FYRO - Spring 2023

F I R S T - Y E A R R E G I S T RAT I ON AND ORIENTATION 2023

WELCOME CLASS OF 2026

FIRST-YEAR REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Stout! During your visit today, students and guests are split for most of the day. Students, be sure you keep your materials with you as you will need them for registration. Thank you for joining us, we hope you enjoy today’s activities.

HOUSEKEEPING

Refreshments and shopping available at the following locations:

BLUE DEVIL MARKET

STOUTFITTERS

7:30 AM - 4 PM Lower Level, MSC Grab a snack, breakfast sandwich, coffee, or a treat before you start your day.

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Lower Level, MSC Check out our store for all things, Stout apparel and school spirit.

BREW DEVILS

WIFI

7:30 AM - 4 PM Lower Level, MSC

Wifi is available through “UW-Stout Guest.” You will be prompted to add a valid email to login.

Your morning caffeine pick-me-up is waiting for you at Brew Devils. Enjoy your favorite Starbucks beverage while waiting for your day to begin or between sessions.

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GUEST AGENDA

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Check in Lower Level, MSC

Check-in at the welcome table prior to having your student take their ID photo and heading upstairs to the Great Hall for refreshments and the start of the day.

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Welcome and Agenda Overview Great Hall, MSC

MORNING SESSIONS

9 AM – 9:30 AM

10 AM – 10:30 AM

Partnering for Success Great Hall, MSC

Campus Card & Dining Great Hall, MSC

The Dean of Students will discuss college transition issues including student behavior, safety, opportunities for campus engagement, FERPA, family resources, and more.

Learn about student dining plan options and how to get the most out of dining dollars. They will also explain the Stout BlueCard and its valuable role in a student’s life here at UW-Stout.

9:30 AM – 10 AM

10:30 AM – 11 AM

Paying for School Great Hall, MSC

Campus Involvement Great Hall, MSC

The Financial Aid and Student Business Services offices will explain the financial “big picture” of the college experience such as education costs, aid types, action items, timelines, and requirements. They will also cover student billing information that includes reciprocity for Minnesota residents, payment due dates, types of payment accepted, and authorized user access.

Encouraging campus involvement is one of the best ways to support your student as they arrive to campus. We understand a new environment can bring about questions of time commitment, financial cost or how students access these involvement opportunities. Our Involvement Center Team looks forward to breaking through roadblocks and answering your questions so that you can support your student in finding the involvement that is best for them!

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GUEST AGENDA

LUNCH AND RESOURCES

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

11 AM - 11:45 AM

Special Sessions Price Commons

Campus Tour This 45-minute walking tour will take you around our South campus including the library, Price Commons, academic buildings and Sports & Fitness Center. Note: a residence hall will be open at the end of the day for tours.

Financial Literacy, Cranberry Creek - Meet individually with staff from the Financial Aid Office to ask questions of your individual situation. Student Services, Elk Creek - Learn about Student Support Services, Fostering Success, and Multicultural Student Services. What qualifies you for these programs and how they can help you succeed in college. Student Success Tips, Gilbert Creek - Hear from a current student and member of the Advisement Center as they share their best tips for success!

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Resource Fair Price Commons, Menomin Lounge, Lower Level

12 PM - 12:45 PM

Lunch Price Commons, Upper Level

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Choose your own adventure!

Breakout Session Options

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Campus Employment Ballroom A, MSC

1:25 PM – 1:55 PM

Attend the session to learn how students can access work-study and state payroll positions as well as additional student job resources through Handshake. Presented by the Financial Aid and Student Employment Office.

Student Panel Great Hall, MSC

Get to know a few of our current students, ask them about their experience, likes, dislikes, and what makes them Stout Proud.

Counseling and Student Health Ballroom B, MSC

2 PM – 3 PM

Be part of our healthy college community and learn about Student Health Services operated by Prevea Health and the Counseling Center.

Breakout Sessions

2 PM - 2:25 PM

Campus Safety and Security Ballroom C, MSC

Session I

2:35 PM - 3 PM

UW-Stout’s University Police Department leadership will provide an overview of what families and guests should know about student safety and security on campus.

