University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

• Early academic success through building confidence for college-level coursework
• Become familiar with the campus and the community, locate resources, and learn about opportunities for involvement
• Out-of-the classroom activities that reinforce classroom learning
• Develop a sustainable learning community throughout the first year of college
• Leadership development through experience
• Provides an environment for making lifelong friends

All Stoutward Bound students take two common courses together that start two weeks prior to the fall semester. These classes are on the students' fall schedule and continue throughout the semester:

• SPCOM 100, Fundamentals of Speech (3 Credits)
• PSYH 110, General Psychology (3 Credits)

All participants are required to live on campus. Students will move in early to South Hall, their permanent residence for the academic year.

Stoutward Bound invests in forward thinkers. Each student will participate in a leadership development training that will teach strategies and inspiration that will be helpful in their academic, personal and professional life.

During the academic year, intentional one-on-one attention is given to Stoutward Bound participants.

Coordinator/Advisor, Vickie Sanchez works in the Multicultural Student Service office. Her role is to support students with academic, financial, involvement and job placement guidance.

Two Peer Mentors will serve as peer leaders as they have experienced and transitioned into college life successfully. They will be a listening ear for students and assist in organizing activities, workshops, socials and community service projects.

Throughout the academic year, you will meet at least twice per semester with the Stoutward Bound Coordinator/Advisor. You will be able to participate in monthly workshops specifically for Stoutward Bound students on topics such as Scholarships, Financial Aid and Academic Advising. Participants will also have organized socials and community service projects to learn community engagement both on and off campus.