UWRF Orientation
Phone: 715-425-3500
Email: orientation@uwrf.edu
Location: 103 Rodli Hall, Admissions
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
Registration and Orientation Schedules
The following schedules are for on-campus Registration and Orientation for students beginning in summer or fall 2024.
Registration schedule for students beginning in the summer/fall 2024 term:
| Time | Student Schedule |
|---|---|
| 7:30-8 a.m. | Check-in
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| 8-8:15 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Meet with an Adviser |
| 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Registration Rotation #1 |
| 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Registration Rotation #2 |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Registration Rotation #3 |
| 12:15-12:30 p.m. | Next steps in transition experience |
| 12:30 p.m. | Next steps stations Optional tours Optional lunch |
April 13th Transfer Registration Day Schedule:
| Time | Transfer Registration | Registration Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45- 9:30 a.m. | Check-in and Information Fair with campus partners | First floor, University Center | Come get all the materials you’ll need to have a successful Registration Day and interact with various resources at UWRF! Check-in any time between 8:45-9:30 a.m. The program officially starts at 9:30 a.m. |
| 9:30- 10:05 a.m. | Home Away From Home | Falcons Nest First Floor, University Center | You probably have a lot of questions about your future home and what it’s going to feel like when they’re here. This session is for you to learn how Residence Life can support you, tools for selecting a roommate, and how to prepare for move-in. |
| 10:10- 10:40 a.m. | Be Financially Prepared | Falcons Nest First Floor, University Center | Financial Aid and Student Billing share details on how to be prepared for the financial aspects of college. |
| 10:45- 11:30 a.m. | Optional Campus Tour and Next Steps Stations | Falcons Nest First Floor, University Center | Explore the place you are about to call home with our current student Falcon Guides. |
| 11:35 a.m.- 12:40 p.m. | Register for classes (Students) | Various | This time is reserved for you to meet an adviser and talk about your major, minor, prior credits, and more, so you’re prepared to register for your first semester’s classes. |
| Letting Grow (Guests) | Falcon's Nest, First Floor, University Center | 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. | |
| 12:45- 1 p.m. | Your New Student Transition Experience | Falcon's Nest, First Floor, University Center | Walk through your entire summer transition experience from today, to move-in and Orientation, to your first day of class. |
| 1 p.m. | Next Steps, Optional Tours | Campus Farm, Mann Valley Lab Farm, Falcon Center | Make sure you complete the below steps if you haven’t already before leaving campus:
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Orientation dates for students beginning in the summer/fall 2024 term:
Expect schedule updates throughout spring and summer as event details become available.
August 26-29: Pre-Orientation Outdoor Adventure "First Flight" Option.
Details coming soon!
Thursday, Aug. 29 - Move-in Day
- Athletics, Marching Band, Student Employees, etc. may have earlier move-in dates
- Link to schedule your move-in time coming this summer
- Commuters and on-campus residents start orientation today!
- 11 a.m-3 p.m. Family Fest
- Fun in the evening for all incoming students!
Friday, Aug. 30 - Nesting Day
- 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Academic Programs and Student Success
- Fun in the evening for all students
Saturday, Aug 31- Monday, Sept 2 - New Student Transition Experience
- All the connections and information that set you up for success at UWRF!
Tuesday, Sept. 3 - Classes Start
- Week of Welcome (WOW) events all week!