Getting Started

Why do I need to activate my UW-Stout Account?

The first step is to activate your UW-Stout Microsoft account. Activating your UW-Stout Account will create the email, username, and password and will provide access to essential technologies at UW-Stout such as UW-Stout email, the course management system (Canvas), and Access Stout.

• Email Address: UW-Stout student email addresses are username@my.uwstout.edu (i.e., doej1234@my.uwstout.edu). 
• Password: A single password serves all campus systems mentioned above. Forget your password? You can reset it by visiting Microsoft Online Password Reset.

To activate your UW-Stout Microsoft Account:

1. Go to https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/activate-your-account 
2. Click on the "Activate Your Microsoft Account" button and follow the prompts.

Why do I need a university account?

Students must use their UW-Stout email for all campus communication. Online course instruction, tuition billing information and other campus messages will be available only through this email account. As a student, you are responsible for checking your UW-Stout email account!

Note: To access your email for the first time, you must have completed Step 1: Activate Your UW-Stout Microsoft Account.

To access your email:

1. Visit myapps.uwstout.edu or navigate to the Login page (upper right corner of uwstout.edu)
2. Log in using your credentials. Remember, your email address is formatted username@my.uwstout.edu

Pro Tip: Add the Outlook mobile app to your phone or mobile device for easy access to your inbox! Find out how.

What is Access Stout?

Access Stout is your self-service area for a number of student services you may want to access 24/7.

Here, you are able to:

• Register (add/drop) for courses
• Access your final grades or print an unofficial transcript
• View or pay your current tuition bill
• View or accept financial aid awards
• ...and many, many other functions

To log in to Access Stout:

1. Go to https://access.uwstout.edu/
2. Go to Self Service:
   
3. Go to Student Center:
   
   
    
4. For guides on various tasks, visit Step-by-Step Guides 

What is the Student Account Contract? Why is it required?

All students are required to have a signed Student Account Contract form on file with the Student Business Services Office in order to register for courses each semester. This form does not obligate you to use the payment plan, but merely indicates you have read and understood the payment plan and any finance charges that could be applied if you do not pay in full by the due date.

To complete the Student Account Contract, follow this step-by-step guide:

• Completing your Student Account Contract (PDF)

(This step is required for Fall and Spring terms but not for Winterm or Summer enrollment).

Now that you are in Access Stout, you can register.

To get registered in your first course, follow the step-by-step guide:

• Searching and Enrolling in CI Classes 

All students are required to set up their eRefund preferences in their student account in Access Stout. eRefunds are refunds from your UW-Stout student account that are electronically deposited directly in a United States checking or savings bank account designated by you. The eRefund account will only be used for depositing. If you have the same account saved for making online payments you are the only one who can initiate that transaction. This is a one-time process that will only need to be repeated if you change checking/saving accounts and need to update your eRefund preferences.

To set up your eRefund:

1. Go to eRefund.
2. Enter  your UW-Stout's User Name (without the "@my.uwstout.edu") and Password.
   
   
    
3. Click on eRefunds in the top menu bar.
   
   
    
4. Click on Set Up Account.
   
   
    
5. Complete all required fields, then click "Continue".
   
   
    
6. Check agreement authorizing UW-Stout to deposit funds.
    
7. Click Continue, you should see confirmation that your eRefund account is set up.