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STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/life-at-stout

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READY TO START YOUR EXPERIENCE?

Questions on How to Start Your Experience?

University Housing 170 Price Commons

Campus Card Office 110 Price Commons

University Dining 160 Price Commons

715-232-1121 housing@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/housing

715-232-3686 campuscard@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/campuscard

715-232-1585 dining@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/dining

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WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE ATTENDING UW - STOUT! > Start planning your preferences for rooom selection.

> STEP 1

> Go to: www.uwstout.edu/housing-gateway Use your UW-Stout username and password to log onto the system.

> STEP 2

> Scroll down to the Housing Contractual Process Banner. Select Planning Preferences.

> STEP 3

> Make sure to complete all sections. At the bottom of each page, select Next Step . On the bottom of the last page, select Finish .

> STEP 4

> After completing your preferences, you will see the following options: Living Community Application, Roommate Groups, and Roommate Search List.

Change of Plans? If you are no longer planning to attend UW-Stout, log onto the Housing Gateway using Step 2 (above) and select Cancel My Future Contract.

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Roommate Groups

College Transition

Room Diagrams

Living Communities

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Dining Plans

Campus Cash

Dining Locations

Paying for College & Student Support Services

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Student Counseling Center & Student Health Services

Staying in the Loop

Disability Services

Coming in June

Coming in August

Start Your Experience Take the first steps in preparing for your arrival in the fall by selecting your Room, Roommate Preferences, and Dining Plan for the upcoming school year.

Get To Know Campus Become more familiar with campus and learn about a variety of resources available for you. Find a campus job, purchase a fitness membership, or get involved with a student organization.

See You Soon As the fall semester approaches, you will receive Move-in Instructions and Week One Orientation Details. This is the final step in making a smooth transition to your Life@Stout.

Life@Stout Ready for your life at Stout? This booklet, designed by students, will give you a glimpse of the services and opportunities that will make up your new Life@Stout.

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WE WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU. > Sharing your preferences lets others know the ideal living arrangement for you.

> We'll guide you through this process on the Housing Gateway.

> Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully

> Complete your preferences yourself.

> It is okay to have someone help you, but make sure you're selecting preferences that reflect your interests.

> We strive to meet your desired preferences. > But its not possible to meet every one of them.

> Room & Roommate options.

> Learn about room options available at room selection. Find roommates and roommate groups.

> There is a section that asks about medical dietary needs.

> We encourage you to speak to the University Dining Service's Registered Dietitian. (see page 11 for more information)

> UW-Stout is an inclusive living environment.

> If you anticipate or experience any disability-related barriers related to living on campus, please contact University Housing and speak with Ann Hoffman, Assistant Director.

Questions? If additional disability-related access solutions are necessary please visit the Disability Services Office in 120 Library learning center.

715-232-2995 | disabilityservices@uwstout.edu | www.uwstout.edu/disability-services

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FINDING A ROOMMATE JUST GOT EASIER! > Residents can search for a roommate or create roommate groups to prioritize compatibility.

> What does a roommate group do?

> Roommate groups allow you to organize desired roommates. They also allow you to assign roommates when you select your room. This can increase the likelihood of being assigned together if you do not choose a room. However this does not guarantee you will be roommates.

> How to be in a roommate group:

Be invited to join a group.

Create a group & invite members.

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> To join a group you are invited to, click accept. To decline, click decline. You can view groups that you have created or been invited to as well. As changes occur within the group, group members will receive emails about the changes.

> At what point should I be in a roommate group?

> You can start forming a group any time after completing your preferences. > It is best to be in a roommate group PRIOR to room selection starting. If you are not in a group or your group disbands before room selection, you will still be able to select a room and will be able to see your assigned roommate.

> Roommate search list

> Those on the list can search or be searched, based on roommate preferences. > If you find a potential match, the list will provide contact information. > If they are a good match, then you can create your roommate group. > Add or remove yourself from the list at any time.

