Residence Halls Move-In: August 27, 28
The University Housing Web site features updated information to help families plan the move to campus, including moving-day tips, measurements for carpeting and futons, driving directions that include details about campus construction, parking information, and more.
Wisconsin Welcome
Wisconsin Welcome is designed to welcome new students and welcome back returning students to campus. The campuswide events begin after the first day of class and continue through the first weekend of the semester. Wisconsin Welcome is the perfect way for your student to become familiar with campus traditions, meet new people, and rekindle friendships made during SOAR. It’s a chance to find answers to lingering questions, learn about academics, find one’s way around campus, learn about Wisconsin history and culture, and discover all the campus has to offer.
During the weeklong event, your student will attend the Chancellor’s Convocation on September 1, academic orientations, a Student Organization Fair, a New Student Night at the Overture Center featuring local and national performing acts, an introduction to the UW’s Fifth Quarter, and a traditional tailgate, among hundreds of other events.
Beginning in mid-August, students can visit the Wisconsin Welcome Web site to create a personalized calendar.
Student Employment
Working a part-time job often proves to be an important and beneficial piece of a college student’s life, both financially and for learning valuable time-management skills. In fact, studies have shown that students who have jobs while in school receive higher grades because they learn how to effectively budget their time.
Many campus positions can be scheduled around your student’s class schedule with a reasonable time commitment; in fact, University Housing has positions in which students may work as few as seven to ten hours each week. Many campus divisions recruit and hire during the summer for school-year jobs, so encourage your student to begin job hunting now. For more information, visit the UW Student Job Center Web site.
First-Year Parents’ Weekend 2009: November 13–15
First-Year Parents’ Weekend, hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), is an opportunity for parents to come to campus and participate in activities inherent to the student experience. Parents are encouraged to develop their connections to the UW by exploring the campus; asking questions; learning about opportunities; connecting with other parents, staff, and faculty; and attending a Wisconsin football game.
Registration opens at noon, central time, on Wednesday, September 9. A special block of hotel rooms is currently available for this event. A reminder postcard will be mailed to all first-year students’ permanent addresses in August. To learn more about package options and pricing, visit the Wisconsin Alumni Association's Web site.
For more information, contact WAA toll free at (888) WIS-ALUM or send e-mail to fpw@uwalumni.com.