New Freshman Orientation
"Welcoming a New Generation of Pointers"
Summer Orientation 2008
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.
To register for your fall semester
classes, you MUST ATTEND one Monday/Tuesday
or Wednesday/Thursday orientation session or the final session in
August. Orientation is when you meet with your academic advisor and
choose/register for classes.
What to expect
when you arrive
Parking is provided for all Orientation participants in
Lot P -
- A continental breakfast is scheduled from 7:15-8:15 a.m. at the
- The program check-in will begin at 7:45 a.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center, where all participants will receive program materials.
- The program begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the Noel Fine Arts Center, Jenkins Theatre.
- The program lasts until 7:00 p.m. on the first day and normally ends by 1:00 p.m. on the second day.
What to Bring
- Pen/Pencil
- Your own suit case (since you will not be sharing a room with your parent/s)
- Comfortable walking shoes (we will be walking between buildings)
- An umbrella or raincoat (Orientation occurs rain or shine)
- Casual clothing
- Alarm clock
- Personal items
- Hangers for your clothing
Parents/Family
Your involvement in Orientation is important, not just for the support that it provides your student, but for the wealth of information tailored specifically to your questions/concerns. We address academic requirements, degree planning, and academic advising. You will also be given information on 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:
$35 for Student - $35.00 for first parent or guest - Additional
$30.00 per person beyond the first parent
includes all materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and
parking.
PROGRAM and MEALS fee: $52.75 for
Student - $52.75 for first parent or guest - Additional $47.75 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: $19.75/night per person: Everyone
choosing to stay on campus will be housed in the air conditioned Baldwin
Hall, a typical UWSP Residence Hall. Linen, blankets and pillows are
provided. If you need to arrive the night before the program, check in
is between
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.
Program Session Dates:
MONDAY-TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY
FINAL SESSION
June 9-10 Closed
June 4-5 Closed
August 28-29
June 16-17 Closed
June 11-12 June 23-24 Closed
June 18-19 June 30-July
1 June 25-26 July
7-8 July 9-10
PLEASE
COMPLETE AND MAIL THE RESERVATION FORM ALONG WITH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY
ORDER - ASAP! (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. 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 no shows for their scheduled Orientation session, they will
automatically be placed in the final session which takes place in
late August. 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 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
Student You must
attend the August 28-29 final session in order to enroll for classes.
We
strongly encourage you to attend one of the ten summer sessions! NOTE:
If you plan to attend the
August session, DO NOT send the orientation form and fee in at this time.
Students admitted to the University that have not registered for
classes during one of the ten summer sessions will be mailed
information about the final session in early August.
UWSP
Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
102 Student Services Center-
Phone 715-346-4164
How to Register for Orientation:
If You Cannot Attend a Summer Session: