By completing the following steps you'll be prepared for Orientation and to begin your journey as a Yellow Jacket fall semester!
If you haven't already, fill out your Schedule Preference Form, choose your Orientation Date and complete your Liability Form.
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Thursday, July 17
Tuesday, July 22
Thursday, August 21
Thursday, August 14
Click into this section to find due dates, the Payment Portal, and information about Federal Aid, Scholarships, Grants and more!
For more information on Financial Aid and Billing, please click here.
Select Your Housing Assignment
Whether you live on campus, off, or commute, Residence Life & Housing is here to make the BW experience feel like home!
June 6: You'll gain access to your room options.
June 13: Select your room from approved options.
If you haven't already, fill out your Housing Exemption Form by the July 1 deadline.
Visit our Commuter Student group page to learn more about being a commuter, including the Commuter Lounge and the Commuter Activity Board.
Download the GET Mobile App and prepare you BW Mobile Student ID
Learn how to add your Mobile ID to your Wallet by clicking here.
Need more BW Tech assistance? Click here and learn how to do more!
Finish Your Required Training Modules
An individualized link has been sent to you on August 12. Please check your BW email after that date.
(Don't see it in e-mail? Check the spam folder!)
Still not seeing a link? Try this one.
Use your BW credentials to sign in for the required training modules. The required training modules will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Please complete these by August 22.
Take the BW New Student Survey
All first-year BW students take this survey upon entering the University.
This brief survey (10-20 minutes) helps incoming first-year students reflect on their goals for college and beyond. Results are used by BW faculty and staff to better understand each student’s strengths and needs, connecting them with relevant campus resources. You are expected to complete the survey by August 8, 2025.
Available: You will receive an email with the survey link following your orientation session.
Complete Your Additional Forms
4-Year Graduation Guarantee (optional) form: Available June 1
Deadline: September 8
Make Your First Semester Payment
The first payment for the 2025-2026 school year is due August 15.
For more information on Billing, please click here.
Instrumental ensemble auditions are required for all Conservatory students; and are additionally open to any student who wishes to audition for:
• Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra
• Baldwin Wallace Symphonic Wind Ensemble
• Baldwin Wallace Symphonic Band
Thoroughly review all details in this important document BEFORE signing up for an audition time:
2025-2026 Conservatory Instrumental Auditions Document
When signing up for an audition, please note:
• Select only ONE audition time and use the earliest times first, avoiding gaps between signups unless absolutely necessary.
• Ensure that you sign up for a time specific for your instrument, and follow the correct location listed in SignUpGenius.
• Audition locations listed as TBD will be decided upon later this summer and emailed out no later than one week before auditions.
• Be careful and intentional when signing up in SignUpGenius — because manual edits to any times cannot be done until the week of August 4.
2025-2026 Conservatory Instrumental Auditions SignUpGenius
For questions regarding instrumental ensemble auditions please reach out to the Director of Orchestral Studies, Professor Droste at ddroste@bw.edu.
For questions regarding the SignUpGenius audition times please reach out to the Conservatory Scheduling Coordinator, Bradley Kramer at bkramer@bw.edu.
My Records is the central location for all of your personal information regarding your education at Baldwin Wallace, including register for classes, see your final grades, view & accept financial aid, view & pay your student bill and view & change your personal information.
For information on meal plans and Dining Services, please click here.
Learn About Student Employment
Click into this section to watch a short video about finding jobs on campus and the tools we use to find campus employment.
Visit the Student Employment Center for more information.
Learn About the Rave Alert System
Baldwin Wallace University utilizes the Rave Alert System to notify the BW community of emergency situations. All BW students are automatically opted in to receive email alerts through their BW email account.
Get Your Parking Pass
Available August 1.
All registered students with a vehicle on campus are required to purchase a parking pass and register their vehicle(s) with Parking Services. For more information, please click here.
Complete the Semester Checklist
Every semester, students must complete the items on this checklist to avoid holds on their registration. If you've missed any items, make sure they're done before classes begin!
Click into this section to find resources for general campus questions, counseling, the Health Center, Academic Advising, One Stop, IT Support, Accessible Education, Dining, Financial Aid, and more!
Know Your Rights with FERPA
Learn and understand how federal law governs your educational records.
Find your textbooks, favorite BW apparel and more at our BW Union Spirit Shop in Strosacker Hall and The Buzz on Front located at 100 Front St.
Don't forget to shop online ahead of time!
