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Incoming Panthers! First of all I want to extend a big congratulations to all of you on your acceptance to UW-Milwaukee! We can't wait to have you join us on campus. In fact, we aren't even going to wait all summer! Before you begin your collegiate journey, all incoming freshman are required to attend New Student Orientation . NSO is a two-day, overnight glimpse into the coming year where you will become familiar with campus, register for classes, be introduced to the multitude of involvement opportunities available and so much more! In addition, you will all spend the night at RiverView Residence Hall  where you'll get to experience first hand the residence hall lifestyle as well as meet other incoming Panthers! Before you're able to register for your NSO the following tasks must be completed: 1. Pay at least $100 towards the $235 New Freshman Fee (either before or after taking the placement test) 2. Take Placement Tests - Register for testing here 3. Submit the Univer...

Hey there Panthers, As yet another semester comes to a close I ask you to reflect on your time here at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.  What happened this year?  You met your new suitemates with whom you went to Pantherfest. A lot of bonding happened over the course of a crazy night with Matt, Kim, and your newfound friends. You got lost finding your classes on that first day of the semester, showing up right on time to sit next to a stranger that turned into your favorite study buddy. You spent all of your pocket change on a late night cup of coffee from the Grind during midterm week, only to realize that you knew the information the whole time. Caffeine simply gave you the confidence to pass the test. You went to a farm with a bus load of other students and played with goats and donkeys after getting lost in a corn maze. You tried to learn the banjo, failed miserably, but got a banjo out of it. You got hypnotized during Winter Welcome and became a superhero, only to...

Happy May Panthers!!  As the semester quickly comes to an end, it is time to start thinking about moving out of the residence halls and enjoying your summer vacation!! Your RA will be your guide to the move out process. I have posted some tips and tricks to make moving out an easy and breezy process for you all.  UWM residence halls will close on May 17th, 2014 at 6pm! Residents are asked to depart 24 hours after their last final exam but no later than May 17th at 6pm. If you need to stay longer please fill out a late departure request form and turn it into the housing office. My first trick and tip for you all is make sure you do the following three things to avoid an improper checkout charge!  Sign up for a checkout appointment with your RA on signup.com Show up on-time for your checkout appointment with your RA Checkout with an RA Below are some more tips for the move out process!! 1. Pack up all items. We encourage you to start packing up prior to finals as that wee...