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Welcome!
About UW Oshkosh
Getting Prepared
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Discovering Life on Campus and Beyond
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About UW Oshkosh
UW Oshkosh has provided the residents of northeastern Wisconsin with high-quality,
affordable education since 1871. As the state’s largest comprehensive university,
UW Oshkosh is committed to providing students with a broad knowledge base and
transferable skills as well as a strong sense of values and ethics to prepare them for
civic leadership.
The campus community promotes
enrichment and active learning with
opportunities for sports and recreation,
arts and culture, service learning and
career building. More than 13,500
students benefit from the nationally
recognized expertise of our faculty, a
wide variety of courses and degrees
offered — including 60 undergraduate
majors, 13 master’s degree programs
and one doctoral program — and modest
class sizes that foster one-on-one and
collaborative learning with professors,
rather than teaching assistants.
Welcome!
UW Oshkosh, the nation’s first Fair Trade
University, has been recognized for its role
in embracing sustainable practices, such
as building “green,” examining its carbon
footprint and promoting social justice.
Located on the Fox River and near
downtown Oshkosh, the University serves
the community and beyond through a
multitude of programs, services and
partnerships, including collaborations
with other colleges, nationally and
internationally.
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Preparing for college is an
exciting time of change for both students and their families. By staying informed and
connected to your student, parents and other family members can help ease the
transition and play a part in their student’s success. We know that parents of firstyear college students have a lot of questions. We recommend you become familiar
with all that UW Oshkosh has to offer by taking some time to review this guide.
More information for parents and
family members is available online
at www.uwosh.edu/home/parentsand-family, including tips for parents,
recommended reading, frequently
asked questions and other resources.
We also invite you to visit your
student on campus at UW Oshkosh. In
particular, parents often enjoy coming
to Oshkosh each fall for the following
campus and community-wide events:
⊲ Fall Fest on the Fox: Families are
invited to a two-day festival of
recreation and entertainment held
annually in September. Activities
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include a fabulous Fish Fry on the
Fox with music and horse-drawn
carriage tours of campus, a hearty
Breakfast with the Chancellor
and the Oshkosh Community
Dragonboat Race and Festival
held at the Leach Amphitheater.
www.uwosh.edu/fallfest
⊲Homecoming: UW Oshkosh’s
annual homecoming festivities
include a bike ride, pregame
celebration and Titans football
game.
www.uwosh.edu/homecoming
We hope to see you around campus!
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University offices as needed; mediate
conflicts; and help plan educational,
social and cultural activities to
enhance the college experience.
A professional residence hall director
(RHD) lives in each hall. All directors have
experience in residence hall life and
an interest in and concern for people.
The director is responsible for student
staff supervision, facilities management,
crisis intervention and developing
and maintaining an environment
conducive to learning and positive
living experiences. In the larger halls,
the RHDs are assisted by a graduate
assistant residence hall director (ARHD).
Getting Prepared
Financial Aid
The UW Oshkosh Financial Aid Office
serves the University community by
providing timely and accurate financial
aid and scholarship information and
resources to assist students in achieving
their educational goals. We are committed
to providing quality services while
maintaining equality and accountability
in the administration of federal, state,
institutional and private grants, loans,
scholarships and work-study funds. The
only application necessary is the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.gov. The
FAFSA application priority date is March
15 prior to the fall term. The UW Oshkosh
Federal School Code is 003920.
time need to obtain the proper permit and
a copy of the parking regulations from
the Parking Services Office, located in
the lower level of Blackhawk Commons.
Normal business hours are 7:45 a.m.–
4:30 p.m. weekdays, with extended hours
during the first week of each semester.
University Books & More, located in Reeve
Union, is your student’s source to purchase
new and used textbooks. Students can also
rent selected titles in the store or choose
from a wider variety of rental books from
our affiliate website. Students can charge
up to $750 in textbooks and required
supplies to their student account until the
end of the first week of 14-week classes.
University Books & More offers a variety
of school, office and art supplies, UW
Oshkosh clothing and gifts, greeting cards,
general reading books and fair trade items.