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TAKING THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE SELECTION PROCESS. > Here are answers to common questions we get about roommates & room selection.

> What if I don't have a roommate in mind? > What if I want to be in a Living Community and how do roommates work in a Living Community? > That's okay, we have a tool for you to start seeing who may be a good match. The roommate search list will let you see who is also looking for a roommate and you can search based on how people answer their roommate preference questions. Then you can start reaching out to see if you would be a good fit or not. We all know that there is more to finding a good potential roommate match than matching on a few questions, but it is a great place to start! > In mid-April those who applied and are selected to be in a Living Community will be contacted via email. Your desired roommate will also need to be accepted to the Living Community to be roommates on the floor together. If selected and you need a roommate, your Living Community selection email will share with you the tool that is available to connect with others also in the Living Community. > What if I want to be with a "Random" roommate? > If you want to live with someone that you do not currently know, that is great! We often find this helps students meet more people and more connected on campus. To choose a "random" roommate, use the roommate search list and choose potential roommates that you do not currently know.

> When will room selection be?

> What if I don't find a roommate by room selection? > First year students will pick their room in late June. We do room selection at this time to give you time to search for a roommate and if you meet someone through the summer registration/ orientation activities, there is a higher chance that you can room together when room selection time comes. Transfer and re-entry students will select rooms in early/mid June. > We encourage you to use the roommate search list to reach out and find a potential roommate that you believe you will be a good match. If you don't find someone by room selection or if your potential roommate leaves your roommate group right before room selection, you can then look for half open rooms when it is your time to pick a room. When you see a half open room at room selection, you view the person who is in their room and what their preferences are prior to selecting the space.

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PLANNING YOUR PERFECT ROOM > With multiple room options, you can make UW-Stout your home away from home.

> Double Room

11' x 15' x 7'8" (L x W x H)

CLOSET

33”

LOFT

DRESSER

Loft Size

BOOKCASE ON WALL

DESK

CHAIR

80”

WINDOW

MICROWAVE & REFRIGERATOR

11’

72"

CHAIR

BOOKCASE ON WALL

DESK

DRESSER

CLOSET

LOFT

80"

15’

Double Extended Room < Triple Room < 11' x 15' x 7'8" (L x W x H) > The Double Extended and Triple room layouts are the same, a Triple room has three students and a Double Extended room only has two. Some Double Extended rooms will have three sets of furniture that will remain in the room.

Non-Movable Furniture

Movable Furniture

* At this time we do NOT anticipate being able to offer single rooms.

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LIVING COMMUNITIES. > University Housing offers different living community options. If you are interested in any of the communities below you, will be able to apply for communities after completing your Housing and Dining preferences on the Housing Gateway. You may apply for any number of communities, but you must submit an application for each one individually.

FYE (First Year Experience) - Includes first-year students. TNE (The Next Experience) - Includes Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.

> Multicultural Living Community (FYE/TNE)

> This community is for any student interested in social justice and/or living in a diverse environment. Through opportunities to learn of multiculturalism, diversity, social justice, and identities we want our students invested in each other's successes, learning about inter cultural knowledge and understanding, and empowering future leaders to inspire change in their community/world. Students can expect to feel welcomed and supported as they navigate their first year experience *Some students will be part of The Stoutward Bound program. To learn more about The Stoutward Bound program visit our website: www.uwstout.edu/mss

> International Living Community (TNE)

> The International Living Community is a space that includes both international and domestic students. When possible, domestic students will be paired with international students. We are seeking international and domestic interested in helping create a community that is inclusive to all, specifically students from another country, with different cultural practices and varying levels of English language skill. Students do not need to apply to this floor and are able to select a space on the floor at room selection as space is available.

