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Intro

Hi, you! Yes, you. We already like you. You’ve proven incredible decision-making skills by deciding to become a Blugold. You'll soon join a community of friendly and supportive people cheering you on as you find and chase your thing. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Your next adventure is just beginning. Soon you’ll be learning alongside other bright Blugolds like yourself and making new friends. We know the transition to university life is big. That’s why you’ll find resources here to help you get ready for what’s next. Throughout the orientation process, you’ll also find a bunch of people eager to answer your questions and help you adjust to life at UWEC.

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UWEC Orientation
The New Student Orientation Program will acquaint you with campus and prepare you well for your college experience. You’ll learn the ropes of student life, engage with administration, staff, faculty, and other Blugolds, learn about key policies and procedures crucial to your success as a student, and be able to meet 1-on-1 with your advisor to register for classes.

Your Checklist

There are a few things to do before you begin classes. Familiarize yourself with your checklist and keep checking off to-dos.

First-Year Student Checklist
For high school students or graduates attending college for the first time.
Transfer Student Checklist
For students who have attended college elsewhere.
International Student Checklist
For students who plan to attend UWEC on an F-1 student visa.
Graduate Student Checklist
For students seeking a graduate program.
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High School Student Checklist
Your next steps for taking college coursework at UWEC while still enrolled in high school.
More Student Checklists
Find more information about what's next after submitting the application.
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Books & Gear
The bookstore is your stop for textbooks and Blugold attire.
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Move-In Info
Thinking about the move-in process? Wondering what to pack? Get answers to your move-in questions.
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Parking & Transportation
You’ve got options for ways to get around Eau Claire. Check out transportation and parking information.
Meet Blugolds
Eliza Zahn
Eliza Zahn started learning Spanish at age 13 and now is about to spend a year in the country at the confluence of Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean.
Lillie Gohde
Lillie Gohde is thankful a newfound friend at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County pushed them out of their comfort zone to become an active leader in student government and multiple organizations on campus.
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For biomedical engineering major Lauryn Ahlm of Rogers, Minnesota, success in college meant, in part, keeping a chronic medical condition well controlled. Thanks to her service dog, Rosie, Ahlm's severe migraines did not sideline her during college and she is off this summer to a job in medical device manufacturing.
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