Orientation & Registration

At UW-Platteville, we strive to make the transition to college as seamless as possible. Throughout your New Student Experience, we will introduce you to all the tools, knowledge, and support you’ll need for the semesters ahead, including registering for classes for your first semester.

Orientation Information

We look forward to welcoming all new students and up to two guests to participate in our exciting orientation days.

During your orientation day, you will:

  • Connect with members of your campus community, including other incoming students, current students, and faculty and staff.
  • Get to know resources that will support your success in your first semester and through graduation.

Platteville Orientation Day

January 23, 2026
This will be a half-day session starting at 12:45 p.m. Detailed scheduled to follow.

Baraboo Sauk County Orientation Day

January 20, 2026
This will be a half-day session starting at 12:30 p.m. Detailed scheduled to follow.

Accessibility Requests

Students can make accessibility requests for their orientation day for themselves or their guests when starting their New Student Experience in their PASS account. These requests are intended for their orientation day, such as dietary needs, interpreters, mobility aids, large print materials, and more. 

If additional accessibility requests for orientation are needed, students can log into their PASS accounts and edit their requests, or they can send additional requests to nse@uwplatt.edu.

Note that accessibility requests for the student’s time at UW-Platteville as a student (academic and non-academic accommodations) should be directed to the Disability Access Center. Learn more about the Disability Access Center.

Advising and Registration

We know that students are excited to register for their classes for their first semester! Our faculty and academic advisors are dedicated to making this experience positive for all students.

Students will receive an email from their academic advisor inviting them to schedule a virtual academic advising appointment at some point before the start of the spring semester. When they receive this email will vary slightly depending on the student’s admit type and when they start their New Student Experience.

During this virtual advising appointment, students will receive information about degree planning, general education, and requirements specific to their major, as well as registering for their spring courses. Students will receive assistance from academic advisors and faculty in their major.