Warhawks SOAR

Once admitted to UW-Whitewater, one of your next steps is to participate in a Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, & Registration) program. During Warhawks SOAR you will:

  • Learn important information about campus to help you prepare for your education at UWW

  • Connect with other new Warhawks

  • Meet with Academic Advisors to select your classes

  • Register for classes

 

Warhawks SOAR is required for all new students to enroll in classes. To complete UWW's SOAR Registration, you will need to pay your minimum $100 enrollment deposit prior to your SOAR date. Additionally, a "new student fee" will be assessed and added to the student's first semester bill. The new student fee funds all of the new student and family programming for our new Warhawks. 

  • $175 for freshmen students (fee includes up to two guests to join at SOAR)

  • $120 for transfer students (fee includes up to two guests to join at SOAR)

  • $25 for each additional guest (beyond the allotted two in new student fee) that attends SOAR

  • Students changing to the Whitewater campus from the Rock County campus are not charged the new student fee, as you are a current UWW student

SOAR Registration

SOAR registration is now open in your WINS account!

Registration closes four business days before the program due date to allow enough time to process the student's account.

To register:

  • Log in to your WINS account
  • Click on the Warhawks SOAR tile under "Student Home."
  • Complete the registration process (See this guide for instructions). Your registration is not complete until fees have been paid.

UW-Whitewater email address: Your Your UW-Whitewater email address is your formal communication with the university. All bills, notifications, confirmations and emergency updates will be sent via email, so be sure to check your UWW email often! Access your email by visiting uww.edu and clicking "Email" at the top of the screen.

SOAR Dates

  • May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
  • June 2, 2025 (Monday)
  • June 4, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • June 9, 2025 (Monday)
  • June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • June 13, 2025 (Friday)
  • June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
  • June 26, 2025 (Thursday)
  • July 30, 2025 (Wednesday)
    August 22, 2025 (Friday)
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  • April 11, 2025 (Friday)
  • May 2, 2025 (Friday)
  • June 24, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • July 28, 2025 (Monday)
    August 22, 2025 (Friday)
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SOAR Schedule

We can't wait to see you at SOAR! Find out what to expect from the day and see what the schedule will look like

What to Do Before Warhawks SOAR

Connecting to WiFi

Students should use “Eduroam” for best connection. You will need to know your UWW email (your NetID followed by @uww.edu) and your updated password. If you have never used your NetID login, you must create a new password. Guests will be able to use UWW’s Guest WiFi network.

Enroll in Multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Duo

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) provdes added protection for your account. Follow the steps at Getting Started with MFA with Duo. Students not already enrolled in MFA with Duo may be prompted to self-enroll when logging into any UWW Net-ID-protected system. Need help? Email helpdesk@uww.edu.

Pre-Enrollment Checklist (Terms and Conditions)

These terms must be agreed to, otherwise you will not be able to register for courses. Follow these steps to complete the agreement. Still need help with the pre-enrollment checklist? Email the Registar's Office at registrar@uww.edu.

Need to change your major, minor, or degree track?

Incoming, admitted students may change their major before participating in Warhawks SOAR. Complete this online form prior to two business days of your SOAR date. If it is within two days of your SOAR date, please wait and update your information during SOAR Check-In. If you need to change your major after your Warhawks SOAR date, please contact your academic advisor. Only students themselves (not parents, guardians, etc.) may submit major change requests.

Parking

Free parking is available during SOAR in Lot 14, located near Upham Hall on North Prairie Road.  Follow the "Warhawks SOAR" signs on campus to guide you.  If using GPS, select UW-Whitewater Upham Hall (771 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI, 53190). To register for a vehicle for SOAR parking, review step 10 of your SOAR registration in WINS.

Check-in

The multi-step check-in process for Warhawks SOAR is between 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the University Center (UC). Once you have parked, follow the "Warhawks SOAR" signs to the UC.  The first session begins at 9:00 a.m. and check-in is required, so please be sure to allow enough time.

SOAR Schedule

The SOAR program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Much of the day will be experienced in two distinct schedules where students are separated from guests beginning mid-day.  You will have the opportunity to experience the Campus Resource Fair at the end of the day together, where you'll be able to talk with campus departments on an individual basis.   The program will conclude around 4:00pm. Attendance at the entire program is required in order to register for classes.

Please note lunch is provided. Guests and students will have separate lunch periods as students will dine with their Hawk Squad groups.

Know your WINS log-in and password

You’ll be logging into your account to enroll in classes at SOAR. If your password does not work, you may try to reset your password prior to your SOAR day.

Placement Testing

Some courses may require a placement test. You can find out more information about the requirements and procedures on the UW-Whitewater Testing site.

SOAR Transition Resources

Traveling to SOAR

Find how how to get here, where to park, and where to stay when you visit UW-Whitewater for SOAR.

When you arrive on campus, please park in Lot #14 located near Upham Hall on North Prairie Street. Follow the "Warhawks SOAR" signs on campus to guide you. If using GPS, select UW-Whitewater Upham Hall (771 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI, 53190). Once you've parked, please come to the University Center to check-in. Find a campus map and driving directions here.

To register for a vehicle for SOAR parking, review step 10 of your SOAR registration in WINS.

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