begin to take classes.
Send official transcripts to the Admissions Office
If you only uploaded transcripts during the admissions process, you still need to have official transcripts reported to UW-Eau Claire before taking classes. Any transcripts you uploaded are considered unofficial. You should now request an official transcript be sent to the Admissions Office from each school where you earned a bachelor's degree or higher. If your degree was earned from UW-Eau Claire, a transcript does not need to be sent.
All official transcripts must be sent by your institution directly to UW-Eau Claire through a secured electronic delivery service (Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.) or US Postal mail to the address below. Emails and faxes are not accepted as official documents.
UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Begin checking your new email account
Your UWEC email account will be created a few days after you have been notified of your acceptance. It would be good to start checking your email account on a regular basis as official university communications plus messages from classes you're in go to that account. If you have a smartphone, you can configure it to receive email automatically so it's easier to check (Android Instructions | iOS Instructions)
Accessing Class
The UW MBA Consortium uses Canvas for all courses. You can access Canvas at https://uws.instructure.com/, selecting UW-Eau Claire as your organization when logging in. Two weeks before a class starts, you’ll receive an email at your UW-Eau Claire email account with access instructions. One week before the class officially starts, it will open so you can begin reviewing content and planning out your semester. View a video tour of a Canvas course.
Books/materials
One thing you'll need to do before classes start is order books/materials. It's usually best to review what books/materials are required by viewing details about the class(es) you're enrolled in. If books/materials have not been assigned for a term yet, you will not see books/materials listed on the course's page. We generally add books and materials no later than six weeks before a term starts.
Learn more about billing
We want to make sure you're on track throughout your time in the program, so don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.