Weekly “best seller” general reading books
are always 30 percent off and University
Books & More will special order any book
not in stock at no additional charge.
(920) 424-0277
www.uwosh.edu/bookstore
(920) 424-4455
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Residence Life
Parking
Residence Life provides a variety of
services to on-campus students. Most firstand second-year students live on campus,
unless they choose to commute from their
parents’ permanent home address within
45 miles of UW Oshkosh. In addition to
convenience, living on campus offers the
benefits of a community of peers, instant
access to staff, a safe environment and
support for the challenges associated
with being a busy college student.
With the exception of parking meters
and pay stations, all parking on the UW
Oshkosh campus is regulated by permit.
Students who bring a vehicle, including
motorcycle or moped, to campus at any
More than 100 staff members live in
the residence halls to assist students.
They provide advice; help develop the
community; refer students to other
(920) 424-3377
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid
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(920) 424-3212
www.housing.uwosh.edu
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Exploring Academic
Resources
UW Oshkosh offers students many
opportunities outside the classroom
to challenge themselves academically
and explore the world. For more
information about our academic offerings,
visit www.uwosh.edu/home/futurestudents/undergraduate/academics.
Starting in fall 2013, UW Oshkosh students
will be welcomed to the University Studies
Program (USP)—a newly created, oneof-a-kind general education program.
The USP is the gateway to a 21st century
college education where students will
be encouraged to explore and question
like never before. To learn more about
USP, visit www.uwosh.edu/usp.
Center for Academic Resources
Funded primarily by student differential
tuition fees, the Center for Academic
Resources (CAR), located in Student
Success Center 102, provides free
tutoring for undergraduate students.
Students can receive individual tutoring
for most courses on campus.
For students in large, challenging classes,
CAR also provides a group-tutoring
program called Supplemental Instruction
(SI) as an alternative to one-on-one
tutoring. SI offers students three hours
of prepared group review sessions each
week of the semester. Students can
attend as many SI sessions as they want,
including special exam reviews prior to
major tests in the course. Peer Educator
Review Sessions (PERS) provide one
group tutoring session per week for
many classes that do not provide SI.
A third service is English assistance.
Students for whom English is a second
or non-native language often want to
build their English skills, and they can
schedule individual appointments with
the professional English language tutor
in CAR. Together, they can work on
general or course-specific vocabulary,
pronunciation and oral presentations,
English grammar and textbook reading.
(920) 424-2290
www.uwosh.edu/car
Developmental
Mathematics Tutoring
UW Oshkosh’s Swart Hall room 301
Developmental Mathematics Lab
supports students enrolled in Math
100: Elementary Algebra or Math 103:
Intermediate Algebra with free walk-in
tutoring. MATH100 and MATH103 students
are strongly encouraged to schedule
classes such that the hour after their
math course is open so that the students
can complete homework exercises
immediately after every class session
in the Swart301 lab. The lab is staffed
by graduate students and supported
by undergraduate tutor assistants.
(920) 424-3968
www.uwosh.edu/mathematics/
developmental-mathematics
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office provides
accommodations to students with
documented disabilities through the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Our goal is to provide equal opportunity
and equal challenge in the pursuit
of your academic goals. Our office
offers permanent and temporary
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Student Support Services
(A TRiO Program)
reasonable accommodations for students
with physical, medical, psychological,
ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities.
Accommodations are designed on an
individual basis and may include note
taking, proctoring, alternative testing,
extended time testing, recording of
lectures, interpreting and alternative
electronic text.
Funded through a U.S. Department
of Education grant, Student Support
Services (SSS) offers eligible students
free, individualized attention. Services
include academic advising, strategies
for academic success, career and major
exploration and connections to campus
resources. To take part, students must
be citizens or permanent U.S. residents,
and they must meet one of the following
criteria: first-generation college student
(neither parent has a four-year college
degree) and or the family has limited
income. Students with disabilities may also
be served.
