New Student Seminar
90% of new students at UWW enroll in the New Student Seminar
Why? New students who take this course are more likely to return for their second year and have a higher graduation rate than those who don't take the course.
Who can enroll in New Student Seminar? UW-Whitewater offers sections of New Student Seminar specific to Freshmen and Transfer students.
New Student Seminar is co-instructed by a Faculty/Staff member and a Peer Mentor who brings the student experience into the classroom. This course is designed to help students make a positive adjustment to college through discussing, writing, and critically thinking about a variety of relevant topics, engaging with faculty and other students in class, and attending university events and programs. Students will learn what is means to be a part of the Warhawk Community; review the university’s resources, policies, and procedures; investigate personal interests and strengths while setting academic and personal goals; and explore one’s identity.
When you meet with your academic adviser at Warhawks SOAR ask for the New Student Seminar (INTRAUNV 104). You will be glad that you did!
Connect to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
What's a “Warhawk?"
Describe what it means to be a “Warhawk” in context of the University’s mission, history and traditions.
Campus Resources
Identify and access the campus resources available to support your transition to University life.
Community
Understand the importance of participating in the University community.
Participate
Identify ways to participate in co-curricular activities.
Grow
Develop interpersonal skills and build positive relationships with peers, staff and faculty.
Achieve Academic Success
Think and Reflect
Use critical thinking and self-reflection to engage with course content.
Value of Higher Education
Describe the purposes of higher education and the value of LEAP (Liberal Education America’s Promise)
Strategic
Select and apply learning strategies and skills.
Productivity
Practice time management and priority setting.
Communication
Use written and oral communication to discover, develop, and articulate ideas and viewpoints.
Succeed in a Changing World
Community Member
Understand your rights and responsibilities and what it means to be a responsible member of the University community.
Make a Difference
Recognize the personal, social, and environmental impact of your choices.
Understand Your Perspective
Describe how background, identity, experiences, and social context influences your perspective.
Understand Others
Appreciate others’ backgrounds, social identities, and experiences.
Goals
Explore personal and career goals.