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New Student Orientation | Student Agenda

Welcome!

Your transition to UWM starts here, and this agenda is your guide for the day. You’ll meet fellow Panthers, learn about campus life, and get set up with everything you need before classes begin.

Follow along and check off each step as you make your way through the day. You’re officially part of the black-and-gold family, and this is just the beginning.

Orientation Information Page

Return to the Orientation Information website

Contact Us

Sessions

Check-In in the Union Concourse

7:45 a.m. | Honors students

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | General Population

Honors Welcome & Overview (Honors Students)

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Union Second Floor

Welcome & Overview

9 a.m.

Union 1st Floor – Ballroom

Paying for your College Experience

9:10 a.m.

In Welcome location

Planning for Living Arrangements

9:40 – 10:05 a.m.

  • University Housing: Living on Campus
    Lubar Hall N140
  • Commuting: Living off Campus
    Lubar Hall S 151
Academics & Student Success

10:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Small Group Activities
  • Lunch at Sandburg Cafe
  • Technology Workshop
  • Academic Advising & Enrollment
Check-Out & Next Steps Support

3:00 – 5 p.m.

  • Union First Floor | Fireside Lounge
    • Check-out and receive your PantherCard ID
  • Union First Floor | Various locations
    • Complete your next steps and connect with student resources:
      • Accessibility Resource Center
      • Dining
      • FitWell
      • Military Education Benefits Office
      • Off-Campus Resource Center
      • Office of Undergraduate Research
      • PantherCard Office
      • PantherShop
      • Student Experience and Talent
      • Student Financial Services Center
      • Transportation Services
      • University Housing
      • UW Credit Union
      • Campus and Sandburg tours (optional)
        • Tours depart as needed
      • Visit the PantherShop 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (don’t forget your coupon)
South Campus Tour (optional)

5 p.m.

Tour includes Riverview and Cambridge Residence Halls. Sign up by 4:30 p.m.

Sign up for a Housing Tour

Checklist

Complete the following items before leaving Orientation.

  1. Pick up PantherCard

    Receive your ID card during check-out.

  2. Complete University Terms & Conditions Agreement

    Complete this in PAWS during Technology Workshop.

  3. Log into UWM technology

    Complete this during Technology Workshop.

  4. Enroll in Courses

    Complete during enrollment with an academic advisor.

  5. Start Panther Transition Training

    Start during Technology Workshop—online modules are due August 21

  6. Save the Date

    Panther Transition Experience is the last week of August! Learn more during Panther Transition Training!

  7. Get your Cookie and Complete your Orientation Assessment

    See your Orientation Leader for details.

  8. Additional Steps Based on your Needs

    • Confirm your dietary needs with dining
    • Purchase a parking permit
    • Confirm necessary accommodations through the Accessibility Resource center
    • Check-in with the Off-Campus Resource Center or University Housing
    • Confirm Military/Veteran benefits
    • Open bank account
    • Submit Official High School Transcripts
    • Learn about employment opportunities