(920) 424-3100
www.uwosh.edu/disability-services
Polk Library
Polk Library provides the University
community with access to a wide range
of books, ebooks, online articles and
streaming videos. Polk 101 offers students
a study space that combines the best of
a traditional library with a comfortable,
technology-rich environment. Students
can check out laptops, use GroupFinder
on their mobile device to reserve group
study rooms to work with classmates, and
use wireless printing from their laptops.
Universal Borrowing gives UW Oshkosh
students speedy access to the books and
videos in the entire UW system. Students
can chat with a librarian 24 hours a day, 7
days a week for help with their work!
(920) 424-1310
www.uwosh.edu/sss
(920) 424-4333
www.uwosh.edu/library
Reading and Study Skills Center
The Reading and Study Skills Center,
Nursing/Education 201, offers students at
all stages of academic development an
opportunity to acquire more sophisticated
reading and study techniques.
Students may choose to schedule an
individual consultation or attend a
variety of one-hour workshops about
topics such as test preparation, test
taking, textbook study, active learning
strategies, note taking and Praxis I exam
preparation. Self-help resources also
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are available, including learning strategy
packets, lending library and online links.
In addition, students are encouraged
to register for any of our one or
two-credit Academic Skills courses:
ACAD 100 Developmental Reading;
ACAD 125 Comprehensive Study
Skills; ACAD 135 Applied Study Skills
(paired with GEOG 102); and ACAD
169 College Reading Strategies.
(920) 424-1031
www.uwosh.edu/readingstudycenter
readingstudy@uwosh.edu
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Registrar’s Office
The Registrar’s Office, Dempsey Hall 130,
is open 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekdays.
The Registrar’s Office assists students
with enrollment verifications, transcripts,
veteran services, graduation, registration
for classes, name and address changes.
Students use TitanWeb, our online
student information system, for most
of their registration transactions.
(920) 424-3454
www.uwosh.edu/registrar
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Undergraduate Advising
Resource Center
Located in Student Success Center 202,
the Undergraduate Advising Resource
Center (UARC), in partnership with the
campus community, seeks to empower
students to articulate and achieve their
personal, educational and career goals.
During orientation, your student will
meet with and be assigned to a UARC
adviser. Later, a faculty adviser will be
designated.
Advisers help students:
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Identify their interests, skills and
values and connect them to majors
and careers.
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Connect with campus resources.
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By providing options, but leave the
decision to the student.
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Understand connections between
academic preparation and careers.
A typical course load will range from 12
to 18 credits per semester. All students
will complete a minimum of 120 credits
to graduate including University Studies
Program (USP), degree and major
requirements. Some students may also
need to complete remedial coursework.
Students work with advisers to:
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Clarify their interests, skills,
values and goals.
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Explore majors and careers
as they relate to their goals.
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Learn and understand University,
college and department
policies, procedures and
requirements for graduation.
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Receive assistance with their study
habits and academic progress.
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Take responsibility for and follow
through on decisions made during
advising sessions.
Learn more about UW Oshkosh’s
academic programs at www.
uwosh.edu/home/future-students/
undergraduate/academics.
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers all UW
Oshkosh students free writing
feedback and support. In 2011–
12, we worked with students in 56
different majors with writing assignments
in 248 different classes. More than 15
percent of the students we saw last
year came for help with applications
and other personal writing.
For University policies and degree and
major requirements, see www.uwosh.edu/
registrar/bulletins/bulletin/2013-2015.
Our one-to-one sessions last up to
50 minutes, and students are allowed
up to two appointments per week.
Visit our website, call, or stop by Suite
102 of the Student Success Center to
schedule an appointment.
Students also receive help from Peer
Advising Liaisons (PALs), “upper-level” UW
Oshkosh students who offer academic
support and a peer’s perspective about
college.
(920) 424-1152
www.uwosh.edu/wcenter
(920) 424-1268
uwosh.edu/advising
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Sept. 3 and the Fall 2013 Career Fair on
the Fox on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
(920) 424-2181
www.uwosh.edu/career
make it better. We strive to provide quality
programming, resources, and services that
contribute to the academic and personal
growth of LGBTQ students, faculty, staff
and allies in a diverse and welcoming
atmosphere.