> TRIO Student Support Services Living Community (FYE/TNE)

> A cohort of TRIO SSS participants create this living community that will be connected through various learning opportunities to help students' successful transition to college. To find out more about the TRIO SSS program, visit: www.uwstout.edu/trio

> Out@Stout Living Community (FYE/TNE)

> This community is for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, any other sexual orientation or gender identity/expression and their friends and allies. This is a close-knit community with ample opportunity to engage and grow through LGBTQIA+ focused events and programs. This living community also will be an all-gender living community.

> Honors Living Community (FYE/TNE)

> This floor is a community that is focused on providing Stout Honors Program students with an academic experience within a social atmosphere. Participants work toward completing the requirements of the Honors Program. Students in the Honors Program are not required to live on the Honors floor.

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ANTICIPATING HOUSING AND DINING COSTS. > Please visit the Housing and Dining semester rates on the website for information about current rates and future rates as they become available.

> Dining Dollars > Funds deposited onto your Stout BlueCard (amount selected by plan option). You use these funds to purchase meals. Dining Dollars are accepted at all dining locations; however, you get the most value from your plan by dining at Commons or North Point Cafeterias. In these locations you will pay only on-campus cafeteria prices (food costs) and receive one entree, unlimited sides, salad bar, beverages, and desserts per visit. Unused funds roll over to the next semester.

> Campus Cash > Additional funds on your Stout BlueCard that can be used for things such as laundry, printing, vending machines, etc. Unused funds roll over to the next semester.

> Board Fee > This is a flat rate for all on-campus students. This fee pays for operating costs such as utilities, labor, supplies, maintenance, and insurance in our cafeteria locations. The Board Fee pays for everything, other than food, and is required to operate Commons and North Point Cafeterias.

> Room > This cost is determined by the type of room you select.

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A DINING PLAN DESIGNED TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE. > Planning What Plan You Will Choose When You Select a Room > Consider how often you will eat in the cafeteria dining locations and how often you may be eating outside the cafeterias at our retail locations. Additional funds can be deposited throughout the semester, and unused funds carry over so you never lose them. Where you dine is the most important factor besides frequency of dining when you select a plan. Dining in Commons Cafeteria and at North Point Cafeteria the majority of the time is the most economical use of your Dining Dollars.

> Consider the following data when estimating usage: > The Blaze 600 plan would approximately cover eating breakfast and lunch in the cafeterias during a semester with a few extra meals. > The Stout 900 plan is designed to cover every meal offered in the cafeteria with extra funds for other dining operations. > The Blue Devil 750 plan is recommended for first-year students until their dining habits are determined. It covers all lunch and dinners in the cafeteria during the semester. >Your Dining Dollars roll over semester to semester, year to year so there is no penalty for picking a higher plan.

Plan Options

Dining Dollars

Blue & White 300

$300.00

Clocktower 450

$450.00

Blaze 600

$600.00

Blue Devil 750

$750.00

Stout 900

$900.00

> Which Plan is best for you? > Use the calculator below to help select the plan that meets your needs.

Meal

Semester

Semester Cost

Cafeteria Meal Cost

Weekly Cafeteria Use

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

_________ X _________ X _________ X

= _________ = _________ = _________ = _________ = _________

$2.00 X $3.00 X $3.00 X

15 weeks/semester

15 weeks/semester

15 weeks/semester

Non-cafeteria meals

Dining fund estimate

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> Please visit the Housing and Dining semester rates on the website for information about current rates and future rates as they become available. EXPAND YOUR PURCHASING POWER! > Campus Cash > Students can also add supplementary funds to their Campus Cash account. Campus Cash is a linked account for food, laundry, vending and other campus purchases. Funds roll over each semester and stay with the student until they graduate or leave campus. We recommend students add $150.00 to their Campus Cash account for the academic year. You will select a Campus Cash amount when you select your room.

Use Campus Cash at both dining and non-dining services:

University Dining

University Recreation

Vending Machines

Laundry Machines

Printers & Copiers

Stoutfitters

MSC

University Bookstore

Service Center

> Registered Dietitian > University Dining Service employs a Registered Dietitian, Miranda Roberts, to assist students with special dietary needs such as food allergies and to provide nutrition education to all students. Consulting service is free to Dining Plan participants.

