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For Parents and Families

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Whether your Blugold is a first-year student or in their final semester, we are here to help you support their academic journey.

Receive campus updates, sign up for our ambassador program, and more!

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Big Things Ahead

Your student's time away at college is full of lots of emotions—excitement, worry, hope. We want to make being a Blugold parent as easy as possible! Here, you'll find information on campus events, important deadlines and details on what UWEC is doing to ensure that your student has the best experience possible while on campus.

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Blugold Family Communication Newsletter
Stay up to date with important information about UW-Eau Claire.
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Parent and Family Ambassador Program
Are you an experienced Blugold parent? You can apply to become a parent ambassador to help current parents.
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Parent and Family Facebook Group
Stay connected with fellow Blugold parents on Facebook.
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View the 2024-2025 Blugold Family Calendar
See what is happening each month at UWEC and find helpful resources to share with your student.

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Military Friendly School
UWEC is proud to be recognized as a gold-level Military Friendly School.
Viqtory 2024
Ranked A Best LGBTQIA+ Friendly College
Here, you'll find a home that is safe and supportive.
Campus Pride 2023
A Top Choice in the Midwest
UWEC is one of the top four public regional universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025
Investing in the Health Sciences
UWEC was awarded $340.3 million to build a state-of-the-art Science and Health Sciences Building for students pursuing STEM careers.
A Bright Future
The median salary for UW-Eau Claire alums 10 years after graduation is $108,900.
Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2024
Parent of a Future Blugold?
Find information about applying, visiting, and exploring our academic programs.

We’re Here to Support Your Student

Our top priority is ensuring that your student has a safe, friendly, and educational home for their college experience. At UW-Eau Claire, your student has access to a robust number of support services, whether the help they need is academic or personal. Alongside expert faculty and staff, your student will develop lifelong skills that will benefit them, not only in their future careers, but for the rest of their lives.

Dive Deeper into Campus Resources
Find resources to help your Blugold student succeed.
Only at Eau Claire
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A State-of-the-Art Research Hub
Studying health sciences? A 10,000-square-foot science and Health Sciences building is being constructed on UWEC's campus. The facility will be a shared research space with Mayo Clinic Health System.
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Two Renowned Institutions, One Common Goal
A ground-breaking research agreement between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System creates opportunities for students to explore cutting-edge ideas alongside renowned physicians and clinic staff. Developing solutions for real-world problems, you'll find impactful ways to benefit patients, not just regionally but across the globe.
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Blugold Roast Coffee Keeps Our Campus Buzzing
UWEC is home to a student-founded and university-branded coffee business. It's a must-have when studying.
It’s important to understand that an adult student’s records belong to them. This information includes bills, financial aid, grades, holds, contact information, emergency contacts, and to do lists. Your student must complete the delegate access process to allow you to view that information.
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Blugold Family Communication