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Alumni Relations
Students benefit from making connections
with UW Oshkosh’s more than 80,000
alumni worldwide. Shared Titan pride
brings students and alumni together
through guest lectures, mentoring
opportunities and campus events
like Homecoming. Through the new
University Studies Program, alumni will
work alongside students in community
outreach and engagement activities.
Career Services
UW Oshkosh students “get hired!”
by taking advantage of the many
opportunities, programs and resources
offered by Career Services. The office
is dedicated to creating an environment
for students to access the professional
development opportunities and
resources for success in the work world,
regardless of today’s economy.
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Whether participating in one of our
programs or networking with professionals
at a career fair, Career Services helps
your student achieve career goals
throughout their years on campus. Career
Services is also available to alumni.
As freshmen, students can participate in
Career Services events and programs,
including mock interviews, dining with
professionals, career fairs and resume
walk-ins. They can also meet one-onone with a career adviser specifically
focused in their major or search
for part-time, on-campus positions
through the Titan Jobs database.
The Corner Convenience Store, in Reeve
Memorial Union, is your student’s quickest
and closest place to get groceries,
refrigerated food and drinks, frozen foods,
bulk candy, health and beauty products,
newspapers and magazines, ready-made
sandwiches and fair trade products.
Services include:
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Programming such as the Harvey Milk
Commemorative Dinner.
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A growing library of both fiction and
non-fiction.
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A student Mentoring Program.
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Ally and educational information in
our SAFE Trainings.
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A safe and welcoming space to
connect or study.
(920) 424-2343
LGBTQ Resource Center
The UW Oshkosh LGBTQ Resource Center
works to create awareness across campus
and our community by identifying and
responding to the concerns and needs of
LGBTQ students, staff, faculty and allies,
believing that it’s only together that we
(920) 424-3465
www.uwosh.edu/lgbtqcenter
It is not too early for your student to
begin exploring careers and developing
a professional resume. Two great
opportunities for students to start are the
Student Employment Fair on Tuesday,
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Multicultural Retention Programs (MRP)
& Multicultural Education Center (MEC)
MRP provides academic and student
support services to assist in the
enrollment, retention and graduation
of multicultural students. Programs and
services offered in MRP include: MRP
Tracker, specialized tutoring in English
and mathematics, first-year student
workshops, leadership development,
personal, career and financial aid
assistance, mentoring and referrals to
other campus resources. In collaboration
with the MEC, the MRP sponsors
programs and activities to increase the
level of understanding and appreciation
for cultural diversity on campus and in
the community. The MEC also serves
as a “home away from home” for all
students, particularly multicultural and
multiracial students, faculty and staff.
(920)424.3081
www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp
National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange (NSE)
program provides affordable and
practical semester- and year-long study
opportunities at approximately 170
colleges and universities within the
U.S. and Canada. The exchange allows
students to study outside of Wisconsin
while paying tuition to UW Oshkosh.
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NSE students explore new academic
options, immerse themselves in a different
environment, search for graduate schools
or future employment, acquire life
skills, experience life from a new point
of view and expand their personal and
educational perspectives.
(920) 424-0775
www.uwosh.edu/oie/studyusa/index.php
Reeve Memorial Union
Reeve Union offers a lively environment
with quality dining services and diverse
experiences, equaling the perfect setting
for your student’s busy college life.
With more than 163,000 square feet of
open-concept space, the building hosts
art exhibits, meetings, conferences,
movies, comedians, speakers, concerts,
late night activities and many other
events that help bring campus to life.
Inside Reeve Union, your student will
find MiTaza Coffeehouse, Marketplace
food court, Titan Underground, Gail
Floether Steinhilber Art Gallery, Corner
Convenience Store, University Books
& More, Titan Central information desk,
UW Credit Union, a surround-sound
movie theatre, study and relaxation
spaces and a variety of other services
and conveniences. The Student
Leadership and Involvement Center
offers leadership development courses,
volunteer opportunities and variety
of programs and activities for your
student to enjoy; plus more than 150
student clubs, organizations and
fraternity/sorority chapters to join and
get engaged outside the classroom.
