Orientation – Adult, Veteran, and Re-entry/Re-admit Students
Welcome to the Ranger family! We are thrilled to have you continue your college journey with us at UW–Parkside. Transitioning to a new new university is a major milestone, and whether you are coming from a two-year college or another four-year institution, we are dedicated to helping you make a seamless move.
Orientation is designed to connect you with fellow transfer students, introduce you to campus resources tailored to your goals, and ensure you are fully prepared to take the next step toward completing your degree.
Fall 2026 Deadlines & Registration
In-Person Program Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Online Programs Application Deadlines:
- Fall Session 1: August 21, 2026
- Fall Session 2: October 12, 2026
Next Steps for Fall 2026 Registration: Schedule an appointment with your advisor through the Navigate360 app and complete the New Enrollment Onboarding Journey in Navigate.
Winterim 2026 Deadlines & Registration
In-Person Orientation: December 11, 2026.
Classes begin Monday, January 4, 2027.
Spring 2027 Deadlines & Registration
In-Person Orientation: December 11, 2026 and January 20, 2027.
Classes begin Monday, February 10, 2027.
New Enrollment Onboarding Journey
We ask all incoming students to complete our New Enrollment Onboarding Journey using our Navigate360 student app. This process will show you how to schedule an appointment with an advisor to register for classes. Navigate360 is a tool used by all students for various academic endeavors during your time at Parkside.
You’ll need to activate your Parkside account to access Navigate. Haven’t done so yet? Activate here! Forgot your password? Reset it here!
*Remember, if you do not have any transferable Math or English credit (previous college coursework or AP scores), we ask that you please review your Math and English placements on our Placement website.
Students who fall into one of the categories below may be eligible for a housing exemption:
- Students who are veterans
- Students who are married (documentation required)
- Student who are living with a parents or guardian within the approved commutable range (documentation required)
- Students 21 years of age or older at the start of the academic year (as of September 1)
- Students who are themselves parents (documentation required)
- Students who request and are approved for an exemption due to extreme financial or personal hardships (documentation required)
A housing exemption request may be emailed to hosuing@uwp.edu
Questions
Should you have questions about your next steps please contact us at orientation@uwp.edu or by phone at (262) 595-2355.
NEW STUDENT SERVICES
| Phone: | 262-595-2355 |
| Orientation: | orientation@uwp.edu |
| Placement: | placement@uwp.edu |
| Early College Options: | eccp@uwp.edu |
| Address: | 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, WI 53144 |
| Location: | Student Center D105 |
| Parking: | Parking Lot A |