Parents and Families

Preparing for college is an exciting and busy time for students and families alike. One of the most important things you can do to support your student during this transition is encourage them to participate fully in our New Student Experience activities, including attending an on-campus orientation experience on their campus. We invite you to attend on-campus orientation with your student and participate in our parent and family programming.

You can also help your student stay on track for their New Student Experience. Encourage them to check their emails carefully and reach out to us if they have questions about their next steps.

What is New Student Experience?

New Student Experience prepares your student to transition to UW-Platteville, including registering for their first semester’s classes, attending on-campus orientation, and participating in welcome activities when they return to campus for their first semester.

We will be communicating directly with your student about required actions and deadlines to ensure they get the most out of this experience. Some important items to note are:

• All students must complete the New Student Experience module in their PASS account. They will receive emails with more detailed instructions. Even students who intend to opt out of orientation must complete the module to confirm they are opting out of orientation and to start other processes, including registering for classes.
• All students must pre-register for and take the Universities of Wisconsin Placement Tests before they are able to meet with their advisor and register for classes. The Universities of Wisconsin Placement Tests Fee of $45.00 will appear on their semester billing statement.
• The New Student Experience fee varies depending on your student’s campus and student type. This fee will appear on the semester billing statement and helps cover materials, student staff, on-campus orientation, and welcome activities at the beginning of their first semester.