In addition, Reeve Union distributes
the TitanCard, which is the official UW
Oshkosh identification card for every
student, faculty and staff member.
The TitanCard offers your student a
convenient, easy and safe way to make
purchases and use campus services.
(920) 424-2346
www.reeve.uwosh.edu
Student Recreation
There are a wide variety of recreational
opportunities for students at UW
Oshkosh. First-rate facilities, an
intramurals program, sport clubs,
Xpeditions outdoor recreation
and many additional group and
individual programs and activities
provide something for everyone.
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Facilities
The Student Recreation and Wellness
Center (SRWC) includes 104,000 square
feet of state-of-the-art recreation space
with basketball courts, jogging/walking
track, indoor soccer court, volleyball
courts, climbing wall, golf simulators,
three strength training areas, 100+
pieces of cardio exercise equipment,
two group exercise studios, cycling
studio, TRX suspension training and a
lounge area with wireless Internet.
Campus recreational facilities also
include Kolf Sports Center, which features
additional basketball/volleyball courts
and a 200-meter indoor track. Albee Hall
features an additional two basketball/
volleyball courts, four racquetball courts
and an aquatics facility with a ninelane lap pool and an adjoining diving
well. East Hall Fields are the setting
for outdoor intramural activities.
Programs and Activities
Aquatics activities include open
lap swim, aqua fitness classes
and intramural activities.
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Sport Clubs provide students with an
array of instructional, recreational and
competitive programs. Current active
clubs include bowling, dance, ice
hockey, karate, lacrosse, racquetball,
rifle, rugby and volleyball.
Group exercise classes are held
daily in the SRWC studios, and
personal training is also available.
Intramural sports feature a great
variety of recreational and competitive
opportunities, including soccer, basketball,
volleyball, dodge ball, swimming,
tennis, wrestling, ultimate Frisbee,
racquetball, bags and flag football.
Xpeditions outdoor recreation offers a
climbing wall, equipment rentals, and a
variety of trips and clinics.
(920) 424-3047
http://recreation.uwosh.edu/
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UW Oshkosh runs programs
that can last from two weeks
to a full year abroad.
On faculty-led programs, a UW
Oshkosh professor accompanies
a group of UW Oshkosh students
throughout their stay abroad or on
an entry tour at the beginning of the
experience. These programs offer
a guided experience relative to a
particular academic discipline. Students
typically earn UW Oshkosh credit.
In traditional study abroad and
exchange programs, UW Oshkosh
students travel individually or in groups
to study at one of UW Oshkosh’s partner
institutions abroad. Students are
enrolled directly in the host institution
and typically are part of the general
student body. These programs offer a
high level of immersion, a wide range of
courses at the host institution and use
of the host institution’s facilities.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is a transformative
experience leading to personal growth
and active engagement in the pursuit of
knowledge and skills. It offers options
for advancing unique and diverse
personal and professional goals.
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University Dining
Students can find delicious, convenient
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
meals at 10 dining locations on campus.
Whether your student lives on or off
campus, University Dining has options
that cater to all preferences and dietary
needs. Dining locations throughout
campus include; Blackhawk Commons
and 2Go@BHC, Reeve Union’s
Marketplace, Titan Underground and
MiTaza, Scotty’s in Scott Hall, Sage
Café in Sage Hall and the MiTaza To Go
locations in Clow Social Science Center,
Halsey Science Center and Polk Library.
Cash, check, credit card, Titan Dollars,
Dining Dollars and Meal Plans are
accepted as a form of payment at most
dining locations.
(920) 424-2391
http://reeve.uwosh.edu/dining
Veterans Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center is
dedicated to providing support for our
University’s active duty veterans, guard
members, reservists, and dependents of
veterans. We will assist you throughout
the benefit application process, in
coordinating campus and community
resources and in helping you find the
support you need to reach your goals.
The Veterans Resource Center features
a veteran study lounge, a computer lab,
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CAC readers and resource materials.
(920) 424-1804
www.uwosh.edu/registrar/veterans
Women’s Center
The Women’s Center strives to
build the personal, academic and
professional capacity of women
by providing opportunities to
connect, serve and lead.
