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Next Steps for Online Students

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Log in to STARS

wiu.edu/stars

Access your STARS student portal to:

  • Register for Leatherneck Launch orientationÌý
  • Once you sign up for Leatherneck Launch you will be sent an email with details about New Student Registration Prep. This is aÌý virtual session in your account to guide you through the first steps of registration, where you will learn more about course offerings and other academic opportunities. After completion, you can meet with your academic advisor and register for your classes!Ìý

  • Check your Financial AidÌý

Use your ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app ID and your date of birth (mmddyyyy format) to log in to STARS


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Activate Email & ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½appOnline

wiu.edu/activate

Activate your ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app account to access ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app email and ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½appOnline

  • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app email connects you to Financial Aid and ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app student services
  • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½appOnline is your portal to connect to courses, homework and more

Use your ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app ID and your ECOM username toÌýset up your ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app email account


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Financial Resources

wiu.edu/fa

  • Estimate your financial aid using the Net Price Calculator
  • Apply for financial aid using the if you are eligible to file an application
    Student loans, federal grants, state grants and some scholarships are awarded through the FAFSA
  • Add ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's school code (001780) to receive your ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app award letter
  • Complete a Special Circumstances Appeal if your income has recently changed due to COVID-19 or other concerns

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Scholarship Information

wiu.edu/scholarships

  • ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Foundation scholarship applications are due:
    • December 1 for the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Presidential Scholarship
    • February 15 for incoming freshmen
    • May 1 for incoming transfer students

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Housing Options

wiu.edu/housing

  • Complete your housing application if you would like to live on the Macomb campus at wiu.edu/apply4housing