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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 third 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 57 undergraduate
majors, 15 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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Getting Started
PARKING
With the exception of parking meters
and pay stations, all parking on the UW
Oshkosh campus is regulated by permit.
Students who plan to have an automobile,
motorcycle or moped on campus at any
time should 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.
⊲⊲ Parking permits for students living in
residence halls are limited and sold on
a seniority/lottery basis. Applications
for resident parking permits are
mailed out during the summer and
are accepted until July 31 each year,
with a subsequent lottery drawing
held in early August. Students not
selected in the lottery are placed on
a waiting list and given off-campus
parking options. Resident permits
vary in price depending on the type
(premium, regular, remote, etc.).
⊲⊲ Visitor and short-term permits
are available for $2 per day at the
Parking Services Office, the Visitor
Information Booth, located in Lot 15
(across from Reeve Memorial Union) or
at University Books & More in Reeve
Union. Holders of visitor permits may
park in any commuter lot or on the
first level of the parking ramp, located
on the corner of High and Osceola
Streets. A visitor permit is valid 6
a.m.–midnight, Monday–Thursday and
6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday. Overnight
parking for visitors is available on
the first level of the parking ramp
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either by using the pay by space
machines or by permit, available in the
Parking Office or Information Booth.
Visitors do not need permits from
4:30 p.m. Friday–6 a.m. Mondays;
however, parking in reserved or
restricted areas is prohibited.
(920) 424-4455 • www.uwosh.edu/parking
UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
As the official welcome center for the
campus, Undergraduate Admissions,
Dempsey Hall 135, works closely with
students, parents, alumni, faculty
and administrators to represent the
University. The Admissions Office is
responsible for processing undergraduate
admissions applications for new
freshmen as well as transfer students.
The Titan Gold Corps, student
ambassadors for UW Oshkosh, lead
campus tours on weekdays and
Saturdays when the University is in
session and Admissions hosts Preview
Days and a variety of special programs
to welcome prospective students to
campus. The Admissions Office also
coordinates the freshman scholarship
program to recognize outstanding
incoming new students with both
academic and leadership awards.
(920) 424-3164 • www.uwosh.edu/admissions
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
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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 15th prior to the fall term. The UW
Oshkosh Federal School Code is 003920.
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access to staff, a safe environment and
support for the challenges associated
with being a busy college student.
UNDERGRADUATE
ADVISING
RESOURCE CENTER
More than 100 staff members live in
the residence halls to assist students.
They provide advice; help develop the
community; refer students to other
University offices as needed; mediate
conflicts; and help plan educational,
social and cultural activities to
enhance the college experience.
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.
(920) 424-3377 • www.uwosh.edu/fin_aid
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
RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence Life provides a variety of
services to on-campus students. Most
first- and 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
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).
(920) 424-3212 • www.housing.uwosh.edu
A typical course load will
range from 12 to 18 credits
per semester. Students will
complete a minimum of 120
credits to graduate, of which at
least 42 credits will be general education.
Learn more about UW Oshkosh’s
academic programs at www.uwosh.edu/
home/future-students/undergraduate/
academics. For University policies
and degree and major requirements,
visit www.uwosh.edu/registrar/
bulletins/bulletin/2011-2013.
During initial registration, your student
will be assigned to a UARC adviser. Later,
a faculty adviser will be designated.
Advisers help students by:
⊲⊲ Helping them identify their interests,
skills and values and connect
them to majors and careers.
⊲⊲ Connecting them to
campus resources.
⊲⊲ Providing students options, but
leave the decision to him or her.
⊲⊲ Showing students connections
between academic
preparation and careers.
Students work with advisers to:
⊲⊲ Clarify their interests, skills,
values and goals.
⊲⊲ Learn and understand University,
college and department
policies, procedures and
requirements for graduation.
⊲⊲ Receive assistance with their study
habits and academic progress.
⊲⊲ Take responsibility for and follow
through on decisions made
during advising sessions.
Parents can help by:
⊲⊲ Being available to support
and encourage.
