Transfer and First-Year Students 21 years old and Older

You can expect to participate in the following activities after the Class Photo from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m

UWM Student Union | 1:30 p.m.

Staff will direct you from the Library where lunch will be served to this location in the Student Union. Bring your lunch (provided at the class photo) and socialize with your peers before the official program kicks off at 2:00 p.m.

Check your UWM email and/or text messages for your personalized QR code to have scanned upon your arrival. This code is specific to each student. There will be a support table available for students who are having difficulty locating their QR code. Students will receive a UWM string bag to keep and utilize to carry any materials collected throughout the day.

Various Locations and varying times throughout the day
Students will visit the following support services, 3 – 5 minutes at each stop:
  • Accessibility Resource Center  
  • Center for International Education  
  • Student Experience & Talent  
  • Golda Meir Library  
  • Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement  
  • Off-Campus Resource Center 
  • Student Involvement  
  • Dean of Students  
  • Food Pantry  
  • Gasthaus and Rec Center  
  • Klotsche Center  
  • Student Health & Wellness Center  
  • Nalox-Zone Location  
  • UWM Police Department
  • Student Financial Service Center  
  • Transportation Services  
  • Student Success Center  
  • Office of Undergraduate Research  
  • Multicultural Student Centers  
  • UW Credit Union 
  • UWM Fountain – Coin Toss
Workshops | Various Locations | 20 – 30 minutes each

Four sessions developed with the Student Success Center and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning will be facilitated by Orientation and Transition Leaders in classrooms and computer labs across campus.

  • Time management
  • Educational Technology
  • First-Day of School Essentials
Closing | Various Locations | 10 minutes

Orientation and Transition Leaders will take final attendance, address questions, and share important reminders with students before completing the program.