Helping With An End-Of-Semester Push How do the final weeks of classes and study habits impact student success? Mid-term progress hits hard for some students, with a wake-up call to step up for the final quarter push. Encouraging your student… Read More
Managing Roommate Conflicts Article courtesy of University Housing Now that we are more than a month in to the school year, we felt it is a good time to check in with you and offer some tips on how to… Read More
Helping My Homesick College Student Has your student been struggling with homesickness? What can you do to assist them? How can you help? Most college students experience homesickness. For some, it may last a few days until they acclimate to… Read More
Greetings from the Writing Center The UWM Writing Center is open for the semester for help your student succeed. Writers can easily make f2f or online (in real time) appointments via their website. Walk-ins are welcome, too, in CRT 127… Read More
How To Talk About Involvement With New Students Student Involvement is more than just student organizations. Do not wait to get involved! Being involved in something (organization, programming, a job, leadership programs, etc.) is proven to increase retention and persistence… Read More
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,… Read More
Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life Certain times in the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students. Parents and families who understand the ups and downs of the first college year are better able to help their students… Read More
Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School The first six weeks of school might well turn out to be the most challenging for your student. They’ll be adapting to the academic and social rigors of college while also learning to… Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Academic Support at UW-Milwaukee: Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) Many students have found value in attending Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) weekly tutoring, Supplemental Instruction review sessions, as well as exam review sessions, to help achieve… Read More
Moving In To University Housing Please note: As of June 12, 2019, University Housing has reached full occupancy. Moving forward, contracts will only be issued as cancellations allow. If you are a current student who does not live on campus currently,… Read More