⊲⊲ Offering advice, when
appropriate and requested.
⊲⊲ Maintaining regular contact.
⊲⊲ Allowing students to make
mistakes, on occasion, in
this safe environment.
Students also receive help from Peer
Advising Liaisons (PALs), “upperlevel” UW Oshkosh students who
offer academic support and a peer’s
perspective about college.
(920) 424-1268 •
www.uwosh.edu/advising
⊲⊲ Explore majors/careers as
they relate to their goals.
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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/from anywhere within a
few blocks of the main campus.
(920) 424-1212 for emergencies • (920)
424-1216 for non-emergencies •
www.uwosh.edu/up
Staying Safe and Healthy
Campus Safety Resources
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.
UW Oshkosh notifies students of campus
emergencies online via the University
home page as well as campus-wide
email notifications. An Emergency
Procedures Guide recently was created
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
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messages via text message through
Titan Alert. Alerts include University
closings, emergencies, inclement
weather updates and parking updates.
Students can register two phone
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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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,
nurses, medical technologists, health
educator and support personnel.
Routine services include evaluation,
treatment and/or referral of medical
problems and injuries; diagnosis
and treatment of mental health
problems; male and female general
health care; gynecological health
care; physicals for work/sports/travel;
STD/HIV counseling and testing;
travel health and tobacco cessation
counseling; immunizations, allergy
injections, laboratory testing; limited
pharmacy services and procedures.
Students pay a health fee each semester
as part of their tuition. Most office
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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.
Before your student heads to college,
immunizations should be up to date. You
may refer to the Wisconsin Immunization
Registry at http://www.dhs.wisconsin.
gov/immunization/wir.htm to view
immunizations. There are no immunization
requirements for entrance into college.
Students should be covered locally by a
health insurance plan, and they should
carry a copy of their health insurance
card. They need to be aware of which
medical facilities and medical providers
in the community are covered by their
health insurance plan. For students who
do not have health insurance, information
about a plan endorsed by the University
can be found at www.sas-mn.com.
Medical records are confidential. Your
student must sign a Medical Authorization
form in order for University staff to
share medical information with you.
(920) 424-2424 •
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University Counseling Center
The University 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.
Counseling Center services include:
⊲⊲ Personal/academic/
career counseling
⊲⊲ Crisis intervention and consultation
⊲⊲ Group therapy
⊲⊲ Career and self-help library
⊲⊲ Center for balance
⊲⊲ Campus victim advocate
⊲⊲ Alcohol education program
(920) 424-2061 •
www.uwosh.edu/couns_center
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Finding Support Services
Center for Academic Resources
Reading/Study Center
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.
The Reading/Study Center, Nursing/
Education 201, offers students at all
stages of academic development an
opportunity to acquire more sophisticated
reading and study techniques.
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 which do not provide SI.
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 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.
Developmental
Mathematics Program
UW Oshkosh’s Developmental
Mathematics Program consists of two
pre-college-level algebra courses:
Math 100: Elementary Algebra and
Math 103: Intermediate Algebra.
Students in these courses are
encouraged to access free tutoring in
the Swart Hall room 301 Developmental
Mathematics Lab. The lab is staffed
by graduate students and supported
by undergraduate tutor assistants.
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
Students may choose to schedule an
individual appointment or attend a variety
of one-hour workshops about topics,
such as test preparation, test taking,
textbook study, active learning strategies,
note taking and PPST/Praxis II exam
preparation. Self-help resources also
are available, including learning strategy
packets, lending library and online links.
In addition, students are encouraged to
register for any of the following onecredit, seven-week courses: Intrdscp.
125 Comprehensive Study Skills
and Intrdscp. 169 College Reading
Strategies. A two-credit course,
Intrdscp. 100 Dev. Reading (paired with
Geography 102), also is available.