Session II

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CLOSING

Get ready for Fall!

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

Textbook Pick up

University Housing Great Hall, MSC Meet with University Housing to learn about living in the residence halls and what to expect.

Stop at instructional resources, 3rd floor of the library to get your semester textbooks.

STUDENT AGENDA

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Check-in Lower Level, MSC

Welcome and Agenda Overview Great Hall, MSC

Check-in at the welcome table prior to having your ID photo taken and heading upstairs to the Great Hall for refreshments and the start of the day.

MORNING SESSIONS: ADVISING AND REGISTRATION

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Stout Speed Friending Sorensen Hall Get to know your peers in this fast-paced game of speed networking.

9:15 AM – 10 AM

Laptop Distribution Sorensen Hall

10 AM – 11:45 AM

Advising and Registration Sorensen Hall

Students will meet with their first-year advisor and enroll in their first semester courses.

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM Peer Engagement

Students will leave from their advisor meeting as they complete registration. They will be taken in groups to the Resource Fair at the Price Commons

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STUDENT AGENDA

2 PM – 2:30 PM

11:45 PM - 12:15 PM Resource Fair Price Commons, Menomin Lounge, Lower Level We encourage students and guests to explore the Resource Fair and ask questions of various offices and departments.

Paying for School Oakwood, MSC

Learn more about how your Financial Aid dollars are applied to your bill, how to submit a payment, payment due dates, and how to be financially savvy during college.

12 PM - 12:45 PM

2:30 PM – 3 PM

Lunch Price Commons, Upper Level

Get CONNECTed Oakwood, MSC

Learn about CONNECT, our campus app and resource for all things student involvement. Learn how to navigate the CONNECT app, how to search for student organizations and where to find upcoming events and activities.

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Special Sessions Price Commons

AFTERNOON SESSIONS: ORIENTATION Student Success Tips, Gilbert Creek - Hear from a current student and member of the Advisement Center as they share their best tips for success! Financial Literacy, Cranberry Creek - Meet individually with staff from the Financial Aid Office to ask questions of your individual situation. Student Services, Elk Creek - Learn about Student Support Services, Fostering Success, and Multicultural Student Services. What qualifies you for these programs and how they can help you succeed in college.

CLOSING (EVERYONE)

3:10 PM – 3:45 PM

1:15 PM – 2 PM ID Card Pick-up and Campus Tour

University Housing Great Hall, MSC

Students will leave as a group from the Campus Card Office in Price Commons to begin their tour. This 45-minute walking tour will take you around our South campus including the library, Price Commons, academic buildings and Sports and Fitness Center.

Meet with University Housing to learn about living in the residence halls and what to expect. 7

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Jarvis Hall – Science Wing Addition 15 Jarvis Hall – Technology Wing 16A Keith Hall 68A Kranzusch Hall 69A McCalmont Hall 67 Memorial Student Center 45 Merle M. Price Commons 47 Micheels Hall 17 Sorensen Hall 11 Milnes Hall 68B North hall 72 Oetting Hall 69C Robert S. Swanson Learning Center 12 South Hall 73 Sports and Fitness Center 5 (Johnson Fieldhouse) Tustison Hall 69B University Services Building 91 Vocational Rehabilitation 7

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Student Residence Parking Public Meter Parking

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Academic, Administrative and Student Services Buildings

Athletic Building and Facilities Residence Halls

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Don & Nona Williams Stadium 85 Froggatt Hall 67B Fryklund Hall 2

General Services Building 89 Hansen Hall 68 Harvey Hall 1 Heating Plant 36 Heritage Hall 10

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Jarvis Hall – Science Wing 16 Communication Technologies 46 S

Curran Hall 69

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Bowman Hall 3

Child and Family Study Center 8 Chinnock Hall 68C

Administration Building 18 Alumni Field 87 Antrim Hall 67A Applied Arts 19

Baseball Field 92

Burton Nelson Field 86 Challenge Course 76

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