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Welcome to Fall 2026

Here’s to a new semester and new possibilities!

Your Classes

Get ready to engage your brain and connect with classmates and instructors.  

The start of the semester is all about looking ahead and diving in to explore new courses. Relish the challenge, and if you need a hand, advisors are ready to help you get the most out of every class. 

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Campus Life

A Time to Make Connections

This semester, you’ll have many chances to meet new friends and hang out with your crew. Cheer on your Panther teams for free! Join one of dozens of student organizations. Go do a great workout at the Klotsche. Hop on the bus to explore Milwaukee’s Third Ward. 

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Fall Welcome Events

Students lounge on hammocks during a campus campout event.

Campus Campout

Join us outside on the Sandburg lawn for slacklines, hammocks, yard games, s’mores and more!

Campus Campout: Aug. 31

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Panther Tailgate

Kick off a new school year with free food, snacks and beverages, served up by Panther coaches.

Panther Tailgate: Sept. 3

Panthers After Dark

Panthers After Dark

Hey Panthers, we’re bringing it back! Get ready for a night of pure entertainment as we run it back with DJay Mando.

Panthers After Dark: Sept. 5

Students enjoy food at a campus block party.

Block Party

Join Student Involvement and the Campus Activities Board for classic fair foods and exciting activities!

Block Party: Sept. 11

Students sit in lounge chairs and at laptops at high tables in a residence hall gathering place.

Your Campus Housing and Dining

Living on campus offers you a home away from home. You’ll meet new people and reconnect with suitemates. Students have plenty of options for campus dining, and you can use your meal card points at several off-campus restaurants, too!