(920) 424-1031 •
www.uwosh.edu/readingstudycenter
(920) 424-3968 • www.uwosh.
edu/mathematics/index.php
(920) 424-3100 • www.uwosh.edu/
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Student Support Services
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) 424-1310 • www.uwosh.edu/sss
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers all UW Oshkosh
students free, confidential writing support
and feedback. In 2010–11, we worked with
students in 56 different majors with writing
assignments in 247 different classes.
More than 20 percent of the students
we saw last year came for help with
applications and other personal writing.
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.
(920) 424-1152 • www.uwosh.edu/wcenter
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.
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,
Sept. 6 and the Fall 2012 Career Fair
on the Fox on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
(920) 424-2181 • www.uwosh.edu/career
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, CAC readers and resource
materials. Thank you for your service!
Exploring Academic
Opportunities
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.
National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange (NSE)
program provides affordable and
practical semester- and year-long
study opportunities at approximately
200 colleges and universities within
the U.S. and Canada. The exchange
allows students to study outside of
Wisconsin while paying tuition to UW
Oshkosh; it’s a great way to experience
new settings in which to study and live
without paying out-of-state tuition!
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
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.
UW Oshkosh runs programs that can last
from one week to a full year abroad.
On faculty-led programs, a UW Oshkosh
faculty member accompanies a group of
UW Oshkosh students throughout their
stay in the foreign country or on an entry
tour at the beginning of the experience.
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.
(920) 424-0775 • www.uwosh.edu/
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Discovering Life
on Campus
Polk Library
Polk Library provides the University
community with access to a wide range
of books, online articles and videos.
Polk 101 offers students a study space
that combines the best of a traditional
library with a comfortable, technologyrich environment. Students can check
out laptops, 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.
(920) 424-4333 • www.uwosh.edu/library
Reeve Memorial Union
and University Dining
Reeve Union is a hot spot on campus
and the perfect setting for your
student’s busy college life. With more
than 163,000 square feet of openconcept space, the building hosts
art exhibits, meetings, conferences,
movies, comedians, speakers,
concerts and many other events.
Inside Reeve, your student will find
Mi Taza Coffeehouse, Marketplace
food court, Titan Underground, Gail
Floether Steinhilber Art Gallery, Corner
Convenience Store, University Books
& More, Titan Central information desk,
UW Credit Union, Salon Shahnaz, a
surround-sound movie theater and
more. The Student Leadership and
Involvement Center offers leadership
and volunteer opportunities in over
150 student clubs and organizations
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In addition, Reeve Union distributes
the TitanCard, which is the official
identification card for every student,
faculty and staff member at UW
Oshkosh. TitanCard offers your student a
convenient, easy, and safe way to make
purchases and use campus services.
Students also can find delicious,
convenient meals at Reeve. Whether
your student lives on campus or off,
University Dining has options that
cater to all preferences. Meal plans are
accepted at these locations: Blackhawk
Commons and 2Go@BHC, Reeve Union’s
Marketplace and MiTaza, Scotty’s in Scott
Hall, the Student Recreation and Wellness
Center’s Clash’s Cooldown Corner”, and
the MiTaza To Go locations in Clow, Halsey
and Polk Library. Cash, Credit Card,
and Titan Dollars are accepted at all of
the aforementioned locations as well as
Einstein Brothers Bagels in Sage Hall.
store and choose from a wider variety
on the bookstore’s website. An online
textbook reservation program is also an
option for all semesters. At University
Books & More, students can find a variety
of school and art supplies, greeting cards,
and fair trade items. A variety of general
reading books are also available. Weekly
bestsellers are always 30 percent off and
the bookstore will special order any book
not in stock at no additional charge.
(920) 424-0277 •
www.uwosh.edu/bookstore
Student Recreation
At UW Oshkosh, your student will
find a wide variety of recreational
and wellness opportunities. First-rate
facilities, an intramurals program, sport
clubs, and many additional group and
individual programs and activities
provide something for everyone.
(920) 424-2346 • www.reeve.uwosh.edu
The Corner Convenience Store
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.
