New Student Orientation
A page within New Student & Family Programs
New Student
Orientation (NSO)
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse!
New Student Orientation (NSO) & Welcome Week occur at the start of the fall semester and are designed to provide the experiences and information for a successful transition to UWL.
New Student Orientation is for all new students to UWL and offers a variety of programs, services, activities, and fun events designed to welcome and introduce students to all of the engagement opportunities at UWL. All new first-year students living on-or-off campus and transfer students are strongly encouraged to participate. New students will be "guided" through their first few days on campus by Eagle Guides, our student "experts,"
Through New Student Orientation, there are plenty of opportunities to meet other new and returning students, find out ways to get involved, and prepare for the academic year!
Our 2025 Schedules are still being built! Feel free to check out last year's schedules to get an idea about what we have offered!
2025 New Student Orientation Schedule
We are still in the process of putting together our 2025 NSO schedule! Click below to explore what exciting activities we have offered in the past. Please note that some these schedules are subject to change, so be sure to check back to stay up to date.
Students will be able to check in their residence halls posters with a list of events that will occur during New Student Orientation (NSO). While all events are encouraged, bolded events are hall based events that first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Fall Arrival Information
Everything you need to know about fall arrival, including move-in and move-out, can be found by clicking the button below:
Upcoming Events
Starts 5 p.m. Tue, Sept. 3
Art Faculty Exhibition
Opening Reception: September 5th, 5-6:30 p.m.
Starts 10 a.m. Mon, Sept. 9
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Faculty and Staff
5 to 6:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 18
Get-to-Know You Hike
A student org event from Cross Country Ski Club
6 to 7 p.m. Wed, Sept. 18
Impressionist Soirée
An Evening of French Music, Art, and Poetry
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 18
Team Trivia Night
Think you know about the birds and the bees?