Orientation Schedules

First Year Student Orientation Schedule

This schedule is for incoming first-year students who signed up to attend the full Orientation from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Time	Session	Description
7:00-8:00 a.m.	Check-In and Breakfast	Come grab some free breakfast in Riverside Commons and get all the materials you'll need to have a successful Orientation session. When you are finished, stop by the Riverview Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the University Center until 7:45 a.m. for information sessions on: Career Services Disability Resource Center Honors Program Military and Veteran Resource Center Student Athletes Student Support Services
8:00-8:45 a.m.	Welcome to UW-River Falls!	Join the Chancellor and 2023 Orientation Leaders as they welcome you to the Falcon Family!
8:45-9:15 a.m.	OL Breakout Session #1
9:15-10:00 a.m.	Falcon101	The most essential things to know about your future community - how you’ll make connections, transition socially and academically and be successful in your first few weeks on campus. We’ll introduce you to campus traditions, talk about all the upcoming events you’re invited to and help you explore future involvement opportunities.
10:00-10:30 a.m.	The Inside Scoop on UWRF	Who are you? Who are we? How will you fit into the community at UWRF? We’ll explore the answers to these questions, discuss our community of care, our code of conduct, the levels of support you have at UWRF and more. We’ll also discuss diversity, inclusion and belonging and why they matter.
10:30-11:00 a.m.	A Day in the Life of a Falcon	Come prepared with questions for current UWRF students. They'll talk about what a typical student day looks like and give you the opportunity to ask anything you’re wondering about.
11:00-11:45 a.m.	Lunch
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Meet with an Adviser	This time is reserved for you to meet an adviser and talk about your major, minor, prior credits and more so you’re prepared for the next session - registering for your first semester of classes.
12:30-3:30 p.m.	Class Registration and Campus Resource Session Rotations	While you're waiting for your turn to register for classes, learn more about campus resources like Title IX and Violence Prevention, Student Health and Counseling, Campus Recreation, Residence Life, commuting to campus and Financial Aid and Student Billing. We'll keep you on track so you can get the information you need from these resources and still have plenty of time to register.
3:30-4:00 p.m.	OL Breakout Session #2
4:00-5:00 p.m.	Resource Fair	Explore resources at UWRF and be sure to get any questions you have about campus answered! If you haven't completed the below steps, make sure to do so before leaving campus: Sign a housing and dining contract or submit an exemption request Select your residence hall room and roommate Sign up for direct deposit Purchase a parking permit Sign up for Jump Start
4:30 p.m.	Optional Campus and Residence Hall Tours	Explore the place you are about to call home with our current student Falcon Guides.

Transfer Student Orientation Schedule

This schedule is for incoming transfer students who signed up to attend the full Orientation from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Time	Session	Description
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Check-In & Breakfast	Come grab some free breakfast in Riverside Commons and get all the materials you'll need to have a successful Orientation session. When you are finished, stop by the Riverview Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the University Center until 8:45 a.m. for information sessions on: Honors Program Military and Veteran Resource Center Student Athletes Student Support Services
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Welcome to UW-River Falls!	Join the Chancellor and 2023 Orientation Leaders as they welcome you to the Falcon Family!
9:30-10:00 a.m.	OL Breakout Session #1
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Transfer101	The most essential things to know about your future community - how you’ll make connections at UWRF, navigate our campus technology and your unique transitions as a transfer student. We’ll introduce you to campus traditions, talk about all the upcoming events you’re invited to and help you explore future involvement opportunities.
10:30-11:00 a.m.	The Inside Scoop on UWRF	What does the community at UWRF look like and how will you fit into it? Learn about UWRF’s code of conduct, values and identities, as well as the layers of support on campus for all students. We’ll also explore diversity, inclusion and belonging and why they matter.
11:00-11:45 a.m.	Lunch
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Meet with an Adviser	This time is reserved for you to meet an adviser and talk about your major, minor, prior credits and more so you’re prepared for the next session - registering for your first semester of classes.
12:30-2:30 p.m.	Class Registration and Campus Resource Session Rotations	While you're waiting for your turn to register for classes, choose three campus resource sessions below that feel relevant to YOU! We'll keep you on track so you can get the information you need from these resources and still have plenty of time to register. Career Services Commuting to Campus Disability Resource Center Financial Aid and Student Billing Student Health and Counseling Campus Recreation Residence Life
2:30-3:00 p.m.	OL Breakout Session #2
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Resource Fair	Explore various resources at UWRF and be sure to get all your questions answered! If you haven't already completed the below steps, make sure you complete them before leaving campus. Sign a housing and dining contract or submit an exemption request Select your residence hall room and roommate Sign up for direct deposit Purchase a parking permit
3:30 p.m.	Optional Campus and Residence Hall Tour	Explore the place you are about to call home with our current student Falcon Guides.