(920) 424-2343
University Books & More
University Books & More, located in
Reeve Memorial Union, is your student’s
source for used and new textbooks.
Students can rent selected titles in the
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⊲⊲ Facilities
The Student Recreation and
Wellness Center (SRWC) boasts
104,000 square feet of stateof-the-art recreation space. It is
open most days 6 a.m.-midnight.
SWRC’s offerings include 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.
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week, including cycling, TRX, step
aerobics, cardio kickboxing, yoga,
boot camp, interval, core, Zumba,
muscle conditioning and Pilates.
Intramural sports, held at Kolf
and Albee, feature a great variety
of recreational and competitive
opportunities through team and
individual sports and events,
including soccer, basketball,
volleyball, dodge ball, swimming,
tennis, wrestling, ultimate Frisbee,
racquetball, bags and flag football.
(920) 424-3047 •
http://recreation.uwosh.edu/
Women’s Center
Campus recreational facilities
also include Kolf Sports Center,
which features seven 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 nine-lane
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, intramural activities
and kayak instruction.
Sport Clubs provide students with
an inviting array of instructional,
recreational and competitive
programs. Current active
clubs include bowling, dance,
karate, lacrosse, racquetball,
rifle, rugby and volleyball.
Group exercise classes are held
daily in the SRWC studios. Trained
staff lead at least 50 classes per
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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:
resources and services that contribute
to the academic and personal growth of
LGBTQ students, faculty, staff and allies
in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere.
Services include:
⊲⊲ Programming such as the Harvey
Milk Commemorative Dinner.
⊲⊲ A growing library of both
fiction and non-fiction.
⊲⊲ A student Mentoring Program.
⊲⊲ Ally and educational information
in our SAFE Trainings.
(920) 424-3465 •
www.uwosh.edu/lgbtqcenter
Multicultural Retention
Programs (MRP) & Multicultural
Education Center (MEC)
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
MRP provides academic and student
support services to assist in the
enrollment, retention and graduation
⊲⊲ Providing resources and education
for the UW Oshkosh community.
⊲⊲ Creating a welcoming place
for women to connect.
⊲⊲ Promoting an environment
that values diversity.
⊲⊲ Promoting engagement
between students, faculty and
the community in the context of
women’s issues and needs.
(920) 424-0963 •
www.uwosh.edu/womenscenter
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 make it better. We
strive to provide quality programming,
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Welcome to Oshkosh!
or take a carriage ride through Menominee Park during the annual holiday
Celebration of Lights. Add year-round sporting events and fishing tournaments
to the picture, and you have a reason in every season to visit Oshkosh.
Hello and welcome to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, an international
business and recreational hub in the heart of the Fox Valley.
Flavors of Oshkosh include beautiful upscale restaurants, ethnic foods
that speak to your tastes and classic food that travels back in time
to nostalgic drive-ins. You’ll find the possibilities are endless.
The abundance of waterways, central location, and warmth and hospitality
of the residents make Oshkosh the perfect place for your son or
daughter to not only go to school, but also to enjoy, play and grow!
With some of the most impressive big-brand name stores anywhere, The
Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh are a great way to start a shopping day.
The community is rich in arts and culture. From the beauty of the Paine
Art Center and Gardens, the majesty of the Victorian Grand Opera House
and the world-class EAA AirVenture Museum to the state-of-the art Leach
Amphitheater, Oshkosh has something to peak any interest. The city’s rich
heritage allows visitors to gaze back through time and explore a colorful
past, while the performing and visual arts bring today’s Oshkosh to life.
The splendor and variety extends into an action-packed annual events
calendar, too. Come experience an exciting week at EAA AirVenture, stomp
your feet to five days of non-stop country music headliners at Country USA
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For more info about Oshkosh, visit:
You’ll be amazed at the bargains you’ll find all in one location.
If downtown shopping is more your style, you will want to check
out Main Street, outfitted with specialty stores, boutiques, coffee
shops and cafés. Stroll, browse or shop for all the things you didn’t
know you needed and that you now can’t live without!
