Blugold Experience Days
Come see us in person!
Hey there, Blugolds! We are so excited that you will be joining us at UW-Eau Claire. Welcome to Wisconsin's most BEAUTIFUL campus!
Blugold Experience Days | Jun 18-21, 24-28, Jul 8-12, 16-19, Aug 15
During these days, students and their guests can tour our beautiful campus and residence halls, connect with staff, faculty, and other Blugolds, dine on campus, attend a resource fair and other sessions, check out places in the community, and much more! All first year fall admit students will register for their first semester of classes during Blugold Experience Days. Programming is subject to change, and registration is required. Students only need to attend 1 day.
New transfer students for fall 2024 are encouraged to attend transfer-group BGE days on July 18 and August 15.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Blugold Experience Days:
How do I register for Blugold Experience Day?
Registration for our summer Blugold Experience Days is currently open.
Fall 2024 admits may register using the instructions below:
- Go to MyBlugoldCamps.
- Log in using your username and password created during the admission process when you activated your account.
- After logging in, select the “Admissions" tile.
- Choose “New Student Orientation” and check for your name at the top of the screen.
- Follow the steps to complete your registration.
Summer 2024 dates are: June 18-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 16-19, August 15. Students only need to attend 1 day.
**If you are having trouble with registration, here are a few troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you are using the correct browser to register: Are you using Chrome or Edge? The registration program might not work with Firefox or Safari. You may also have trouble if you are using a Chromebook.
- Restart your browser/clear your cache: You can do this under your browser settings (usually by clicking on the three dots/menu on the upper right-hand side of the browser when you first open it); it could be that the system is remembering a time you'd logged in to view it before and not refreshing.
I've already attended an Admitted Day at UW-Eau Claire. Do I need to attend BGE?
Yes! These are two different programs - Admitted Day is hosted through our Admissions office.
Blugold Experience Days are a crucial part of the orientation experience, as each new student will register for their first semester of classes on these days with a professional academic advisor.
These days also provide opportunities for students and families to explore our beautiful campus, engage more directly with Academic staff and faculty, build deeper relationships with other Blugolds, get some cool UWEC swag, pick up your textbooks ahead of your first semester (and beat the lines!), and essentially check out your new home with a different lens (touring the spaces you'll be attending class, connecting with your roommate in person, attending live sessions, etc.). You can also tour the city you're living in with one of our downtown tour trolleys!
We can't wait to see you here!
Am I able to come on campus another day if I can't make BGE?
Blugold Experience Days are a crucial part of your New Student Orientation Experience. If you are unable to make BGE for any reason, please reach out to us at orientation@uwec.edu or 715-836-5053, and we'll be happy to discuss your schedule!
I've already registered, when will I hear more?
Registered participants will receive a confirmation email immediately following registration with more information. Those participants will also receive a reminder emails with details on the day's schedule, parking, check-in, and more prior to their scheduled Blugold Experience Day. If you have questions before this time, please contact orientation@uwec.edu.
What does the schedule look like?
Although subject to variations year to year, below you'll find a listing of anticipated activities for each Blugold Experience Day. Participants who've registered will get a more detailed schedule in their email closer to the date.
Blugold Experience Days run from 7:45am (when check-in begins) to 4:30pm.
Blugold Experience Day Schedule (subject to change)
- **Registration for your first semester of classes
- Check-in + continental breakfast
- Free UWEC swag
- Welcome program
- Faculty presentations on UW-Eau Claire and the Academic Experience
- Housing tours
- Campus tours (+ individualized classroom tours)
- Current student panels
- Opportunities to connect with other incoming Blugolds
- Free lunch on campus
- Campus department resource fair
- Presentations on study abroad and research - two high impact practices you'll engage in as a student!
- Opportunities to pick up your textbooks and secure your mobile ID
- Live sessions for guests on positive partnerships with the university, and supporting our Blugold students
- Optional activities such as outdoor yard games (summer sessions), free UWEC Cabaret concert tickets (winter sessions), trolley tours to downtown Eau Claire, and more!
Are there recommended accommodations if we want to stay the night?
There are!
We partner with several local hotels to offer discounted rates for families visiting UW-Eau Claire. You can find the hotels listed here under the Eau Claire Hotel Accommodations. All you will have to do is find the hotel from the list that works best for you and your family and give them a call to find out what the discount rates are. If you have any questions or concerns about your travel plans, please reach out to us at orientation@uwec.edu.
*If you are considering staying overnight during one of the following times, be sure to book early! Eau Claire hosts some of the area's largest music festivals throughout the summer (which can be a fun event to attend with your Blugold!) and so hotels may book up early. Key dates included below!
- June 24-28 (Country Fest and Blue Ox Music Festivals happening June 27-29)
- July 16-19 (Country Jam Music Festival happening July 18-20)
I love UW-Eau Claire. The campus is beautiful and full of life — with not only students but wildlife, too! It is a campus that allows me to be entirely myself and feel comfortable doing so.