Tag Archives: first-year student tips

Alumni Advice for First-Year Students

As someone who is a senior in college, I understand the intimidation of coming to a university for the first time. Although it may seem a little scary now, it definitely gets easier with time and family/friend support. To make it even easier, the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association has gathered the best advice taken straight […]

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How to Decorate a Small Space: College Edition

It’s no surprise that your college years will be spent in small living spaces. Whether you have plans to live in the residence halls or in an apartment, chances are you will be sharing a space with others. In order to make this new space look nice and organized and feel like home, many students […]

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Safety Tips and Resources

Stevens Point is generally a safe community, and UW-Stevens Point is a safe campus. Because we all want to be safe, rather than sorry, our own University Police and Security Services department offers these important tips and resources for you to stay safe this year! Lock It Up • Lock your residence hall room when […]

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Welcome Week: What’s Happening

As a first year student, attending Welcome Week activities was important because I met other new students, spent time with my community advisors (CAs), and got to know my way around campus. Welcome Week is a time for students to unwind, adjust to their new home, and blow off some steam before the semester kicks […]

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ABCs of UW-Stevens Point

Although you’ve already made it to college, let’s go back to the basics and go over some ABCs of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.   A: Athletics: UW-Stevens Point students take pride in supporting their athletic teams. In fall, you can catch a crowd at a football game; in winter you can catch a mass […]

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