First-Year & Transfer Next Steps

Provide your immunization documentation twu.edu/immunization

First-Year Students: Submit final high school transcripts with graduation date

Transfer Students: Submit final transcripts from current college with all grades

Set up your TWU Gmail account and check it daily

Go to gmail.twu.edu and log in with your Pioneer Portal login. The first login must be on a desktop or laptop computer. Your email login information is the same as your Pioneer Portal. Example: JPioneer@twu.edu
Follow these steps to enable 2-step verification for access to your TWU Gmail account: TWU Help Article and Google Help Article
You can access your TWU Gmail account anytime from gmail.twu.edu or logging into your Pioneer Portal account at portal.twu.edu

We recommend checking your TWU Gmail account daily or once a week. This is where communication from TWU is sent, including scholarships and financial aid award letters, housing selection and enrollment information, so it’s important to check it often. For help, contact servicedesk@twu.edu or call 940-898-3971.
Find detailed step-by-step instructions for signing up to TWU Gmail. For help with set up, contact servicedesk@twu.edu or call 940-898-3971.

Renew FAFSA each year to qualify for more types of financial aid

Submit the TWU General Scholarship Application and automatically match with scholarships you qualify for.

Housing is required and guaranteed for students under 21, or with fewer than 60 credit hours.

Submit the housing application, pay the housing deposit and choose your meal plan

First-Year Students: Register online (required)
twu.edu/orientation/first-year-orientation/

Transfer Students: Register online (transfer orientation not required, but recommended)
twu.edu/orientation/transfer-orientation/

First-Year Students: Register for classes with your academic advisor during orientation

Transfer Students: If you do not attend orientation, please schedule a time to meet with your advisor and discuss registering for classes

Pay by the posted deadlines to avoid deleting your course schedule.

Review your tuition charges and fees

Learn how to sign up for installment payment plans

Complete these steps as soon as possible