Transfer Orientation - Spring 2023

T R A N S F E R ORIENTATION

2023

WELCOME!

TRANSFER ORIENTATION

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Stout!

HOUSEKEEPING

Refreshments and Shopping available at the following locations:

STOUTFITTERS

BREW DEVILS

7:30 AM - 4 PM Lower Level, MSC

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

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.

WIFI

BLUE DEVIL MARKET

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

Wi-fi is available through “UW-Stout Guest.” You will be prompted to add a valid email to log in.

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AGENDA

7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Check-in Lower Level, 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.

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, resources, and more.

Learn about student dining plan options and how to get the most out of the dining dollar. We will also explain the Stout BlueCard and its valuable role in a student’s life 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.

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 find the involvement that is right for you!

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AGENDA

LUNCH AND RESOURCES

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. 12 PM - 12:45 PM

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:15 PM - 1:55 PM

ID and Laptop Pick Up - Students Sorensen Hall

You will be taken as a group to get your ID card and laptop.

Lunch Price Commons, Upper Level

1:25 PM – 1:55 PM

Student Panel - Guests Great Hall, MSC

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

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

Special Sessions Price Commons

Choose your own Adventure! BREAKOUT SESSIONS 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.

2 PM – 3 PM

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session Options

Campus Employment Ballroom A, MSC

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. Counseling and Student Health Ballroom B, MSC Be part of our healthy college community and learn about Student Health Services operated by Prevea Health and the Counseling Center. Campus Safety and Security Ballroom C, MSC 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.

2 PM - 2:25 PM

Session I

2:35 PM - 3 PM

Session II

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CLOSING

Get ready for Fall!

3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

3:45 PM - 4:30 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.

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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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