Orientation Activities

We look forward to welcoming all new students and up to two guests to participate in our exciting orientation days. These are full-day events, typically starting at 9 a.m. and ending around 4 p.m. Please check back soon for a more detailed schedule of the day’s activities.

During their Platteville Orientation Day, all new students will:

• Connect with members of their campus community, including other incoming students, current students, and faculty and staff.
• Learn more about resources that will support their success in their first semester and through graduation.

Up to two guests for each new student (including first-year students and transfer students) are encouraged to attend Platteville Orientation with their student. Alongside their new UW-Platteville students, guests will learn about campus resources and academic processes. Guests will also hear from campus experts and a panel of parents and students about how best to support their college student’s personal wellness and academic success.

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.

First-year students

First-year students and their guests will learn about academic pathways during an information session specific to the student’s academic college. Students and their guests are encouraged to ask questions during this session. Later in the day, students will learn about tools used to register for classes and then will register for classes in small groups of students with teams of advisors. Students are strongly encouraged to ask questions and advocate for themselves during their advising session. Our advisors will ensure that each student is enrolled in classes that meet academic requirements before the student leaves the advising session.

Note for parents and guests: We recognize that this course registration activity is important for students and their guests; however, it is vital that students begin to take ownership of their academic journey. Please note that parents and guests are not permitted to accompany their student to their afternoon advising and registration session. If students have any concerns regarding their schedule after their Platteville Orientation Day, we encourage them to contact nse@uwplatt.edu to discuss making any changes with an academic advisor.

Transfer students

Transfer students will not register for classes during their Platteville Orientation Day; they will be contacted directly by an academic advisor to schedule a virtual appointment to register for classes during priority registration. Note that transfer students must start their NSE module in their PASS account and choose a date to attend a Platteville Orientation Day in order to be contacted by an academic advisor to register for classes.