With so many opportunities for relaxation, fun, and yes, learning too, you’ll want
to come visit your son or daughter often — just don’t tell them that we told you to!
For more information about Oshkosh, stop by the 24/7 visitor center at 2401
West Waukau Avenue, check out www.visitoshkosh.com or call for a free
Visitor Guide, (877) 303-9200. We hope to see or hear from you soon!
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Welcome to Oshkosh,
Wisconsin’s Event City!
Leach Amphitheater
Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway
303 Ceape Ave.
800-895-0071
500 E County Rd. Y
(920) 426-1111
Menominee Park and Zoo
Oshkosh Sports Complex
Hazel Ave. and Merritt St.
(920) 236-5080
450 Josslyn St.
(920) 424-1034
Military Veterans Museum
Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra
375 City Center, Suite K
(920) 426-8615
222 Pearl Ave.
(920) 233-7510
www.oshkoshsymphony.org
Morgan House
234 Church St.
(920) 232-0260
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Oshkosh is Wisconsin’s Event City!
Whether visitors are lured by EAA
AirVenture, “The World’s Greatest
Aviation Celebration,” music
festivals including Country USA
and Rock USA, the premier country
and rock music and camping
festival in the nation; Lifest, one
of the Country’s largest Christian
music festivals, or Waterfest,
Oshkosh’s weekly summer concert
series, Oshkosh hosts the most
accessible, affordable and diverse
selection of events in Wisconsin.
name stores at the Outlet Shoppes at
Oshkosh offer fantastic shopping. And
with more than 125 miles of navigable
water and the WIOUWASH Trail, which
runs for 16 miles from Oshkosh to the
county line, Oshkosh provides some of the
best outdoor recreation in the Midwest.
While Oshkosh is Wisconsin’s
Event City, this vibrant community
offers more than just festivals and
special events. Oshkosh boasts
world-class museums like the EAA
AirVenture Museum, featuring
an array of exhibits, including the
latest in aviation and 250 historic
airplanes. Arts and culture flourish
at places like the Paine Art Center
and Gardens, the Oshkosh Public
Museum, as well as several local
galleries. Unique boutiques in
Downtown Oshkosh and big brand
Oshkosh Attractions
With so much variety, the city of
Oshkosh is the perfect setting for your
student at UW Oshkosh. For more
information on Oshkosh events, things
to do, accommodations, dining and
more, check out VisitOshkosh.com.
