Blugold Experience Days

Registration for orientation days happens online, in your CampS account, and typically opens in March (for fall admits) and November (for spring admits). Registration for spring 2027 admits will open on November 3, 2026. To register:

• Go to CampS.
• Log in using your username and password created during the admission process when you activated your account.
• After logging in, select the 'Admissions' tile.
• Select the 'Orientation' tab and check for your name at the top of the screen.
• Follow the steps to complete your registration.

If you are having any trouble with registration, here are troubleshooting tips:

1. Make sure you are using the correct browser and device to register: The registration program is most compatible with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You may have trouble if you are using a Chromebook. Additionally, registration seems to be easier on a computer versus a mobile device.
2. Restart your browser/clear your cache: You can do this under browser settings (usually by clicking on the three dots/menu on the upper right-hand side of the browser).

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 first year student will register for their first semester of classes on these days with a professional academic advisor (summer sessions only; spring sessions have a slightly different process). Although not required for transfer students, it's highly encouraged, as there are ample opportunities to connect with other students, explore academic resources, and take care of important checklist items. 

These days provide opportunities for students and families to explore campus, engage more directly with Academic staff and faculty, build deeper relationships with other Blugolds, get some cool UWEC swag, and allow for new students to check out their new home with a different lens. We can't wait to see you here!

Of course! Students are able to bring up to two (2) guests with them to their Blugold Experience Day. We have guest programming throughout the day, so it's helpful to bring those who will support you in your transition to UW-Eau Claire, so they can meet and connect with folks across campus as well.

If you need to bring additional guests beyond the two with you, please reach out to orientation@uwec.edu.

Although subject to variations, below you'll find a listing of anticipated activities for each Blugold Experience Day, both fall and spring sessions. Participants who've registered will get a more detailed schedule in their UWEC email closer to the date. Note: Blugold Experience Days usually run from 8:00am (when check-in begins) to 4:00pm.

Morning programming:

• Taking care of task items: Coffee/tea service, breakfast locations on campus are open, check-in, music auditions, technology help desk, small group meetings (+ free UWEC swag and program materials)
• Welcome sessions with Enrollment Management leadership and Academic Faculty
• Advising + Registration for new first year students (fall) + guest programming that covers housing, financial aid, dining, and other campus logistics. Students have the opportunity to connect with other Blugolds during 'get to know you' activities in the library, and guests are provided with additional resources to engage with the university.

Afternoon programming:

• Lunch offered in Riverview Cafe on Campus (free for both students and guests)
• 'A la carte' style afternoon activities, where participants can choose what they would like to engage with: campus-wide resource fair, self-guided housing tours, recreational facility tours, presentations on Study Abroad - a high impact practice you'll hopefully engage in as a student - opportunities to reserve/pick up your textbooks and download your Blugold mobile ID, and other activities such as outdoor yard games (summer sessions), trying out the golf simulator / rock wall, free UWEC Cabaret concert tickets (winter sessions), and more! 

Blugold Experience Day participants will not need a printed parking pass to park on campus. When a student registers for orientation, they'll be asked to submit vehicle information (make of the vehicle, license plate number, and state in which it's registered), and that information will be stored in our database and will serve as their parking permit; no printed parking permit is required.

Parking is designated for Blugold families in one of the following two lots on your orientation day. You must park in one of these two lots, otherwise you’ll risk getting ticketed by parking enforcement. Directional signage will be available at the parking lot entrances beginning at 7:00 a.m.

• Park in ‘F/S’ permit stalls in Human Sciences and Services (HSS) Lot (GPS Address: 239 Water St.)
• Park in ‘F/S’ permit stalls in Water Street Lot (GPS Address: 101 Chippewa St.)
• Please avoid 'W' stalls in those lots.

Note: Both lots are about a 10-12 minute walk (over the scenic Chippewa River!) to our check-in location, so please plan accordingly, especially in inclement weather situations. A campus parking and directional map will be included in your reminder email closer to your date of orientation.

Those with an official ADA permit may park in ADA designated stalls within the following lots on campus:

• Park in ADA stalls within Phillips Lot (GPS Address: 77 Roosevelt Ave.)
• Park in ADA stalls within the Roosevelt Loop (GPS Address: 127 Roosevelt Ave., to the right of the street by the Welcome Center)
• Park in ADA stalls within Visitor Lot A (GPS Address: 127 Roosevelt Ave., to the left before you get to the Welcome Center)
• Park in ADA stalls within Hibbard Lot (GPS Address: 1515 Park Ave.)

If a date doesn't appear as available, it means that registration for that day is already full (at capacity).

Once a Blugold Experience Day is full, there is nothing we can do to adjust registration, as we need to abide by location and catering capacity limits. However, as summer plans change, we do see some students change their dates, and so we recommend registering for an available day that works best for you to hold your registration spot and then checking Blugold Experience Day availability to see if anything has changed as we get closer. 

If a student cancels their registration for a particular day, our system refreshes overnight, so the best time to check for available spots would be right away in the morning (8:00am).

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!

Registered students will receive a confirmation email immediately following registration with more information - this email will be sent to the student's UWEC email account.

Students will also receive a reminder email with details on the day's schedule, parking, check-in, and more prior to their scheduled Blugold Experience Day - this email is typically sent out around 1 week in advance of their scheduled date. 

If you have questions or haven't heard from us once you've registered, please contact orientation@uwec.edu.

There are! We partner with several local hotels to offer discounted rates for families visiting UW-Eau Claire. You can find the hotels listed on our Admissions Visit website page under 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 discounted 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 an incoming fall admit and are considering staying overnight, 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 events include:

• Summer Jam Music Festival (June)
• 'Hoofbeat' Country Fest and Blue Ox Music Festivals (June)
• Country Jam and Rock Fest Music Festivals (July)