We endeavor to help women and
men of all walks of life to learn to
work, play and live together in ways
based on mutual respect by:
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Providing resources and
education for the UW
Oshkosh community.
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Creating a welcoming place
for women to connect.
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Promoting an environment
that values diversity.
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Promoting engagement
between students, faculty and
the community in the context of
women’s issues and needs.
(920) 424-0963
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2013 – 2014
UW Oshkosh
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2013
Sunday
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Sept. 1
Spring Semester 2014
Freshmen move into residence halls (9 a.m.–4
p.m. Residence hall floor meetings and commuter
student meetings at 4 p.m.; orientation at 5:30 p.m.
Monday
Sept. 2
Orientation for all freshmen
Tuesday
Sept. 3
Orientation for all freshmen; Academic
advisement and registration
Wednesday
Sept. 4
Classes begin for first 7-week and 14-week terms
Tuesday
Oct. 22
End first 7-week term
Wednesday
Oct. 23
Begin second 7-week term
Wed. – Sun.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Thanksgiving recess begins after evening classes
on Nov. 26. Residence halls close at 10 p.m.
Sunday
Dec. 1
Residence halls open at 1 p.m.
Monday
Dec. 2
Classes resume
Friday
Dec. 13
End second 7-week and 14-week terms;
residence halls close at 8 p.m.
Saturday
Dec. 14
Commencement
Sunday
Jan. 5, 2014
Residence halls open at 1 p.m. for
students taking interim classes
Monday*
Jan. 6
Begin 3-week interim
Friday
Jan. 24
End 3-week interim; end of semester — Official
Graduation Date Residence halls close at 8 p.m.
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Sunday
Feb. 2, 2014
Residence halls open at 1 p.m. for spring semester
Monday
Feb. 3
Classes begin for first 7-week and 14-week terms
Friday
March 21
End first 7-week term; residence halls
close at 8 p.m. for Spring Break
Sun.-Sun.
March 23-30
Spring Break
Sunday
March 30
Residence halls open at 1 p.m.
Monday
March 31
Begin second 7-week term
Friday
May 16
End second 7-week and 14-week terms
Saturday
May 17
Commencement; residence halls close at 4 p.m.
for students not enrolled in interim classes
Monday**
May 19
Begin 3-week Interim
Monday
May 26
Legal holiday, Memorial Day — no classes
Friday
June 6
End 3-week Interim; end of semester – Official
Graduation Date Residence halls close at 8 p.m.
*Fall Interim: classes will meet on January 6, 7, 8, 9,
10; 13, 14, 15, 16, 17: and 21, 22, 23, 24.
**Spring Interim will meet on May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23; 27, 28, 29, 30; and June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Up-to-date academic calendars can be viewed at www.uwosh.edu/provost
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Quick Reference Guide
MATH LAB
Swart 113
(920) 424-1333
PARKING
Blackhawk Commons, lower level
(920) 424-4455
www.uwosh.edu/parking
READING STUDY CENTER
Nursing/Education 201
(920) 424-1031
www.uwosh.edu/programs/
readingstudycenter
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Student Success Center 202
(920) 424-1268
www.uwosh.edu/advising
COUNSELING CENTER
Student Success Center 240
(920) 424-2061
www.uwosh.edu/couns_center
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 135
(920) 424-0202
http://admissions.uwosh.edu
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 125
(920) 424-3100
www.uwosh.edu/stuaff/deanofstudents/
ATHLETICS
Kolf Sports Center 124
(920) 424-1034
www.uwoshkoshtitans.com
FINANCIAL AID
Dempsey Hall 104
(920) 424-3377
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aids
CAREER SERVICES
Student Success Center 125
(920) 424-2181
www.uwosh.edu/career
HOUSING (RESIDENCE LIFE)
263 Gruenhagen Conference Center,
second floor
(920) 424-3212
www.housing.uwosh.edu
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC
RESOURCES (CAR)
Student Success Center 102
(920) 424-3419
www.uwosh.edu/car
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC
SUPPORT AND DIVERSITY (CASD)
Corner of Elmwood Avenue and Irving Street
(920) 424-3081
www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp
CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND
CARE CENTER (day care)
