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 activities are required for all UWSP first year students
Thursday, August 28, 2025
4-8:30 p.m: Dinner, Floor/Commuter Meeting, Can I Kiss You Rotations- To Be Determined Based on Residence Hall Assignment/Commuter status
Friday, August 29, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Convocation | Skyward Fieldhouse, Champions Hall |
| 11:30 a.m.-Noon | Class Photo | Loos & Kotal Turf Fields |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Picnic | Outside DeBot Center |
| 1-1:45 p.m. | Secrets to Winning College | Skyward Fieldhouse, Champions Hall |
| 1:45-4 p.m. | College Connections | |
Monday, September 1, 2025
5:30-8 p.m: Engagement Fair at Skyward Fieldhouse
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!)
ARE YOU READY? JOIN THE FUN!
Mandatory attendance programs listed on this page
Explore the colleges, food, fitness centers and more prior to kicking off the school year! Whether you love recreational sports or just like relaxing with a cup of coffee, you are guaranteed to find an activity you will enjoy.
Check out our campus maps to help guide you to Pointers Week activities.
Additional 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, click here. For details on your PointCard, click here.)
- Find your classrooms – Connect with hall mates or new friends you’ve met during Pointers Week, and go explore! (For campus maps, click here.)
- Check out dining spots – Head to DeBot with your PointCard to get a meal. (For details on University Dining, click here.)
- 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. (To access CASEConnect, click here.)
- Meet with your residence hall – If you are a residence hall student, attend your first floor meeting and get to know your hall mates. (For information on Housing and Residence Life, click here.)
Additional Important Hours for Pointers Week
University Store & Text Rental | Located in Dreyfus University Centers
Hours coming soon!
IT Service Desk and PointCard Services | 601 Division St. – enter from Isadore St.
Hours coming soon!
Dining location hours
Hours coming soon!
STUDENTS CAN USE SPIN FOR POINTERS WEEK UPDATES