Paine Art Center and Gardens
Opera House Square
1410 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 235-6903
www.thepaine.org
300 Block of N Main St.
(920) 236-5080
Pollock Community Water Park
Oshkosh Community Playground
1550 Taft Ave.
(920) 236-5086
Menominee Park
(920) 236-5080
Sunnyview Exposition Center
Oshkosh Public Library
106 Washington Ave.
(920) 236-5200
Oshkosh Public Museum
1331 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 236-5761
500 E County Rd Y
(920) 303-3176
www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks
The Nativity Collection
1174 Algoma Blvd
(920) 231-2800
www.abumc.org/
The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh
3001 S Washburn St.
(877) 916-7467
www.theoutletshoppesatoshkosh.com/
EAA AirVenture Museum
3000 Poberezny Dr.
(920) 426-4818
www.airventuremuseum.org
Waukau Nature Preserve
Ford Festival Park
Winnebago County
Community Park
2535 W Ripple Rd.
Rental Info: (920) 882-4944
Country USA Info: (920) 882-4949
Take County Rd K to Delphi Rd
(920) 232-1960
501 E County Rd. Y, off Hwy 76
(920) 232-1960
Grand Opera House
100 High Ave.
Box Office: (920) 424-2350
For more info about Oshkosh, visit:
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Campus Map
BUILDING KEY:
Campus Info Booth
J4
ACADEMIC BUILDINGS
Albee Hall & Pool
Aquatic Studies Center
Arts & Communication Center
Ceramics Lab
Clow Social Science Center
Dempsey Hall
Fredric March Theatre
Campus Center for
Equity & Diversity
Halsey Science Center
Harrington Hall
Kolf Physical Education
& Sports Center
Nursing & Education
Buckstaff Planetarium
Polk Library
Radford Hall
Swart Hall
Sage Hall
G4
G1
C5
E1
E3
F5
C4
J6
D5
E5
G2
E4
D5
G5
F4
D4
E2
RESIDENCE HALLS
Donner Hall
Evans Hall
Fletcher Hall
Scott Hall
Stewart Hall
Taylor Hall
Webster Hall
Horizon Village
F3
G6
H6
K5
H7
H3
G3
J5
CONFERENCE CENTER
Gruenhagen Conference Center K4
& Department of Residence Life
River Center
L3
STUDENT SERVICES &
UNIVERSITY DINING
Blackhawk Comons
Multicultural Education Center
Pollock Alumni House
Reeve Memorial Union &
University Books & More
Student Health Center
(Radford Hall)
Student Recreation &
Wellness Center
Titan Stadium
J4
G5
G4
H5
F4
K2
B1
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Dempsey Hall (Administration)
Campus Services
Facilities Management
Central Stores & Receiving
Mail & Document Services
Grounds Facility
Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Heating Plant
High Avenue Parking Ramp
Oviatt House
Student Success Center
University Police
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L1
L1
L1
N1
N1
C3
J3
E4
G6
H4
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UW Oshkosh 2012 – 2013
Academic Calendar
FALL SEMESTER 2012
Sun
Sep. 2
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.
Mon
Sep. 3
Orientation for all freshmen
Tue
Sep. 3
Orientation for all freshmen; Academic advisement and registration
Wed
Sep. 5
Classes begin for first 7-week and 14-week terms
Tue
Oct. 23
End first 7-week term
Wed
Oct. 24
Begin second 7-week term
Wed.
– Sun.
Nov. 21–25
Thanksgiving recess begins after evening classes on Nov. 20
Residence halls close at 10 p.m.
Sun
Nov. 25
Residence halls open at 1 p.m.
Mon
Nov. 26
Classes resume
Fri
Dec. 14
End second 7-week and 14-week terms; Residence halls close at 8 p.m.
Sat
Dec. 15
Commencement
Tue
Jan. 1, 2013
Residence halls open at 1 p.m. for students taking interim classes
Wed*
Jan. 2
Begin 3-week interim
Fri
Jan. 20
End 3-week interim; End of semester — Official Graduation Date
Residence halls close at 8 p.m.
SPRING SEMESTER 2013
Sun
Jan. 27
Residence halls open at 1 p.m. for spring semester
Mon
Jan. 28
Classes begin for first 7-week and 14-week terms
Fri
Mar. 15
End first 7-week term; Residence halls close at 8 p.m. for Spring Break
Sun.
–Sun.
Mar. 17–24
Spring Break
Sun
Mar 24
Residence halls open at 1 p.m.
Mon
Mar 25
Begin second 7-week term
Fri
May 10
End second 7-week and 14-week terms
Sat
May 11
Commencement; residence halls close at 4 p.m. for
students not enrolled in interim classes
Mon**
May 13
Begin 3-week Interim
Mon
May 27
Legal holiday, Memorial Day — no classes
Fri
May 31
End 3-week Interim; end of semester – Official Graduation Date
Quick Reference Guide
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Student Success Center 202
(920) 424-1268
www.uwosh.edu/advising
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 135
(920) 424-0202
http://admissions.uwosh.edu
CAREER SERVICES
Student Success Center 125
(920) 424-2181
www.uwosh.edu/career
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
COUNSELING CENTER
Student Success Center 240
(920) 424-2061
www.uwosh.edu/couns_center
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 125
(920) 424-3100
www.uwosh.edu/stuaff/dean/
FINANCIAL AID
Dempsey Hall 104
(920) 424-3377
www.uwosh.edu/fin_aids
*Fall Interim: classes will meet on January 2, 3, 4, 5 [Saturday]; 7, 8, 9, 10, 11; 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
**Spring Interim will meet on May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; 20, 21, 22, 23, 24; 28, 29, 30, 31.
