As an international student, participating in New Student Orientation is required and it provides opportunities to learn about UW-Milwaukee and become familiar with your new network of support.
Orientation steps to complete before you arrive in the U.S.:
Complete the required online New Student Orientation for International Students course.
Register here. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to complete the course.
Enroll in classes after completing the orientation online course.
You MUST complete step 1 to enroll in your classes. Therefore, please register for the Online New Student Orientation at your earliest convenience.
Orientation steps to complete after you arrive in the U.S.:
Complete F-1/J-1 Student Orientation, an online Canvas course.
After you have arrived in the U.S. and completed arrival check-in, you will receive access to the F-1/J-1 Student Orientation, another online Canvas course. You must complete the course before January 27, 2025.
Attend UWM’s in-person F-1/J-1 Student Orientation + Panther Transition Experience.
Details:
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time:
- Check-in: 9:30-10 a.m.
- Orientation programming: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location: Enderis Hall 107
- Registration is required. The “F-1/J-1 Student Orientation Meeting Registration” request will be available in your ISSS Connect Portal under the “Documents & Requests” section. Registration will open on December 22, 2024.
- Lunch will be provided
J-1 Exchange Students: J-1 Exchange Students should email Sue Conway (conways@uwm.edu) for information on your J-1 Exchange Student Orientation.