New Student Experience

NEW STUDENT EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST See what steps you’ve already taken and how to stay on track for NSE. This checklist is for new freshmen. Transfer students, please visit go.uwplatt.edu/nse-checklist-transfer-plt.

AVAILABLE NOW  Accept your admission in your PASS account.  Start your NSE; visit go.uwplatt.edu/start-nse-guide for instructions. y Choose to attend On-Campus Orientation or opt out of orientation. y You are encouraged to add the names of up to two guests who will attend your On-Campus Orientation with you. y Add contact information for any family members who want to receive communication about NSE. REGISTER FOR CLASSES  Complete Placement Tests. y Check your To-Do List in PASS to determine what tests you are required to take. y These must be completed at least two weeks before your advising appointment. y Not completing your Placement Tests in time will delay your advising and registration appointment.  Access your University of Wisconsin-Platteville email (starting in Nov. 2023). y Visit go.uwplatt.edu/access-email to learn how to access your UW-Platteville email. y If you have questions about your email account or setting up Duo Two-Factor Authentication, look for an email sent to your personal email with the subject line, “UW-Platteville Email Access”. y Make sure you check your email often, and read carefully.  Watch your UW-Platteville email for information from your academic advisor (starting in Dec. 2023). y Schedule your academic advising appointment using the link in an email from your advisor. y Complete required Canvas modules about the registration process before meeting with your advisor. They will provide you the link to enroll in the Canvas course.  Meet with your academic advisor to register for classes (starting in Dec. 2023). y Remember to schedule your appointment using the link in the email you receive from your advisor. y Your advisor will review your Placement Test results and what they mean during your advising appointment.

ATTEND ON-CAMPUS ORIENTATION  Attend On-Campus Orientation on Jan. 19, 2024. y Meet new friends. y Learn about campus resources and student involvement. y Participate in interactive sessions about different majors and academic experiences. y Have your photo taken for your Campus Card. y At the end of the day, grab your Campus Card and a cool gift. y Parents and guests will also have a full day of activities. Encourage up to two family members to attend with you.  Check out the On-Campus Orientation schedule at go.uwplatt.edu/orientationschedule GET READY FOR CLASSES TO START  Purchase a parking pass. y If you are planning to bring a car to campus, watch your UW-Platteville email for information on purchasing parking passes.  Sign your Textbook Agreement in PASS.  Complete the online Mandatory Prevention Course facilitated by the Dean of Students Office. A link will be sent to your UW-Platteville email.  Learn about getting involved. y Search for PioneerLink on the Pioneer Portal (portal.uwplatt.edu) to learn about our 180+ student organizations.  Participate in Welcome Activities during the first week of the semester. Learn more at www.uwplatt.edu/welcome-activities.  Classes begin on Jan. 22, 2024.

STAY INFORMED  Check your UW-Platteville and personal email accounts often and read carefully.  Follow us on Instagram @uwplattnse for updates and learn about campus.  Review uwplatt.edu/new-student-experience for more information on all these steps.  Check out the Orientation Booklet (go.uwplatt.edu/orientationbooklet) for additional resources and answers to questions.

HAVE QUESTIONS?  Contact us at nse@uwplatt.edu or 608.342.1081 and we will help you find the answer.

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