> To review complete dietary services, learn more about healthy dining, or to submit questions to Miranda, visit:

www.uwstout.edu/dining/nutrition 715-232-3599 robertsmi@uwstout.edu

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- Dining Locations

- Residence Halls

> How Much Campus Cash Will I Need?

> Adding Funds

Laundry

$27.85

> Online: Accepts major credit/debit cards. Students can make a $10.00 minimum deposit. Visit www.uwstout.edu/campuscard.deposit.cfm > Campus Deposit Station: Cash is accepted at four locations throughout campus. A $1.00 minimum deposit is required (no coins accepted) > Campus Card Office: Accepts major credit/debit cards, cash or check. A $10.00 minimum deposit is required and a $25.00 minimum when charging a University Fee account (subject to approval)

Vending

$28.12

Stoutfitters/ Supplies

$15.24

Copies/Printing

$0.30

Miscellaneous

$8.29

Average Student Expenses

$79.80

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EXPLORE WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. > Start by completing a FAFSA application.

> Students have multiple ways to pay for college. Scholarships, grants, student employment, loans waivers, and other financial aid options are available to students while enrolled at UW-Stout. > Start exploring options early as scholarship award criterion and application deadlines vary. We strongly encourage you to apply for financial aid, even if you think you may not be eligible. There are many sources of non-need based aid, but receipt of these types of aid also requires a financial aid application.

> Questions?

> Being by completing your Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting: fafsa.ed.gov For more information on tuition and fees, financial aid, and scholarships visit:

www.uwstout.edu/adminssions-aid/paying-college

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

> TRIO Student Support Services strives to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation students, those who meet federal low-income criteria, and students with disabilities. To see if you are eligible to apply, visit: www.uwstout.edu/trio

> Student Participants have access to the following:

> A dedicated TRIO SSS Advisor to assist with your Individual Student Success Plan (ISSP) goals in the areas of academic, financial, career and personal. > Tuition waived TRIO SSS 1-credit courses: Strategies for Academic Success and Strategies for Successful Career Development.

> TRIO SSS Workshops, Events and Activities

> Graduate School Preparation

> Financial Literacy Coach

> Writing and Math Specialists

> Personal, Inter-cultural and Leadership Development opportunities

> Peer Tutoring and Coaching

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OUR CAMPUS RECOGNIZES DISABILITY AS AN ASPECT OF DIVERSITY. > Disability Services is committed to creating equal access and opportunity to all campus programs and services for persons with disabilities. Means of equal access are provided to students with documented disabilities to provide them the opportunity to show their abilities and capabilities, not highlight there disabilities. > It is best to connect with Disability Services early if you anticipate experiencing barriers while on campus. > Disability Services

120 Library Learning Center Phone: 715-232-2995 Fax: 715-232-2996 www.uwstout.edu/disability-services disabilityservices@uwstout.edu

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MAINTAINING CARE WHILE AT COLLEGE. > Stay healthy with the Student Counseling Center and Student Health Services.

> We employ licensed and trained practitioners to meet the mental health and medical needs of our students. Visit the Student Counseling Center and Student Health Services online to review the numerous clinical and mental health services available fore students. Should you desire to transfer care to Stout, please follow the instructions below.

> Transferring Care

> To Transfer your care to one of our providers, please have your current mental health or medical practitioner send your treatment summary or medical records to the Student Counseling Center or Student Health Services.

> Schedule an Appointment

>Students can call, stop in, or schedule online with the Student Counseling Center.

410 Bowman Hall, Menomonie WI 54751 Phone: 715-232-2468 Fax: 715-232-2111 www.uwstout.edu/counseling counseling@uwstout.edu > Student Counseling Center

103 1st Ave W, Menomonie WI 54751 Phone: 715-232-1314 www.uwstout.edu/studenthealth > Student Health Services

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STAYING IN THE LOOP > Read your email, go online, and attend upcoming events.

