Orientation is designed to calm your nerves, answer your
questions, and prepare you for the many exciting challenges that
await you at UWSP. You will be welcomed by an enthusiastic staff
that will inform you of university programs and services and
acquaint you with the campus. Orientation will ease your adjustment
into your new community.
All students must attend an orientation
session to register for fall semester classes.
During Orientation, you will meet with your academic advisor and
choose/register for classes.
Summer 2011 Dates:
MONDAY-TUESDAY WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
June 6-7- Closed
June 8-9-
Closed
June 13-14- Closed
June 15-16-
Closed
June 20-21- Closed
June 22-23-
Closed
June 27-28- Closed June 29-30-
Closed
July 11-12
July 6-7
What to expect when you arrive
Parking
Parking is provided for all Orientation participants
in Lot X. Orientation
staff will be located at the entrance to Lot X from 7:30 to 8:30
a.m. The staff will provide you with a parking permit, so please
look for them when you arrive.
Location
Orientation will begin in the Dreyfus University
Center, which is about a 2-3 minute walk from Lot X. Transportation
will be provided for individuals with special needs.
Breakfast
A hot breakfast is scheduled for all Orientation
participants (including parents and guests) from 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. at
the Food Court in the Dreyfus University Center.
Program
Day One
7:30 a.m. Check-in will begin in the Dreyfus University
Center, where all participants will receive program materials.
8:45 a.m. Orientation Program begins
promptly in the Alumni Room,
Dreyfus University Center.
7:00 p.m. The program lasts until 7:00 p.m. on the first day.
Day Two
8:00 a.m. The program begins in the Alumni Room, Dreyfus
University Center.
1:00 p.m. The program normally ends by 1:00 p.m. on the second
day.
Detailed information about Orientation will be sent to you with
confirmation letter.
Parents/Family:
Your involvement in Orientation is important, not just for the
support it provides your student, but for the wealth of information
tailored specifically to your questions and concerns. We address
academic requirements, degree planning, academic advising, academic
support programs, billing, health and counseling services, career
counseling, dining options, residence hall living, rules and
regulations, safety issues, and adjustment to the University
environment. You will be able to meet with faculty, staff and
students, as well as other parents. The one and a half days are
busy, informative, and anxiety reducing for many parents. You will
be able to share common concerns with other parents while getting
all of your important questions answered. We sincerely encourage
you to accompany your son or daughter to Orientation, but you are
not required to attend.
Program, Meals and Lodging Costs:
PROGRAM fee ONLY: $46.00 for
Student - $46.00 for first parent or guest - Additional $36.00 per
person beyond the first parent Includes all materials, hot
breakfast, refreshment breaks and parking.
PROGRAM and MEALS fee: $66.00 for Student - $66.00 for
first parent or guest - Additional $56.00 per person beyond the
first parent Includes program, full lunch and dinner
buffet on first day and full breakfast on the second day. Meals are
all-you-care-to-eat at an extensive buffet bar including 2 or 3 hot
entrees, dessert bar, fruit bar, and hot and cold refreshments.
LODGING fee: $20.00/night per person: Everyone
choosing to stay on campus will be housed in the air-conditioned
Smith Hall. Linens, blankets and pillows are provided. If you need
to arrive the night before the program, you may check in at Smith
Hall between 6:30 p.m. and midnight. Individuals staying in Smith
Hall the night before the program will need to park in Lot T and
must pay for an additional night lodging ($20.00 per person).
You will also receive your parking permit when you check into Smith
Hall if you requested an extra night lodging. If you arrive the day
of the program check in will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Smith Hall. You
will then be directed to the Dreyfus University Center.
Parents and students do not stay in the same room.
Parents/guests who register together will be housed together. If
only one parent/guest is attending they will be housed with another
parent/guest of the same gender.
If you prefer the comforts of a local hotel, a listing can be found
at
http://www.spacvb.com/hotels.html.
** Orientation is a self-sustaining program and is not supported by University, State, or Federal tax dollars. Charges for food & housing reflect direct costs and are paid directly to the vendor that provides the service. Other costs include: materials, orientation staff (leaders), refreshments and parking.
The reservation forms will
be mailed out in mid-late February, along with
detailed instructions. We do not take reservations
over the phone, nor do we take debit/credit card payments.
Registration for Orientation occurs on a
"first-come, first-served" basis. Sessions fill quickly,
and seating is limited. Please indicate your first, second and
third choice of dates on the Registration Form. Should your choices
be filled, we will assign you to the next available session. A
confirmation will be mailed to you as soon as you are assigned to a
session.
Reservations cannot be confirmed unless payment is included.
Cancellations and Refunds
Cancellations can be made at any time but, in order to
receive a refund, the cancellation request must be made
2 WEEKS in advance of the scheduled
orientation date. Also, if a student does not show up for
their scheduled Orientation session, they will automatically be
placed in the final orientation session in July. Please plan
accordingly when choosing Orientation sessions.
To guarantee that you and another student can attend the
same session, you MUST send both reservation forms and payment in
the same envelope.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point provides equal access to
all of its programs and practices equal opportunity, affirmative
action policies. Please notify the New Student Orientation
Office at (715) 346-4164, Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m.-4:30 p.m., if you have questions about access and/or
accommodations. Access and accommodations to the Orientation Program
will be provided for all participants. If you are requesting
special accommodations, please inform us when you return your
reservation form.
It is mandatory that all students attend one of the 10 orientation sessions offered.
New Freshman Placement Testing Information
Other Information for Admitted New Freshmen
UWSP NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
102 Student Services Center-1108 Fremont Street, Stevens Point , WI 54481
Phone 715-346-4164