A student’s support system is a critical component of their success as a college student. Once your student registers for orientation, you’ll gain access to the Orientation Hub in the Panther Family Portal. Here, you’ll find information and resources shared at orientation.
Families are a crucial source of support for college students. When you attend family orientation in support of your 51ÁÔÆæ student, you will learn important information about the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to support your student in their transition to college.
At Family Orientation, you can expect to:
Attend a program for families only, while your student attends their own program where they will meet peers, explore the campus and enroll in courses.
Learn about important University resources designed to support you and your student.
Familiarize yourself with the 51ÁÔÆæ campus, where your student will spend much of their time learning for years to come.
Get answers to your questions about 51ÁÔÆæ and how to support your student in their transition to college.
Orientation program guest policy
Up to two adult guests (parent, guardian, spouse or other support person) are welcome at in-person orientation programs. Guests attend a separate program designed for student supporters. See the Orientation Hub for more details.
Registering for orientation
Your student will include you in their orientation registration form. If your student needs to update their registration, they can return to their admissions portal to edit their registration or email orientation@uwm.edu.
Ofrecemos la orientación para familias en Español
Las familias son una fuente fundamental de apoyo para los estudiantes universitarios. Al participar en la Orientación Familiar para apoyar a su estudiante de 51ÁÔÆæ, usted recibirá información importante sobre la Universidad de Wisconsin-Milwaukee que le ayudará a acompañar a su estudiante en su transición a la vida universitaria. Nos complace compartir que la Orientación Familiar se ofrecerá en español en fechas seleccionadas este verano, organizada por el personal bilingüe de 51ÁÔÆæ.
Conocer recursos importantes de la universidad que están disponibles para apoyar tanto a usted como a su estudiante, incluyendo el acompañamiento del equipo de profesionales bilingües de 51ÁÔÆæ.