Congratulations on choosing UWM – we’re thrilled to welcome you to the Panther Family!
Complete your orientation modules
Go to your UWM Admissions Portal to access your Panther Orientation and Transition Canvas course. This course is self-paced, and you can expect to complete the orientation modules within 1-2 hours. These modules cover:
- Academic advising
- Course enrollment
- Resources to support your success
- Campus technology
- Student life
The Orientation Requirement Hold will be removed from your PAWS account after completing these modules.
Ensure you’ve completed your admitted student checklist
- Access your PAWS account
- Set-up multi-factor authentication
- Access your UWM email
- Check your transfer credit evaluation & make an appointment with your academic advisor
- Monitor PAWS for your enrollment appointment to you can enroll in courses as soon as possible
- Submit your ID photo
- Complete your University Terms and Conditions Agreement
- Complete course placement requirements
- Send in your transcripts
Enroll in courses
To enroll in courses at UWM, you’ll need to ensure the following three things are complete:
- Complete the orientation modules in your Panther Orientation and Transition course
- Your Orientation Requirement Hold is removed from your PAWS account
- The date and time is on or after your enrollment appointment listed in PAWS
It is also strongly encouraged to make an academic advising appointment by logging into Navigate360 to ensure you are enrolling in appropriate courses that support timely graduation.
Attend an orientation program
Go to your UWM Admissions Portal to select a date, share dietary needs, disability accommodations and guest registration information. Look for a confirmation email after registering. An email with more details will be sent closer to the program.
At your orientation program you will visit campus to take care of your to-do list and explore campus. Orientation leaders will guide you through the program and share stories about their experience on campus. While you’re here, you can expect to:
- Experience life as a UWM Panther.
- Address logistical questions and concerns so you can feel confident in your decision to attend UWM.
- Understand how to access resources to support your individual, holistic success as a UWM student.
- And so much more!
Option program dates are listed in your Admission Portal. Students and guests can expect to be on campus for the afternoon from 1 – 5:30 p.m. Students and guests will attend separate sessions throughout the day.
If desired, overnight accommodations can be made through UWM Guest Housing or at any of Milwaukee’s local hotels.
Complete Panther Transition Training modules
After completing orientation modules, you’ll see Panther Transition Training appear in your PAWS To-Do List. Panther Transition Training modules are located within the Panther Orientation and Transition Canvas course. Please allow up to 2 business days for your Panther Transition Training to-do list item to be marked complete in PAWS.
Attend your Panther Transition Experience
Before the first day of classes, you’ll round out your Orientation and Transition process by participating in Panther Transition Experience on Thursday, January 16. You’ll participate in small group workshops, visit and learn about campus resources, and experience UWM traditions.