- Hawk Squad Small Group
Connect with other incoming students and learn about resources that will support your success in your first semester and through graduation as a Warhawk. - Lunch and First Year Experience
- Advising Advising, and Registration
Learn more about UWW’s First Year Experience Office and support programs. Students will break up by major and meet with college advisors to discuss course options and then register for classes.
SOAR Schedule
Welcome to the Warhawk Family!
We're thrilled to have you as a new Warhawk. The events of Warhawks SOAR will get you ready for the coming year and help set you on the path to success at UW-Whitewater. The day will run from 8:15 am - 4:00 pm with various sessions to help prepare incoming Warhawks. Get an idea of what your day at SOAR will look like below.
Morning Sessions
The morning sessions will include students and guests together.
Check-In
Welcome Address
Paying for College
During this session, UW-Whitewater Financial Aid and Student Financial Services staff will share key dates and important resources to support our Warhawks paying for college.
Academic Advising Overview
This overview will explain generally what academic advising consists of and what students can expect to experience when registering for courses.
Your Warhawk Life
This session introduces Student Affairs and the wide range of support services and resources designed to enhance the college experience. We will cover a variety of topics related to build confidence in handling overall life as a college student.
Attendees are divided into two groups for this presentation: Those living in the residence halls and those who are not.
College Sessions
Connect with staff and learn more about your academic major. Learn more about your specific college from staff in the College of Arts and Communication, College of Business and Economics, College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of Letters and Sciences.
Get The Schedule
You can download a pdf copy of the SOAR schedule to keep with you throughout the day.
Afternoon Sessions
- Lunch
- Warhawk Family Session
Learn more about UW-Whitewater’s First Year Experience Office and support programs for both new students and their family members. - Collaborative Campus Connections
Discover more about UW-Whitewater’s holistic approach to student success and ways you can support your Warhawk.
Campus Resources Presenting Include:- Career Services
- Center for Students with Disabilities
- Dean of Students
- Student Activities and Involvement
- University Health & Counseling Services
- UW-Whitewater Police Department
End of Day Sessions
Students and Guests will come back together for the final sessions of the day.
Campus Resource Fair
Students and guests will have the opportunity to engage with several UW-Whitewater departments to learn more about specific resources/services and ask questions.
Campus Close-Ups
Hawk Squad leaders will escort students and guests to a residence hall model room, highlighting academic buildings and other key areas on the way.
Groups leave University Center around 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Close-Ups take approximately fifteen minutes to get to the model rooms.