Before You Start

Our advisors are always available to answer your questions and ensure you have a smooth transition to campus.

Before you start the steps below, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

After you receive the electronic copy of your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:

1. Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
2. Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
3. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.

After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the US Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.

• Visa appointment and processing wait time
• Visa photo requirements
• Studying in the US

You will need to complete and submit the following form(s) before your arrival:

• Immunization Requirement: Complete the mandatory health and immunization requirements. Learn more here. Documentation submitted through patient portal. TB testing required upon arrival:
• FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.
• UWY Liability Waiver.

Review your conditional offer letter and make sure that you have submitted all documents listed as missing.

Once all your documents are submitted, please submit your I-20 Request Form along with your financial statements as outlined in the Certificate of Finances.

• Undergraduate Certificate of Finances
• Graduate Certificate of Finances – General

The university will process your I-20 and email it to you as soon as possible – please expect a minimum of 10 business days.

As soon as you have your I-20, please Apply for Your Visa.

Pay in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays.

Submit payment for your tuition and fees via Flywire:

Flywire by Peer Transfer: To submit international and domestic ACH payments via Wyoming International’s Flywire portal:

• Flywire payment options include international wires, international credit cards, and other country specific payment options.
• Flywire guarantees the best exchange rates, offers 24/7 multilingual customer service, and provides payment tracking and an instant payment receipt.
• Flywire will be accepting U.S. bank accounts.

STEP 1

Visit WyoWeb to obtain your username and initial password

For first-time users, visit wyoweb.uwyo.edu to create your WyoRecords account. It’s your portal to becoming a UW student!
Click on the blue text in the upper right-hand corner that says Obtain Username and Initial Password.

STEP 2

Create your WyoRecords account

After clicking on “Obtain Username and Initial Password,” enter your last name and date of birth as they appear on your admission letter. Then enter your university W# (found on your admit letter) and leave the last four digits of SSN field blank. Be sure you have entered all the required information and then click Submit.

Important Note: Your username and initial password will appear on the screen after your submission so be sure to remember this information. These are the credentials you will use to access WyoRecordsfor the first time and you’ll be prompted to change your password the first time you log in.

STEP 3

Log in to WyoRecords and change your password

Log in using the username and initial password you received in Step 2. You will be prompted to enter a new password after logging in for the first time. You also may be prompted to re-enter your username and new password.

You’re now ready to log in and begin your enrollment checklist! If you wish to access WyoRecordsdirectly and bookmark it in your browser, you can access the main WyoRecords login screen here. Remember, you can always access WyoRecords from WyoWeb which is UW’s link portal to many important resources.

Important: This will become your login for many tools you will use at UW so be sure to remember it or use a secure password keeper.

We are so excited for you to join us on the University of Wyoming campus!

Once you book your flights, you must fill out the student arrival form. If your family is joining you, you must also complete the family arrival form. Please make sure to enter detailed travel and arrival information so that the on-campus team can trace your travel progress.

To ensure a smooth transition to your new home, plan to arrive on the official move-in day for Spring 2025, which is January 16, 2025. Airport pickup is available from Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) to campus and will be provided to students that arrive on business days during the week of January 13 – 16, 2025.

Any transportation from Denver International Airport (DIA), which is about 2 driving hours away from your destination, the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, must be arranged by the student as we do not provide pickup from Denver International Airport.

Students arriving in Laramie before Thursday, January 16, 2025, can move into the residence halls starting Monday, January 13, 2025. All additional days in the residence halls before move-in day (January 16, 2025) will be charged to the student at a per night rate and must be communicated to the Student Success Coordinator for preparation purposes.

Students that arrive prior to Monday, January 13, 2025, must arrange a hotel at their own expense or must have off- campus housing accommodations prepared. Transportation will not be provided to bring students from the hotel to campus to move in, thus it is the students’ responsibility to arrange transportation to come to campus for move-in.

However, early arrivals are optional and require that the student has submitted their arrival details, at least, three weeks prior to move-in date (mhoferm1@uwyo.edu) in order to secure accommodation in the dorms during the week of move-in date. Early arrivals are encouraged to communicate with the Managing Director of Wyoming International in advance (mhoferm1@uwyo.edu).

Late arrivals after the start of class must be approved by the Managing Director before departure to the United States. An unapproved arrival after the start of class can result in a denial of entry to the United States at initial port of entry (airport).

Move-in dates

For all application and payment deadlines as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit the Important Dates page.

We are looking forward to meeting you in person!

Official Transcripts

All incoming Wyoming International students are required to submit official transcripts in-person, electronically, or by physical mail prior to or upon arrival to campus. If your transcript is not issued in English, you will need to bring an official English translation.

