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First Year Focus

First-Year Focus: Overcoming A Poor Start Academically

January 12, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsletterAcademic Support, campus services, first year focus

First-Year Focus: Overcoming A Poor Start Academically It’s not uncommon for a student (or their parent) to be disappointed in their grades after the first semester or two of college. Some students even end up on Academic Probation – which can… Read More

When Should A Student Pick A Major?

January 11, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsletterAcademic Support, campus services, CPaRC, first year focus

When Should A Student Pick A Major? As the spring semester begins, many families ask if their undecided student should be picking a major. Others ask if it’s OK if their student changes their major. These are common questions. Many… Read More

Thriving In The First Six Weeks Of School

September 29, 2020First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsletterAcademic Support, campus services, dean of students, first year focus, health, student involvement

Thriving In The First Six Weeks Of School The first six weeks of school might well turn out to be the most challenging for your student. This school year is especially unique, but these early weeks of a students first… Read More

Tips For Handling Homesickness

September 24, 2020First Year Focus, Panther Family Newslettercampus services, Norris Health Center

Tips For Handling Homesickness Homesickness is a natural reaction to going away to college and is a very normal part of the human experience. When we feel homesick, we’re feeling insecure or uncomfortable with where we are, physically and emotionally, and are longing… Read More

COVID-19 Training, Self-Reporting

August 31, 2020First Year Focus, Generaldean of students, health

COVID-19 Training, Self-Reporting UWM will be closely monitoring any potential coronavirus outbreaks on campus. To assist with that, any students who test positive for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed as infected based on their symptoms are expected to report that… Read More

Ask Keri: How Do I Pay Tuition And Fees?

August 31, 2020First Year Focus, Panther Family Newsletterfinances, financial aid

Ask Keri: How Do I Pay Tuition And Fees? UWM tuition and fees are most often paid through your student’s PAWS account. Your student can give you designate access to their PAWS account so you can view charges and assist… Read More

First Year, Transfer Students Welcomes Set

August 12, 2020First Year Focus, Generalcampus services, fall welcome, first year focus, special events

First Year, Transfer Students Welcomes Set Panther Academic Welcome and Transfer and Adult Student Welcome Day are again scheduled for the start of the school year. Please encourage your new or transfer student to take part in these activities. For… Read More

UWM Residency Policy Update

May 28, 2020First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsletterUniversity Housing

UWM Residency Policy Update Story courtesy of University Housing The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is continuing planning for a healthy, safe and successful Fall 2020 semester. While a number of possibilities are still being considered for fall instruction, we are writing… Read More

Chancellor To Host Town Hall For Future Students And Families

May 20, 2020First Year Focus, General, Panther Family Newsletter

Chancellor To Host Town Hall For Future Students And Families Please join me and other UW-Milwaukee leaders for a virtual town hall meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. During these unparalleled times of COVID-19, we understand that uncertainty… Read More

Career Planning & Resource Center Four-Year Plan

March 9, 2020First Year Focus, Generalcampus services, careers, CPaRC

Career Planning & Resource Center Four-Year Plan UWM’s Career Planning & Resource Center is asking students to take a closer look at their future by creating a four-year plan to prepare themselves for their careers after college. The four-year plan… Read More

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