First-Year Freshmen | Registration & Orientation

Be ready on Day One. Information on registration and orientation for new students.
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Week One Orientation

Get Ready to Start Stout!

Kick off your Stout experience with a high-energy Week One Orientation of campus traditions and local favorites that will quickly make you feel right at home. 

It all begins with Blue Rah, our signature kickoff rally where music, lights, and school spirit set the tone for what’s ahead. From there, head to Backyard Bash our student organization fair, where hundreds of clubs and groups are ready to welcome you. Finally, get to know the community at Meet Menomonie. 

Hosted on campus by the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, this is a great event to pick up free stuff while learning about the local shops, restaurants, and more at this exclusive on-campus event designed just for you.

Spend the rest of the week with your orientation group getting to know your peers, campus, and prepping for your first year at Stout! 

Group Schedules

Each student is assigned a group schedule based on their on-campus living assignment or as part of a commuter group. Links to the group schedules can be found below. Students should check their UW-Stout email for an invitation from their WOO leaders regarding their Sunday meet-up location.

Group 1 | Curran and Kranzusch Halls

Group 2 | Tustison and Oetting Halls

Group 3 | Hansen and Keith Halls

Group 4 | Milnes and Chinnock Halls

Group 5 | Antrim, Froggatt, McCalmont and North Halls

Group 6 | South Hall and North Campus Halls

Group 7 | Transfer and Commuter Freshmen

Overview of Events

Sunday, August 30

  • Meet Your Group 
  • Blue Rah! 

Monday, August 31

  • Freedom of Expression 
  • Get CONNECTed!
  • Your Wellbeing & Personal Success
  • Dollar for Dollar Be a Saavy Scholar
  • Campus Police & Safety
  • Floor Meetings
  • Bingo and Bob

Tuesday, September 1

  • C-Word Consent
  • Advisor Meetings
  • Program Meetings
  • Meet your ARC
  • Campus Scavenger Hunt
  • Backyard Bash