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Student Directory Information And FERPA

May 4, 2022First Year Focus, Panther Family Newsfirst year focus

Student Directory Information And FERPA Unless your student opts out, UWM releases your student’s directory information to third parties upon request. UWM publishes an online directory of students, faculty, staff, departments and campus locations. By default, the directory includes your name, address,… Read More

Overcoming A Poor Start Academically

January 10, 2022First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsAcademic 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 6, 2022First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsAcademic 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

There’s No Place Like Home! Or Is There?

December 1, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family Newsfirst year focus

There’s No Place Like Home! Or Is There? Before you know it, your student may be returning home for the holidays. By this time, we would expect you have seen your college student return home at least one other time… Read More

Managing Roommate Conflicts

October 4, 2021Featured, First Year Focuscampus services, first year focus, housing, University Housing

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

How To Talk About Involvement With New Students

August 25, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family Newsfirst year focus, student involvement

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

Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School

August 23, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsAcademic Support, campus services, dean of students, first year focus, health, student involvement

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

Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life

August 20, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family Newscampus services, first year focus, health

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

Overcoming A Poor Start Academically

January 12, 2021First Year Focus, Panther Family NewsAcademic 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 NewsAcademic 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

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