HOUSING (RESIDENCE LIFE)
263 Gruenhagen Conference Center,
second floor
(920) 424-3212
www.housing.uwosh.edu
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, OFFICE OF
Dempsey Hall 146
(920) 424-0775
www.uwosh.edu/oie
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
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
Up-to-date academic calendars can be viewed at www.uwosh.edu/provost
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REEVE MEMORIAL UNION
748 Algoma Blvd.
(920) 424-1234
http://reeve.uwosh.edu
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
Dempsey Hall 146
(920) 424-1804
www.uwosh.edu/registrar/veterans
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Dempsey Hall 130
(920) 424-3454
www.uwosh.edu/registrar
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dempsey Hall 148
(920) 424-4000
http://www.uwosh.edu/stuaff
3100A Elk Ridge Dr.
Oshkosh, WI 59404
(920) 230-3185
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Visit our website or call
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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
Schwab Properties, LLC
including Radford Village
601 Oregon St, Ste. B
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 233-5810
www.schwabproperties.com
Quality housing from the Power
of Schwab! Nearly 100 houses,
duplexes and apartments around
UW-Oshkosh campus.
Please see ad on p. 11.
PLACES TO STAY
TITANCARD
Reeve Union
(920) 424-1234
www.reeve.uwosh.edu/services/titan-central
Brayton Bed & Breakfast
143 Church Avenue
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 267-0300
braytonbb.net
Conveniently located just a block
from Historic Downtown Oshkosh
and is a short walking distance
to restaurants and events.
Please see ad on p. 17.
UNIVERSITY BOOKS AND MORE
Reeve Union
(920) 424-0277
www.uwosh.edu/bookstore
UNIVERSITY POLICE
1115 Rockwell Ave.
(920) 424-1212 (emergency) or
(920) 424-1216 (general information)
www.uwosh.edu/up
PLACES TO LIVE
Hunters Ridge
Condominium Community
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
Radford Hall, First Floor
(920) 424-2424
www.uwosh.edu/health_center
UNIVERSITY DINING
Blackhawk Commons, Lower Level
(920) 424-2391
http://reeve.uwosh.edu/dining
Proud Supporters of UWOshkosh
WOMEN’S CENTER
Center of Equity and Diversity
(920) 424-0963
www.uwosh.edu/womenscenter
WRITING CENTER
Student Success Center, Suite 102
920) 424-1152
www.uwosh.edu/wcenter
La Quinta Inn Oshkosh
1950 Omro Rd.
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 233-4190
4003.lq.com
We are minutes from the University of
Oshkosh. Enjoy some shopping at the
near by Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh or
spend the day at one of our Museums.
Please see ad on p. 12.
STUDENT SERVICES
Center for Academic
Support & Diversity
(920) 424-3081
www.uwosh.edu/acad-supp
We are a “one stop” academic
help center serving African
American, Hispanic American,
Asian American (including Hmong)
and Native American and qualified
first-generation and low-income
students at the university.
Please see ad on p. 15.
Oshkosh Transit System
926 Dempsey Trail
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 232-5340
www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Transit
Our focus is providing safe,
efficient, convenient, and lowcost transportation services to
the Oshkosh community.
Please see ad on p. 21.
UW Credit Union
Stop by our branch located in
Reeve Memorial Union.
(800) 533-6773
www.uwcu.org
We Make Banking Simple for Students.
Campus Package account. TitanCard
UW Credit Union program. Five ATMs
on campus. Text & Mobile Banking
Please see ad on p.13.
Visit Oshkosh!
2401 West Waukau Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 303-9200 or 877-303-9200
visitoshkosh.com
With more than 1,000 events annually,
Oshkosh is the perfect place for your
student to not only go to school,
but also to enjoy, play and grow!
Please see ad on p. 30.
For advertising inquiries, please contact UPM Sales Consultant
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