UW 4-Year Campus Student (Non-Degree-Seeking Online Student)

Prior to Registration

  1. Complete the UW System Special (or non-degree-seeking) Student electronic application. Applications for admission as a special/non-degree student must be submitted electronically no later than the Tuesday prior to the close of registration.

    For Spring 2009 - Applications for admission as a special/non-degree student must be submitted electronically no later than Tuesday, January 06, 2009

    For Summer 2009 - Applications for admission as a special/non-degree student must be submitted electronically no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2009

  2. It can take three to five business days to complete the special student application process and activate registration access. You will be notified by email as soon as access to registration is available. This email will include instructions for obtaining a user ID & password.
  3. When access is available, Click on the "Click here to access PRISM" link below.
  4. View the tutorials located in PRISM.
  5. The sign-in button will open the PRISM login window. (Remember, passwords are case-sensitive.)
  6. Enter your User ID and Password. If you do not know your PRISM ID or password, click here to get that information.
  7. Click "Sign In."
  8. PRISM will allow you to view any holds that have been placed on your record that may affect your ability to register for classes; therefore, check your record to determine if you have any holds.
  9. It is suggested that you change your password for security reasons. Save your password.

Registration

  1. Click on the "Click here to access PRISM" link below.
  2. The sign-in button will open the PRISM login window.
  3. Enter your User ID and Password. (Remember, passwords are case-sensitive.)
  4. Click "Sign In."
  5. To register for a class, see the instructions provided in the PRISM Student Help Tutorial "Add a Class"
  6. If the class is closed because it has reached its enrollment limit, you can request that you are added to the waitlist by emailing decoordinator@uwc.edu. Be sure to include the course name and number, your full name, and email address.
  7. Payment: Your ONLINE registration is NOT complete and you do not have a seat in the course(s) until your online tuition and fees are paid in full.

You will not receive an invoice. After you have registered in PRISM, you can pay your tuition by using instructions below.

Pay Tuition Online

Your seat in the course is not secure until your online tuition is paid in full.

  1. Logon to PRISM.
  2. Self Service > Student Center > Make a Payment.
  3. Follow the on screen instructions.
  4. Note additional charge for credit card option.

Click here to access PRISM

Note: All students are encouraged to coordinate class scheduling with the assistance of their home campus academic advisor prior to PRISM registration. Failure to use the academic advising services can result in missed opportunities, overlooked requirements, and transfer problems.

After Registration and Payment

Once you are guaranteed a seat in an Online course, you should review the Class Orientation section. It is critical that you go over this material before the first day of class.