Swart Hall
(920) 424-0260
www.uwosh.edu/childrens_center
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, OFFICE OF
Dempsey Hall 146
(920) 424-0775
www.uwosh.edu/oie
REEVE MEMORIAL UNION
748 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 424-1234
http://reeve.uwosh.edu
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 130
(920) 424-3454
www.uwosh.edu/registrar
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
Radford Hall, First Floor
(920) 424-2424
www.uwosh.edu/health_center
STUDENT RECREATION
735 Pearl Ave.
(920) 424-3047
http://recreation.uwosh.edu
TESTING SERVICES
Polk Library, Room 4
(920) 424-1432
www.uwosh.edu/testing
TITANCARD
Reeve Union
(920) 424-1234
www.reeve.uwosh.edu/services/titan-central
UNIVERSITY BOOKS AND MORE
Reeve Union
(920) 424-0277
www.uwosh.edu/bookstore
UNIVERSITY DINING
Blackhawk Commons, lower level
(920) 424-2391
http://reeve.uwosh.edu/dining
UNIVERSITY POLICE
1115 Rockwell Ave.
(920) 424-1212 (emergency) or
(920) 424-1216 (general information),
www.uwosh.edu/up
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
Dempsey Hall 146
(920) 424-1804
www.uwosh.edu/veterans
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dempsey Hall 148
(920) 424-4000
http://www.uwosh.edu/stuaff
WOMEN’S CENTER
(920) 424-0963
Center of Equity and Diversity
www.uwosh.edu/womenscenter
WRITING CENTER
Student Success Center, Suite 102
(920) 424-1152
www.uwosh.edu/wcenter
LGBTQ Resource Center
Center for Equity and Diversity
(920) 424-3465
www.uwosh.edu/hope
LIBRARY
Forrest R. Polk Library
(920) 424-4333
www.uwosh.edu/library
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
650 Witzel Avenue
Oshkosh WI 54902
(PH) 920-424-3466
(FX) 920-424-0259
www.uwosh.edu/facilities
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Staying Safe and Healthy
Campus Safety Resources
Counseling Center
One of your primary concerns as a parent
may be the safety of your student. UW
Oshkosh is committed to maintaining
a safe and secure educational
environment and continues to develop
new programs and technologies to
better protect the campus community.
The Counseling Center provides free
and confidential time limited services
to UWO enrolled students to address
their personal, career and academic
success. Students receive support
and opportunities to develop life
skills to manage stress, relationship
conflict, depression/anxiety, family
issues, substance abuse, body image,
self-esteem, relationship or sexual
violence, impacts of racism, LGBTQ
issues and academic performance
and other common issues.
UW Oshkosh notifies students of campus
emergencies online via the University
home page as well as campus-wide email
notifications. An Emergency Procedures
Guide is available and distributed
throughout campus to help students,
faculty and staff prepare for and
respond to an emergency on campus.
Additionally, students are encouraged
to sign up to receive emergency
messages via text message through
Titan Alert. Alerts include University
closings, emergencies, inclement
weather updates and parking updates.
Students can register multiple
numbers with Titan Alert by visiting
www.uwosh.edu/home/titanalert.
In the event of inclement weather,
students will be notified of class delays
or cancellations via the University
home page, campus-wide email and, if
registered, Titan Alert. They also can
call the weather line at (920) 424-0000.
For more information about these
and other measures UW Oshkosh
has in place to ensure the safety of
your student, visit www.uwosh.edu/
home/current-students/safety.
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Counseling Center services include:
•Personal/academic/
career counseling
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Crisis intervention and consultation
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Group therapy
•
Career and self-help library
•
Center for balance
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Campus victim advocate
•
Alcohol education program
(920) 424-2061
www.uwosh.edu/couns_center
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Student Health Center
UW Oshkosh’s Student Health Center
provides a full range of health care
services to all registered students.
The staff consists of experienced and
credentialed professionals, including
physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitian,
nurses, medical technologists, health
educator and support personnel.
