Parents & Family
Our Shared Commitment
A college journey isn’t undertaken alone. Parents, family and friends are the pillars behind a student’s success, and 51ÁÔÆæ is committed to the shared goal of helping students reach their full potential.
Parent & Family Resources
From orientation to graduation, support and cheer on your student as they pursue a college dream at 51ÁÔÆæ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to questions commonly asked by parents and families of new 51ÁÔÆæ students, such as cost, career outlook and what happens if a student gets sick.
Graduation Day
Celebrate your 51ÁÔÆæ student’s academic accomplishments! See commencement ceremony date and time, as well as ticket information.
Housing
Check out 51ÁÔÆæ’s residence hall options and their amenities. Each residence hall is a little different, but they all include 24/7 security and laundry.
Panther Family Portal
Sign up with the Panther Family Portal to get access to campus news and events, cost and financial aid information, important resources for your student and much more.
Panther Family Weekend
Visit your 51ÁÔÆæ student and enjoy a weekend of fun events together on campus and across the city.
Undergraduate Orientation
Up to two adult guests are welcome to join their 51ÁÔÆæ undergraduate student at orientation. Learn more about information and resources shared at orientation.
More 51ÁÔÆæ Resources
As the second-largest public university in Wisconsin, 51ÁÔÆæ has many resources to make the college journey run smoothly.
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is how you can stay updated on semester start and end dates, winter and spring breaks, final exam schedules and graduation.
Billing and Payments
This is your first stop for any questions or concerns about the tuition payment schedule, how to make payments and payment plan options.
Career Services
The Center for Student Experience and Talent makes sure students are career-ready with internship and hands-on learning opportunities and help with resumes and interview skills.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office is where students go if they need help resolving a problem or navigating an issue or personal crisis on campus.
Safety
The safety of 51ÁÔÆæ students is paramount. 51ÁÔÆæ offers safe ride services, an emergency alert app, campus police and counseling resources.
Scholarships
51ÁÔÆæ helps make college affordable through scholarships. See the wide range of scholarship options and access the Panther Scholarship Portal.
Tuition and Fees
Get up-to-date information on 51ÁÔÆæ tuition and fees, which can differ depending on state residency, number of credits being taken, type of degree and other factors.
Virtual Tour
Explore 51ÁÔÆæ’s campus from the convenience of home. With the virtual tour, get a peek inside residence halls, see the Student Union and more.