> Email

> Your Stout email is the official way the university communications with students. Departments will be sending you information and reminders that pertain to your arrival. >Download Microsoft Outlook on your phone or device to begin accessing your email now. Use your Stout credentials to get in.

> Access forms, the student handbook, master calendar, directories, and department or academic program information on Stout's internal web platform. Visit: stoutcloud.uwstout.edu > StoutCloud

> FYRO is a full-day event running from 7:45am 4:30pm. Students should select a date that allows them to be present for the entire day. > Guests and Guardians are fully encouraged to attend, but are not required. > Students and guests will be separated for most of the day. >Informational sessions will be provided for both students and guests on college transition, financial aid and tuition, campus safety, and dining services plus much more. >You will receive your laptop and BlueCard during FYRO! > First Year Registration & Orientation

> At First Year Registration & Orientation you'll be issued your laptop, for fall semester, giving your early access to the software and programs that you will be using as a student in the fall. > Laptop Distribution

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COLLEGE COMES WITH A LOT OF QUESTIONS > That's why we have a variety of services available to you from career advice to counseling.

• Admissions

• Disability Services

• Stoutfitters 102 Memorial Student Center 715.232.1235 www.bkstr.com/uwstoutstore • Student Business Services 125 Administration Building 715.232.1656

212 Sorensen Hall 715.232.1232 admissions@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/admissions

120 Library Learning Center 715.232.2995 disabilityservices@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/disability-services • Financial Aid Office 210 Bowman Hall 715.232.1363 finaid1@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/services/finaid • Involvement Center 106 Memorial Student Center 715.232.1772 involvement@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/involvement

• Advisement Center 11 Bowman Hall 715.232.1465

sbservices@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/stubus

advisement@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/services/advisement

• Student Health Services 103 1st Avenue West 715.232.1314 www.prevea.com/corporate-health wellness-businesses/uw-stout

• TRIO Student Support Services 310 Bowman Hall 715.232.5180 ruppean@uwstout.edu wwwcs.uwstout.edu/aspire • Athletics 203 Sports & Fitness Center 715.232.2224 athletics.uwstout.edu

• University Dining

• Qube

160 Price Commons 715.232.1585 dining@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/dining

121 Price Commons 715.232.5471 qube@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/lgbtq

• Campus Card Office 110 Price Commons 715.232.3686

• University Housing 170 Price Commons 715.232.1121 housing@uwstout.edu

• McNair Scholars Program 425 Bowman Hall 715.232.5490 wynns@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/mcnair • Memorial Student Center 302 10th Avenue East 715.232.2000

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• Career Services

• University Police 110 University Services Building 715.232.2222 police@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/police

103 Administration Building 715.232.3595 careerservices@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/careers • Student Counseling Center 410 Bowman Hall 715.232.2468

mscreservations@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/studentcenter

• University Recreation

• Multicultural Student Services 217 Bowman Hall 715.232.1381 multicultural@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/services/multicultural

41 Sports & Fitness Center 715.232.1392 urec@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/urec

counseling@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/counsel

• Dean of Students 130 Bowman Hall 715.232.1181

• Parking Services 110 University Services Building 715.232.1792 parking@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/parking

dean_of_students@uwstout.edu www.uwstout.edu/services/dean

Meet the Designer! Howdy, my name’s Zaria, and I’m a member of the Housing Design Team. I’m a senior here at Stout, majoring in Graphic Design Communications, with a minor in Metals and Jewlery. Hopefully this book answered at least a few of your questions about our school, and it’s made your next steps have been made clear. If not, reach out and we’ll get you sorted quick and easy. Oh, and it goes without saying, Stout’s lucky to have you. When you get here, meet some friends, make some memories, and devour every lesson you get. Be safe, see you soon.