A student poses for a picture with Pounce, UWM's Mascot.

Orientation Information

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

Navigating UWM

Directions to Parking View the UWM Campus Map View the UWM Student Union Map

Complete Action Items

Program Details:

Orientation is a one-day, all day event. During your time on campus, you will:

  • Complete next steps
  • Meet with other new students
  • Meet with academic advisors
  • Receive your student ID
  • Enroll in classes

When?
New Student Orientation check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. and the program will continue until 4:30 p.m. Students are required to attend the entire program. View the full student orientation schedule here. Families and supporters can attend a concurrent Family Orientation program.

Where?
Parking will be located at the Union Parking Garage, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd. Check-in is located at the UWM Student Union Concourse. We encourage you to visit www.uwm.edu/map/ to review the map and other campus information.

What else should you know?

  • Parking: Students will receive a QR code on the day of the event to park for free for the duration of the program in the Union Parking Garage. We can accommodate one vehicle per family. Do not park in surface lots on campus. 
  • Lunch: All students and families will receive lunch. Students can view the lunch and dietary information for their program by viewing Sandburg Cafe’s menu.
  • Guests: Families and guests can attend orientation to participate in a concurrent Family Orientation program.
  • Be Prepared: You must bring your ePanther ID and password with you to register for classes. If you have forgotten either of these, please retrieve them at here at least 48 hours before your program.

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
Students gathering outside Sadnburg Hall

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 3:30 – 5:00 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
Pounce, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee mascot, wearing a yellow jersey with black stripes and the word ‘Milwaukee’ printed on the front, poses playfully with raised paws in front of a large fountain on campus. The background includes water spraying upward, greenery, and campus buildings.
Pounce in front of the UWM fountain.

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 Dining 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.

Exploring Milwaukee

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.

Hotel Recommendations

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
Visit Information: City of 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.