August 29 – September 7, 2026
Pointers Week is your chance to make connections with fellow Pointers and gain tools needed for a purposeful college experience! Activities include:
- Meeting with your academic home – Get acclimated with faculty, staff, and student leaders within your college to make connections and set yourself up for success.
- Participating in convocation – Rooted in tradition, this kickoff event welcomes you to life as a Pointer. Every new student has the opportunity to touch the cupola to mark the start of your college experience. The next time you touch the cupola is during commencement.
- Finding your people – There are numerous events and activities to attend, participate in, and try out as you start your new journey at UW-Stevens Point. Here is your chance to take advantage of new opportunities.
The following events are required for all first year students to attend
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | New Student Move-In | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Residence Halls |
| August 29, 2026 | Knutzen, Smith, Suites@201 and Watson Floor Meetings, Can I Kiss You Session and Dinner | 3:30-4 p.m. Floor Meeting 4:15-5:15 p.m. Developing a Culture of Respect at UWSP 6-6:45 p.m. Dinner | Residence Halls Dreyfus University Center Laird Room Upper DeBot Dining Hall |
| August 29, 2026 | Burroughs, Hansen, May Roach and Thomson Floor Meetings, Can I Kiss you Session and Dinner | 4:45-5:15 p.m. Floor Meeting 5:45-6:45 p.m. Developing a Culture of Respect UWSP 7-7:45 p.m. Dinner | Residence Halls Dreyfus University Center Laird Room Upper DeBot Dining Hall |
| August 29, 2026 | First Year Commuter Connection | 6-7 p.m. | Dreyfus University Center, The Encore |
| August 29, 2026 | Baldwin, Hyer, Neale, Pray-Sims and Steiner halls, plus Commuter students and athletes Floor Meetings, Can I Kiss you Session and Dinner | 5-5:45 p.m. Dinner 5:45-6:45 p.m. Floor Meeting 7:15-8:15 p.m. Developing a Culture of Respect at UWSP | Upper DeBot Dining Hall Residence Halls Dreyfus University Center Laird Room |
| August 30, 2026 | DUC Open House | 4 p.m.-6 p.m. | Dreyfus University Center |
| September 1, 2026 | Convocation | 10:30 a.m. | Skyward Fieldhouse in Champions Hall |
| September 1, 2026 | Class Photo | 11:30 a.m. | Turf Field |
| September 1, 2026 | Picnic | Noon | Outside DeBot Dining Center |
| September 1, 2026 | Academic Connections Carnival Kickoff | 12:15-3 p.m. | Kirby Library & Student Resource Center |
| September 1, 2026 | College Connections | 1:45-4 p.m. | College Specific, see SPIN for details |
| September 1, 2026 | Engagement Fair | 6-8 p.m. | Skyward Fieldhouse |
| September 2, 2026 | First Day of Classes! |
For details on all of the Pointers Week events and activities, visit UW-Stevens Point’s SPIN (Stevens Point Involvement Network) website. (You can also use SPIN to learn more about our over 180 student organizations!)
Other things to do during Pointers Week:
- Get your textbooks – Bring your PointCard to the bookstore, located in the Dreyfus University Center. (For information on the bookstore. For details on your PointCard, visit IT.)
- Find your classrooms – Connect with hall mates or new friends you’ve met during Pointers Week, and go explore with our campus maps.
- Check out dining spots – Head to DeBot with your PointCard to get a meal. University Dining on campus has lots of great food options.
- Explore employment – Log on to CASEConnect to look for an on-campus job! Studies show that students who work 10-12 hours per week on campus do better academically and socially than those who don’t.
- Meet with your residence hall – If you are a residence hall student, attend your first floor meeting and get to know your hall mates. There’s always tons of info Housing and Residence Life can provide.
Important Hours during Pointers Week
University Store & Text Rental | Located in Dreyfus University Center
- August 24-28: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- August 29-30: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- August 31-September 3: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- September 4: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- September 5: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- September 6: CLOSED
- September 7: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Regular semester hours will resume September 8
IT Service Desk and PointCard Services | 601 Division St. – enter from Isadore St.
Coming soon!
Dining location hours
Hours during Pointers Week can be found on SPIN!