In-Person:

Bring transcripts to on-campus orientation. Make sure they are sealed in an envelope with a school stamp

By Mail:

Hard copy transcripts can be sent directly to the university by mail in a sealed envelope with adhesive to:

UW Admissions
1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3435
Laramie, WY 82071

Electronically:

If your school uses the following electronic transcript services they will be considered official:

• Credentials Solutions
• National Student Clearing House
• eScrip-Safe
• Scoir

Note: If your transcript does not list the date of graduation, please also bring proof of graduation from your secondary or post-secondary institution, such as a graduation certificate

There are two options to get advising and register for classes:

1. We can connect you with your advisor before your arrival on campus:
If you have enough time before your scheduled travel, we can connect you with your advisor to arrange for a remote advising session either via e-mail or Zoom. You should then be able to register for classes. Please reach out to your Student Success Coordinator at studentservices@uwyointernational.org to learn more about your advisor and how to connect with them.

2. Class registration upon arrival on campus:
If you are not able to connect with your advisor before you arrive on campus, advising appointments and class schedules will be arranged upon arrival on campus. We will connect you with your advisor in person to go over your course scheduling details and you will receive all tools to register for your classes once you are here.

You’ve been admitted to the University of Wyoming, now comes the time for our Online International Pre-Arrival Orientation. In our Online orientation you will be given a brief overview of some important parts of campus, of immigration regulations, and more. The information in the Online orientation will help you as you prepare for your journey to the University!

This online orientation is REQUIRED.
Students who do not complete this online orientation prior to the start of classes will have a hold placed on their UW account which will prevent them from changing their spring classes or registering for summer or fall classes.

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

If you are arriving for the spring semester, you will be arriving in Laramie during winter season, which means that temperatures will be colder than you might be used to, and we want to make sure that you have what you need in order to stay comfortable and warm. Consider bringing the following items with you if you are arriving in January:

Warm winter coat with a hood
Warm winter boots with good traction
Long-sleeve shirts and pullovers
Wool hat
Gloves
Scarf
Long underwear or stockings (I know this sounds funny, but you will love them!)
Warm socks

There are also plenty of shopping opportunities once you get here. However, you want to be in somewhat warm clothes when you arrive here in the Rocky Mountain region.

Mandatory International Student Orientation will be held on August 22 and 23, 2024 starting at 8 am. You will receive an orientation schedule once you arrive on campus. Orientation will help you successfully kick start your academic career and you will receive a full campus tour, get help to setup your student account, and hear important information about Laramie and its wonderful community.

We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Order a free SIM card.

campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.

Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:

• A free SIM card
• Unlimited talk and text
• High speed data
• Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network

For more information, visit campussims.com.

International Student Loans

Embarking on your educational journey in the United States shouldn’t come with the roadblock of finding a co-signer for financial aid. Shorelight recognizes this hurdle and has proactively partnered with premier financing organizations such as Fly Finance, MPower Financing, and Prodigy Finance. This strategic collaboration eliminates the traditional barriers international students face, such as the need for a co-signer, collateral, or an established US credit history, streamlining your path to securing educational funding.

Find the right loan organization for you on Shorelight.com.

Easy Flight Bookings and Travel Discounts

StudentUniverse in collaboration with Shorelight, provides exclusive student-only discounts on flights around the world. StudentUniverse has exclusive deals with airlines to get the lowest-possible airfare for international students. If your travel plans change, don’t worry – all purchases have 24-hour risk-free cancellation.

StudentUniverse can be used to book not only your flight to campus, but also provides the best deals for Spring break and other travel. Use it to explore new cities like San Francisco or NYC, or book through them to go hiking in Yosemite National Park, or even when you fly home to visit family.

Center for Academic Success

A website with access to virtual tutors, career advisors, and online resources to help you throughout your university studies

Getting ready to study abroad can be challenging! Would you like some help with that? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) has many free resources for you! For example, you can watch a quick webinar on Culture Shock and Mental Health, or take a short eLearning course on Obtaining Your Visa, Understanding Health Insurance, Major & Career Exploration, and so much more.

If you wish you could just ask a real person a question, you can also use the Live Chat button to reach one of our highly-trained support staff, or you can schedule a Zoom session with one of our friendly Student Success Coaches, Professional Tutors, or Career Services staff—all of whom are experts at helping international students with anything from pre-arrival support and campus life to academic subject areas and career guidance.

Don’t wait to activate your free account at CAS—you are eligible as soon as you pay your university deposit.

After you register:

• After self-registering, you’ll receive an email within two business days to let you know that your account is approved (or if not, how to fix the problem). Just follow the link to log in!
• Check your spam folder if you don’t see our email within two days—or just return to the Home page linked above to try logging in with your email and password. If you encounter any trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.

If you were pre-registered:

• Some students may be admin-registered at the request of their university to save you the trouble of signing up.
• If you get an email from Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success saying that your account has been created, just follow the link to complete your registration. You only need to create your password and check the boxes (Steps 5-10 above).
• If you are told that you were admin-registered, but you can’t find our welcome email, just go to our Home page, click “Sign up now” and complete Steps 3-10. If you can’t guess the right email or how your name was entered, use our LiveChat to get help.