Express Orientation Schedule

This schedule is for incoming first-year and transfer students age 25 or older or who have 60 or more incoming credits.

Time	Session	Description
11:15-11:45 a.m.	Check-In	Come get all the materials you'll need for a successful Orientation session.
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Meet with an Adviser	This time is reserved for you to meet an advisor and talk about your major, minor, prior credits and more so you’re prepared for the next session - registering for your first semester of classes.
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Register for Classes	It’s time to pick your class schedule!

First Year Family and Supporter Orientation Schedule

This schedule is for families and support systems of students who signed up to attend the full Orientation from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Time	Session	Description
7:00-8:00 a.m.	Check-In and Breakfast	Come grab some free breakfast in Riverside Commons and get all the materials you'll need to have a successful Orientation session. When you are finished, stop by the Riverview Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the University Center until 7:45 a.m. for information sessions on: Career Services Disability Resource Center Honors Program Military and Veteran Resource Center Student Athletes Student Support Services
8:00-8:45 a.m.	Welcome to UW-River Falls!	Join the Chancellor and 2023 Orientation Leaders as they welcome you to the Falcon Family!
8:45-10:00 a.m.	Letting Grow	Supporting your student through their transition to college can be exciting and overwhelming. Join us in hearing some insightful stories on how you can help your student make the most of their time at UWRF.
10:00-10:45 a.m.	Student Panel	Current students will share information about their experience as a River Falls Falcon! Come prepared with questions!
10:45-11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.	Our UWRF Campus Community	You've probably got a lot of questions about your student’s future home and what it's going to feel like when they’re here. This session is for you to explore UWRF's values, commitment to your student and our community of care. You'll learn about the culture here, the resources and policies on campus that keep your student safe, healthy, and included.
12:00-12:30 p.m.	More Than a Student	Learn about the holistic way Student Health and Counseling supports wellness on campus and how you can encourage your student to access the available resources.
12:30-1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15-2:15 p.m.	Be Financially Prepared	Financial Aid and Student Billing share details on how to be prepared for the financial aspects of college.
2:15-3:30 p.m.	Campus Resource Session Rotations	Choose two campus resource sessions that feel relevant to you. Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging First-Generation College Students International Education Student Involvement Student Success Center
3:30-5:00 p.m.	Resource Fair	Interact with various resources at UWRF and be sure to get all your questions answered before leaving campus! If your student hasn't completed the below steps, please make sure they do so before leaving campus. Sign a housing and dining contract or submit an exemption request Select your residence hall room and roommate Sign up for direct deposit Purchase a parking permit Sign up for Jump Start
4:30 p.m.	Optional Campus and Residence Hall Tour	Explore the place your student is about to call home with our current student Falcon Guides.

Transfer Family and Supporter Orientation

This schedule is for families and support systems of students who signed up to attend the full Orientation from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Time	Session	Description
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Check-In and Breakfast	Come grab some free breakfast in Riverside Commons and get all the materials you'll need to have a successful Orientation session. When you are done, stop by the Riverview Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the University Center until 8:45am for information sessions on: Honors Program Military and Veteran Resource Center Student Athletes Student Support Services
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Welcome to UW-River Falls!	Join the Chancellor and 2023 Orientation Leaders as they welcome you to the Falcon Family!
9:30-10:00 a.m.	The Transfer Transition	Supporting your student as they transfer their community and academics to a new university can be exciting and comes with questions. Join us in hearing some practical information on how you can help your student make the most of their time at UWRF.
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Career Ready	Listen closely as Career Services share promising outcomes, applicable tools for gaining internship experience, on and off campus employment and landing that first job.
10:30-11:00 a.m.	Student Panel	Come prepared with questions to ask current students about their experience as a River Falls Falcon!
11:00-11:15 a.m.	Break
11:15-11:45 a.m.	Our UWRF Campus Community	What does it look like for your student to be part of the UWRF community? Learn how to support their transition to a new campus, what the community on and off campus is like and what day-to-day life looks like at UWRF.
11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	More Than a Student	Learn about the holistic way Student Health and Counseling supports wellness on campus and how you can encourage your student to access the available resources.
12:15-1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Be Financially Prepared	Financial Aid and Student Billing share details on how to be prepared for the financial aspects of college.
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Campus Resource Session Rotations	Choose two campus resource sessions that feel relevant to you. Commuting to Campus Disability Resource Center Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Residence Life Student Involvement
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Resource Fair	Explore various resources at UWRF. Be sure to get those questions answered before you leave campus. If your student hasn't completed all the below steps, make sure they complete them before leaving campus. Sign a housing and dining contract or submit an exemption request Select your residence hall room and roommate Sign up for direct deposit Purchase a parking permit
3:30 p.m.	Optional Campus and Residence Hall Tour	Explore the place your student is about to call home with our current student Falcon Guides.

Orientation Schedules

Orientation dates for students beginning in the summer/fall 2023 term: