Orientation Information

The information below will help you explore campus, get familiar with the city of Milwaukee and navigate the Orientation process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the New Student Programs Team at 414-229-299 8 or email orientation@uwm.edu.

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Orientation Agendas

New Student Orientation Agenda

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.

Visit the online New Student Orientation Agenda

New Student Orientation Guest Agenda

Student supporters use this agenda to navigate New Student Orientation and cheer on your Panther every step of the way.

Visit the online New Student Orientation Guest Agenda

Transfer & Adult Student Next Steps Program Agenda

Use this agenda to navigate the Transfer & Adult Student Next Steps Program

Visit the Transfer & Adult Student Orientation Agenda

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University Housing

Visit the Housing Portal using your ePanther ID and password to view your Housing Contract or exemption or sign-up for a south campus tour of Riverview and Cambridge. Sandburg tours are offered as a part of the campus tour.

Visit the University Housing Portal Register for a Residence Hall Tour

Financial Aid Information

Be sure to check the status of your financial aid and accept your award if you have not done so.

Student Financial Services will be available from 4 – 5:30 p.m. for walk-in financial advising support. You can accept or decline the your offer via your PAWS account.

Learn More About Accepting Financial Aid Schedule an Appointment

Students studying together on lawn outside of UWM buildings

Class Photo of students spelling UWM on the soccer field

Thank You For Attending Orientation!

Before you leave, please complete our Orientation Assessment.

Your feedback is important to us! By completing the Orientation Assessment, we’ll be able to make adjustments to our program to best assist our students and their guests.

Submit the Student Assessment Submit the Family & Guest Assessment

About Milwaukee

Whether you’re visiting from out of town or just want to explore the City of Milwaukee, check out these recommendations.

Milwaukee’s vibrant community offers a wide variety of restaurants and eateries. We’ve put together a list of our recommendations below but if you’d like to explore more options on your own, we’d recommend checking out Visit Milwaukee’s Taste of Milwaukee Guide.

Sitting on the coast of beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is a big, bustling city with a friendly, small-town feel. UWM students get all the career benefits of paid internships and networking opportunities while enjoying a tight-knit campus nestled in Milwaukee’s historic east side neighborhood. Come see for yourself what makes our city special.

If you’re traveling into the city and looking to spend the night or weekend in Milwaukee, consider booking your stay through our preferred hotel partners. Discounts are available and you can conduct all your bookings online. Visit our Panther Families Preferred Hotels website at www.visitmilwaukee.org/uwm.

Learn More About Milwaukee

Additional Visit Resources

Panther Family Portal

UWM offers parents a central place to stay informed, connected and join communities.

Sign up for the Panther Family Portal.

UWM PantherShop

Show off your #PantherPride by picking up some UWM apparel.

Learn more about the PantherShop and hours of operation.