Students at the Waukesha Campus

Congratulations on choosing UWM – we’re thrilled to welcome you to the Panther Family!

  1. Select your orientation program

    Log into your Admissions Portal to:

    • Select a program date
    • Share dietary needs and disability accommodations
    • Enter guest registration information 

    Look for a confirmation email after registering. Another email with more details will be sent closer to the date of the program. 

  2. Ensure you’ve completed your admitted student next steps

    • Access your PAWS account
    • Set-up multi-factor authentication
    • Access your UWM email
    • Complete course placement
    • Submit your ID photo
    • Complete your University Credit Agreement
    • Send in your high school transcripts
    Waukesha Admitted Student Next Steps

  3. Complete the orientation Canvas course

    Prior to your orientation, you will receive an email granting you access to a supplemental orientation course hosted on UWM’s online learning platform, Canvas. Using that link, you can enroll yourself in the orientation course and work through the pages, videos and the quizzes. This course will be available to you throughout the year in case you need to brush up on any of the information provided.

  4. Attend your orientation program

    At orientation, each student will sign up for an individual in-person or virtual appointment with their academic advisor which will take place the week following orientation. This allows for an individualized experience where the advisor can focus directly on the student to help them finalize their schedule and enroll in their first semester of classes.

    Students can expect to be on campus for about 3 hours. Note that lunch is not provided so please plan accordingly.

    Please bring your ePanther ID and password, a writing utensil, a sweater (most buildings are air conditioned and can get cold), jacket, comfortable walking shoes and an umbrella (if needed).

    Parking Details
    When attending New Student Orientation, please park in Lot 4 off of University Dr. (1500 N. University Dr.). Orientation will be held in the Commons Building directly across from Lot 4. Orientation leaders and signage will direct you to the check-in area in the Commons Main Entrance. A parking permit is not required.

    Campus Map
    Click here for a map of the campus.

    The Orientation Requirement Hold will be removed from your PAWS account after attending this program.

  5. Join us for Panther Transition Day and Welcome Week

    In late August and early September, attend welcome events including our Panther Transition Day, Class Photo and Fall Welcome.

New Student Fee
All students are charged a nonrefundable $250 fee upon completion of orientation which covers the cost of orientation materials, the student’s PantherCard, and operating costs of Orientation and Panther Transition Experience programs. The $250 fee will be posted to students’ PAWS account upon completion of orientation and is due on the first day of the semester, even if the student does not ultimately enroll in courses. You can find tuition bill posting dates on the Important Dates by Term website.