Registration and Orientation Schedules

The following schedules are for on-campus Registration and Orientation for students beginning in summer or fall 2024. 


Registration schedule for students beginning in the summer/fall 2024 term:

TimeStudent Schedule
7:30-8 a.m.

Check-in
Next steps stations:

  • Sign up for direct deposit
  • Sign a housing and dining contract or submit an exemption request
  • Submit your ID photo online
  • Purchase a parking permit
  • Sign up for a Peer Success Coach and the Falcon Family Experience
  • Fee Payment Agreement
8-8:15 a.m.Welcome
8:15-9:15 a.m.Meet with an Adviser
9:15-10:15 a.m.Registration Rotation #1
10:15-11:15 a.m.Registration Rotation #2
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Registration Rotation #3
12:15-12:30 p.m.Next steps in transition experience
12:30 p.m.Next steps stations
Optional tours
Optional lunch

 

April 13th Transfer Registration Day Schedule:

TimeFalcon Preview DayFalcon Preview Day LocationTransfer RegistrationRegistration Location
10:45-11:30 a.m.Academic SessionsVariousCampus Tour, 
Next Steps
Falcons Nest
First Floor, UC
11:35 a.m.-12:40 p.m.Campus TourRiverview Ballroom 
Second Floor, UC
RegistrationVarious
1:00 p.m.Optional ToursCampus Farm, 
Mann Valley Lab Farm, 
Falcon Center
Next Steps,
Optional Tours
Campus Farm, 
Mann Valley Lab Farm, 
Falcon Center


Orientation dates for students beginning in the summer/fall 2024 term:

Check back for updated schedules of the upcoming stages in your new student transition experience

This schedule is for incoming first-year students who signed up to attend the full Orientation.

Time Session Location Description

8:30-9 a.m.

Check-In 

University Center, 1st Floor

Come get all the materials you'll need to have a successful Orientation session! Check in any time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. - the program officially starts at 9 a.m. (Make sure to grab breakfast on your own before arriving to campus.) 

9-9:30 a.m.

Welcome to
UW-River Falls!

University Center, 2nd Floor, Riverview Ballroom Join campus leadership and the 2024 Orientation Leaders as they welcome you to the Falcon Family!

9:30-10 a.m.

OL Breakout
Session #1

University Center, 2nd Floor, Riverview Ballroom

 

10-10:45 a.m.

Falcon101

University Center, 2nd Floor, Riverview Ballroom

The most essential things to know about your future community - how you’ll make connections, transition socially and academically and be successful in your first few weeks on campus. We’ll introduce you to campus traditions, talk about all the upcoming events you’re invited to and help you explore future involvement opportunities.

10:45-11:15 a.m.

The Inside Scoop on UWRF

University Center, 2nd Floor, Riverview Ballroom

Who are you? Who are we? How will you fit into the community at UWRF? We’ll explore the answers to these questions, discuss our community of care, our code of conduct, the levels of support you have at UWRF and more.

11:15-11:45 a.m.

A Day in the Life of a Falcon

University Center, 2nd Floor, Riverview Ballroom

Come prepared with questions for current UWRF students. They'll talk about what a typical student day looks like and give you the opportunity to ask anything you’re wondering about.  

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lunch

University Center, 1st Floor, Riverside Commons Learn about meal plans and how to dine on campus while enjoying lunch.
12:30-2:30 p.m. Campus Resource Session Rotations University Center, 3rd Floor, Various Learn more about campus resources like Title IX and violence prevention, holistic wellness, residence life, financial aid and student billing.

2:30-2:45 p.m.

OL Breakout
Session #2

University Center, 3rd Floor, Kinnickinnick Theatre

 

2:45-3 p.m. Next Steps Station University Center, 1st Floor

Make sure you complete the below steps before leaving for the day: 

  • Take your ID photograph
  • Sign up for direct deposit
  • Purchase a parking permit
  • Apply for a Peer Success Coach
3-4 p.m. Campus Tour Various Join us for a campus tour and discover the ins and outs of campus resources and the locations of your upcoming classes!
3-4 p.m. Register for Classes (optional) Various Haven't registered for spring classes yet? You'll get to meet an adviser and talk about your major, minor, prior credits and register for your first semester of classes.

This schedule is for incoming transfer students who signed up to attend the full Orientation.

Time

Session

Location 

Description

8:30-9 a.m.

Check-In (if you're registering for classes at Orientation)

University Center, 1st Floor 

Come get all the materials you’ll need to have a successful Orientation session! Check in any time between 8:30 and 9 a.m. (The program officially starts at 9 a.m.) Make sure to grab breakfast on your own before arriving to campus.

 

9-10 a.m. Register for Classes (optional) Various Haven't registered for spring classes yet? You'll get to meet an adviser and talk about your major, minor, prior credits and register for your first semester of classes.
10-10:30 a.m. Check-In (if you've already registered for classes) University Center, 1st Floor Come get all the materials you’ll need to have a successful Orientation session! Check in any time between 10 and 10:30 a.m. (The program officially starts at 10:30 a.m.) Make sure to grab breakfast on your own before arriving to campus.

10:30-11 a.m.

Transfer 101 

University Center, 3rd Floor, Kinnickinnic Theatre

The most essential things to know about your future community - how you’ll make connections at UWRF, navigate our campus technology and your unique transitions as a transfer student. We’ll introduce you to campus traditions, talk about all the upcoming events you’re invited to and help you explore future involvement opportunities. 

11-11:30 a.m. The Inside Scoop on UWRF University Center, 3rd Floor, Kinnickinnic Theatre What does the community at UWRF look like and how will you fit into it? Learn about UWRF’s code of conduct, values and identities, as well as the layers of support on campus for all students.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch University Center, 1st Floor, Riverside Commons Learn about meal plans and how to dine on campus while enjoying lunch.

12:30-2 p.m.

Campus Resource Sessions Rotations

University Center, 3rd Floor, Various

Choose three sessions that feel relevant to you: 

  • Career Services
  • Commuting to campus
  • Disability Resource Center
  • Financial Aid
  • Residence Life
  • Student Health and Counseling
2:45-3 p.m. Next Steps Station (optional) University Center, 1st Floor

Make sure you complete the below steps before leaving for the day:

  • Take your ID photograph
  • Sign up for direct deposit
  • Purchase a parking permit
  • Apply for a Peer Success Coach
3-4 p.m. Campus Tour (optional) Various Join us for a campus tour to discover the ins and outs of campus resources and the locations of your upcoming classes.