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New Students

Hi, you! Yes, you. We already like you. You’ve proven incredible decision-making skills by deciding to become a Blugold. You'll soon join a community of friendly and supportive people cheering you on as you find and chase your thing. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Intro

Hi, you! Yes, you. We already like you. You’ve proven incredible decision-making skills by deciding to become a Blugold. You'll soon join a community of friendly and supportive people cheering you on as you find and chase your thing. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Your next adventure is just beginning. Soon you’ll be learning alongside other bright Blugolds like yourself and making new friends. We know the transition to university life is big. That’s why you’ll find resources here to help you get ready for what’s next. Throughout the orientation process, you’ll also find a bunch of people eager to answer your questions and help you adjust to life at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金.

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澳门葡京网赌送彩金 Orientation
The New Student Orientation Program will acquaint you with campus and prepare you well for your college experience. You’ll learn the ropes of student life, engage with administration, staff, faculty, and other Blugolds, learn about key policies and procedures crucial to your success as a student, and be able to meet 1-on-1 with your advisor to register for classes.
Explore New Student Orientation
Looking Forward to September
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three visiting students taking a selfie on the mall sidewalk
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A group of excited students walking together, some raising their hands in celebration, during a UWmeetsEC event.
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A group of first-year student participating in Freshman connection wearing 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 merch clothes
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A student in BluGolds welcome shirt participating in an outdoor event for incoming transfer students at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金
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students exploring student orgs at outdoor event
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two students walking toward Davies from Putnam trail
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Students with orientation guide walking and smiling

Your Checklist

There are a few things to do before you begin classes. Familiarize yourself with your checklist and keep checking off to-dos.

First-Year Student Checklist
For high school students or graduates attending college for the first time.
Admitted First-Year
Transfer Student Checklist
For students who have attended college elsewhere.
Admitted Transfer Student
International Student Checklist
For students who plan to attend 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 on an F-1 student visa.
Admitted International Student
Graduate Student Checklist
For students seeking a graduate program.
Admitted Graduate Student
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High School Student Checklist
Your next steps for taking college coursework at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 while still enrolled in high school.
Your Checklist
More Student Checklists
Find more information about what's next after submitting the application.
Reentry
Undergraduate non-degree-seeking
Graduate non-degree-seeking
More student options at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金
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Books & Gear
The bookstore is your stop for textbooks and Blugold attire.
澳门葡京网赌送彩金 Bookstore
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Move-In Info
Thinking about the move-in process? Wondering what to pack? Get answers to your move-in questions.
Move-In Details
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Parking & Transportation
You’ve got options for ways to get around Eau Claire. Check out transportation and parking information.
Parking & Transportation
Meet Blugolds
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Becoming a ‘trusted contact’: Recent alum Faith Black heads to grad school
Faith Black, a recent alum of the Mark Stephen Cosby Honors College with a rehabilitation science major, has demonstrated dedication through her work with the community, research and leadership roles in the honors college. She is preparing for a doctorate in physical therapy while making a lasting impact on her community and peers.
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Cultivating leadership skills on and off the field: Harry Roubidoux
Honors student Harry Roubidoux, an English major with a rhetorics of science, technology and culture emphasis, developed leadership skills as captain of the 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 football team. After graduation, Roubidoux will be pursuing a career in technical writing.
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All signs point to opportunity for Elle Snesrud
Elle Snesrud is graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 3.5 years with a degree in psychology and a certificate in American Sign Language — and she is adding her language skills to the final act as a Blugold at commencement. Snesrud will sign the national anthem at her ceremony on Dec. 21.
More New Student Resources
Academic and Registration Calendars
Housing
Dining
Meet Blugolds
Tuition & Aid
Wellness
Blugold Central
Maps & Directions
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