The Student Health Center’s mission
is to offer students primary outpatient
medical care and brief psychiatry that is
affordable and accessible. We provide
a wide range of services to include:
wellness care and education, injury
care, referrals, allergy injections, sexual
health, travel consultations, physicals,
laboratory testing and pharmacy service.
Most office visits are free; minimal
charges apply for supplies, procedures,
lab tests and medications. Charges may
be paid by cash, check and TitanCard
or billed to the student’s University
account. The health center does not bill
health insurance. Upon request a copy of
your charges will be provided for you to
submit to your insurance carrier. Please
check the website for current price list.
To avoid unintended illness, it is
recommended that immunizations are
current. You may view immunization
history and recommendations on
the Wisconsin Immunization Registry
at http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
immunization/wir.htm. There are
no immunization requirements
for entrance into college.
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It is recommended that all students are
covered by a health insurance plan, and
carry a copy of their health insurance
card. For students who do not have
health insurance, information about a
plan endorsed by the University can be
found at www.uwosh.edu/health_center.
Medical care is confidential. If you
would like us to share information about
care received at student health, please
complete a Medical Authorization for
Release of Information. The form is found
on the student health center website.
(920) 424-2424
www.uwosh.edu/health_center
University Police
The UW Oshkosh Police Department
provides a safe environment—24
hours a day, 365 days per year—
conducive to personal growth and
educational development. The
University’s highly trained, educated
and professional state police officers
provide fair, impartial enforcement of
state laws and UW System rules.
Student employees serve as Community
Service Officers (CSOs), who work in
pairs to help provide safety and security
by patrolling campus on foot and working
station security in the residence halls.
The CSOs also provide, by request, safe
escorts to students and employees who
wish to be escorted at night to or from
anywhere within a few blocks of the main
campus.
(920) 424-1212 for emergencies
(920) 424-1216 for non-emergencies
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1515 Planeview Dr.
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 230-7400
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Oshkosh’s newest hotel! Conveniently
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Gruenhagen Conference Center,
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
208 Osceola St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 4241106
housing.uwosh.edu/gcc
Located on the University of
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Holiday Inn Express &
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2251 Westowne Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 303-1300
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Just 3 miles from the university. We
offer a deluxe hot complimentary
breakfast and free wireless internet,
fitness center and pool. Ask about
our University Parent discount!
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WHERE TO SHOP
La Quinta Inn Oshkosh
1886 Rath Ln.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 233-4190
www.lq.com
We are conveniently located off of Hwy
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Oshkosh Premier Waterfront
Hotel & Convention Center
1 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 230-1900
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Hunters Ridge Condominium Community
(920) 230-3185
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Visit our website today to learn more!
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Struensee Properties
3389 County Road A
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 233-5655
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Affinity Medical Group
PLACES TO LIVE
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Personalized care in the Oshkosh
area. Mercy Medical Center and
Urgent Care locations available.
Please see ad on p 11.
Center for Academic
Support & Diversity
(920) 424-3081
www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp/
We serve African American, Hispanic
American, Asian American (including
Hmong) and Native American and
qualified first-generation and lowincome students at the university.
Please see ad Below.
J & R Auto Service, INC
629 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 231-3661
Serving Oshkosh since 1957. We pride
ourselves on honesty with repairs
done in a timely manner. ASE Certified
Technicians. Close to campus!
Please see ad on p 20.
Oshkosh Transit System
926 Dempsey Trail
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 232-5340
www.rideGOtransit.com
Here to serve you. Our focus is
providing safe, efficient, convenient,
and low-cost transportation services
to the Oshkosh community.
Please see ad on p 17
Reeve Union
reeve.uwosh.edu
Bringing Campus to Life!
Leadership and Involvement,
Student Employment, Hangout and
Study Spaces, Dining, Bookstore,
Convenience Store and more!
Please see ad on p 3.
Visit Oshkosh!
100 N. Main St.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(877) 303-9200
www.visitoshkosh.com
Welcome to Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s
Event City - the perfect place for
your son or daughter to not only go
to school, but also to enjoy, play and
grow! Visit our 24/7-visitor vestibule.
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