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Welcome, Blugolds!

Ready to meet new friends, learn about campus, and explore Eau Claire? Attend Blugold Welcome events and settle in.

Blugold Welcome Event Schedule
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At UW-Eau Claire, you get the best of both worlds — hands-on academics and strong support — all in a close-knit, community-focused environment. Our stunning campus, set in one of America’s most vibrant small cities, is the perfect place to explore ideas and turn visionary dreams into real possibilities.
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Everyday Extraordinary

Something extraordinary happens here every day — and you can be a part of it. Explore more than 200 majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs and find your perfect fit.

What do you want to study?

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Only at Eau Claire

Join a community where support, opportunity, and innovation come together. Engage in hands-on research with faculty and peers. Express yourself through theatre or music. Form friendships that last long after graduation. And immerse yourself in distinctive academic programs found only at UW–Eau Claire.

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A Safe Community
Eau Claire is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live because safety matters — both in our community and on our campus. Discover the many resources dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment.
Explore Safety and Wellness Resources
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Meet Blugolds
Blugolds are always finding new ways to inspire, lead, and make a difference. Explore the latest adventures and achievements from our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and discover what makes this community so strong.
Get To Know Us
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We hear it all the time: when you visit UW-Eau Claire, it just feels like home.
Join us on campus to get a taste of all we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!
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You Are Home Here

Four years goes fast when there’s so much to do. We put the world at your fingertips with popular study away programs, sports teams for all, and over 200 active student organizations.

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A view of the Riverside Science Ceter reflecting in the Chippewa River.
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A student writes on a white board during Orientation.
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Students smile at the camera as they walk around campus during Orientation.
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Students smile while kayaking the Chippewa River.
Students walk across campus during Orientation.
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Students walk across campus during Orientation.
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Students paddle board on the Chippewa River with the newly-constructed Science and Health Sciences building in the background.
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A student smiles as she works on a computer during Orientation.
Students excitedly greet one another during Orientation.
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Students excitedly greet one another during Orientation.
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