Warhawk Welcome

Together with your Peer Mentor you'll meet other new students, learn more about the University, and become part of the Warhawk community through campus-wide traditions!

Join Us at Warhawk Welcome

Required for new first-year students, recommended for transfer and commuters, and a great time for everyone!

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Be Warhawk Bold at Warhawk Welcome!

This event will take place on the second floor of the University Center for students starting Spring 2026.

Warhawk Welcome is required for first year students and highly recommended for transfer students. All new students are welcome including those commuting to campus!

Any Questions?
First Year Experience is here to support you!
262-472-3205
fye@uww.edu

Warhawk Welcome - January 25, 2026

January 25, 2026 (3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

At this event, students will have a chance to connect over dinner with their peers and assigned Peer Mentor. The Academic Advising Exploration Center staff will also share key dates, information, and tips/tricks for a successful first semster at UW-Whitewater.

Note: Warhawk Welcome is a student-only event.

Location: University Center, 2nd Floor

Warhawk Welcome Schedule:

Check-In (3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Peer Mentor Session (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Dinner (5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
Advising 101 (5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.)
Closing Remarks (6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)

Peer Mentor

Peer Mentors serve as a resource to new students during their first semester at UW-Whitewater, leading them through Warhawk Welcome, joining them in their New Student Seminar section, and checking-in individually. Throughout the fall semester, Peer Mentors remain in contact with new students to answer questions and help them feel at home on campus.

If you're a freshman at UW-Whitewater, you've got a Peer Mentor.

Team Transfer

Team Transfer is made up of Transfer Orientation Leaders, Rock Orientation Leaders, and Transfer Peer Mentors that help new transfer students feel at home during their transition to UW-Whitewater. Transfer Orientation Leaders serve as a resource to transfer students during Warhawk Welcome and their first week on campus. Transfer Peer Mentors stay with transfer students throughout the fall semester, join them in their New Student Seminar section, and check-in with each student individually.

If you're a new transfer student at UW-Whitewater, you have support from Team Transfer!