Welcome to the UWM Panther Family Association
Welcome to the UWM Panther Family Association

Welcome to the UWM Panther Family Association!

The Panther Family Association is your connection to your student's life at UWM. Our membership includes 11,000 family members and we're thrilled to have you join us. In this edition of Panther Family News you will find strongly encouraged and important orientation information, the family guide, COVID-19 information, access to the UWM Panther Families Facebook group, information on UWM gear for the family and more. 

Coming up this summer in Panther Family News (PFN)

You'll receive a monthly email from the Panther Family Association with updates and information for families of current and future UWM students. The e-newsletter includes timely information to help guide your student through the school year while planning for the years ahead. It also includes top news from campus, deals on special events and merchandise, first-year success articles, spotlight offices and events, campus announcements, important dates and more.
This summer you can expect to see a few emails with New Student Orientation content in addition to regular PFN updates with topics including financial aid, student employment, student health and safety, transitioning to college, move-in information, events, important academic dates, and more!

Save the date for Family Orientation

Please join us virtually on Zoom for the Thursday Family Orientation Welcome and Friday Family sessions. You are encouraged to download Zoom in advance for the best experience, however no program download is necessary as each session can be viewed in your web browser. Just click the link within the calendar invite below. Phone call-in information and session links are also available at the Family Orientation website.
It is strongly encouraged that you attend one of each session and/or review the recording at some point during the summer. All critical information is shared via these sessions. Recordings will be emailed during the following week.
Click to add one of each session to your calendar. The content of each session will remain the same throughout the summer so feel free to join us for just one of each session or come back as you think of additional questions.

Family Orientation Welcome

Overview and guide to Family Friday sessions featuring a special panel on preparing for your student's college transition hosted by the Panther Family Association.

Keeping Your Panther Healthy and Safe

Hear from the Dean of Students, UWM Police Department, and Norris Health Center regarding important health and safety information.

Academic Success at UWM

Learn about academic resources available to your student at UWM and how you can best support them in their academic endeavors.

University Housing

Get prepared to move your student to campus and learn everything you need to know about your student living in University Housing residence halls.

Commuter Student Success

Get ideas on how to best support your student as they commute to campus, develop time management skills, and find their community at UWM.

Preparing for Your Student's College Transition

Dive deeper into navigating you changing relationship between your student and family

Have questions now? Ready to learn more? Visit the Family Guide!

We've compiled a one-stop shop for our families via the Panther Family Guide. With topics covering everything from advising to the Federal Education Privacy Rights Act (FERPA) and career planning to safety, the Family Guide is the best place to start. Under each section you'll find an overview of information along with contact information in case you want to know more. 
There's a lot to learn about UWM listed in the guide. We recommend starting with Healthy Decisions, FERPA, Financial Matters, or On- and Off-Campus Housing in addition to visiting the Family Orientation website.
Have a question but can't find what you're looking for? Email panther-families@uwm.edu to reach the Panther Family team or get advice from other families in the UWM Panther Families Facebook group.

Join UWM Panther Families on Facebook!

Connect with other UWM Panther Families of students at UWM. Get the inside scoop from experienced parents, recommendations on the Milwaukee area, and converse with families navigating this new experience together.
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Continuing Updates Available On UWM's COVID-19 Website

Updates and news items, including the latest information on planning for the fall semester, are continuing to be posted on UWM's COVID-19 website as events warrant. You'll find testing and vaccination information here along with FAQs, updates, required training, and self-reporting requirements. Be sure to regularly check the site for additional updates. You can also ask your own question.
Celebrate your Panther! Show your Panther Pride by downloading yard signs, Facebook frames, video backgrounds and more. This is a great resource for FREE graphics and more content is added regularly.

Get Your Panther Gear!

Show your Panther Pride with merchandise from ShopUWM.com. From t-shirts to hoodies, coffee mugs to hats, there is something for everyone. SHOP NOW! 
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