Professional Academic Advising – Critical to Your Students’ Success For students, building a relationship with their Academic Advisor is an important step in their academic success. Academic Advisors at UWM are professionals trained to assist your student in creating a… Read More
Helping Your Student Succeed In College The staff in the Dean Of Students office enjoyed meeting so many Panther Family members during orientation. We understand that the amount of information you and your student received can be overwhelming. To help… Read More
Guiding Your Student’s Progress Toward Graduation How Do I Know If My Student Will Graduate In Four Years? It’s a common question many families ask. Most students can graduate in four years if they successfully complete 15 credits each semester. Students should attempt… Read More
Welcome Back to the Spring Semester: Check Out These Key Dates To Remember The Panther Family Association is thrilled to welcome you and your student back for the spring semester. We hope your student had a great winter break, possibly… Read More
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? 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
Preparing for Final Exam Season Winter isn’t the only thing that’s coming. Finals will be upon us soon. Here are some things to keep in mind. Change Locations – If you’ve been studying in your room, try moving to the… Read More
Get Ready For Spring 2017 Registration Spring registration is almost upon us! Continuing degree-seeking students should have see the Panther Enrollment Checklist activated over this past weekend, and will need to resolve the checklist (by either confirming or updating their… Read More
Updates From University Housing We want to help you encourage your students to learn how to navigate campus and advocate for their own education! Whether they are finding ways to get involved, navigating a roommate conflict, or looking for a… Read More
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