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Academic Campus Tours


Academic Program Visit Experience

Join us for an academic-focused campus visit! This type of visit will last between 3-4 hours. 

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 Career Cluster & Day:

  • Art, Design & Graphics | Mondays
  • Human & Social Sciences + Pre-Law | Tuesdays
  • Education | Tuesdays
  • Business & Management | Wednesdays
  • Information Technology & Communications | Wednesdays
  • Science, Engineering & Math + Pre-Health Sciences | Thursdays

Agenda

  • Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and refreshments upon arrival.
  • Career Cluster-focused Admissions Presentation: Learn about Stout's polytechnic approach, majors within the career cluster, involvement opportunities, and application process.
  • Campus Tour: Take a student-led walking tour of campus.
  • Academic Meeting and/or Facility Tour: This varies depending on the major - you may meet with a faculty member or student ambassador, or you may take a specialized tour focused on your major of interest.
  • Optional Lunch: A complimentary meal ticket for the Merle Price Commons is offered to the student and one guest (additional may be purchased).
     

Campus Preview & Transfer Days

Join us for a Campus Preview & Transfer Day at UW-Stout, where prospective students can explore everything we have to offer in a single day. Undecided on a major? This event is the perfect opportunity to explore your options!

Dates

  • Friday, October 11, 2024
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Friday, October 18, 2024

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Agenda

  • Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and breakfast items upon arrival.
  • 8:30 a.m. Campus Resource Fair: Our resource fair features information from various departments across campus such as Housing, Dining, and Financial Aid.
  • 9 a.m. Admissions Presentation: Learn about Stout's polytechnic approach, majors, involvement opportunities, and application process.
  • 9:45 a.m. Student Panel: Get your questions answered during this Q&A style panel with current students.
  • 10:15 a.m. Campus Tour: Take a student-led walking tour of Stout's beautiful campus.
  • 11:15 a.m. Academic Expo: Explore your major options and connect with academic faculty and/or student ambassadors!
  • 12 p.m. Optional Lunch: A complimentary meal ticket for the Merle Price Commons is offered to the student and one guest (additional may be purchased). 
  • Transfer Student Meeting (if applicable): Credits, Transfer Resources, and Next Steps.

 

Exploratory Campus Tours


Polytechnic Preview

The Polytechnic Preview provides a dynamic experience with informative sessions, engaging activities, and chances to connect with our faculty, staff, and current students. Students will participate in hands-on activities that reflect the unique polytechnic approach of UW-Stout. Meanwhile, parents and supporters will attend their own tailored sessions to learn more about UW-Stout and the Menomonie community.

Dates

  • Friday, November 1, 2024

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Agenda

  • 9:15 a.m. Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and refreshments upon arrival.
  • 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Overview: We'll go over our detailed agenda and provide a brief introduction to our polytechnic model.
  • 10 a.m. Schedule Splits: Parents & students split for various sessions throughout the day (lunch provided).
  • 2:10 p.m. Wrap Up: Our groups reconvene and celebrate the day.
  • 2:30 p.m. Optional Next Steps: Receive assistance completing your next steps to attend UW-Stout.

Discover Stout Visit Experience

Join us for a general admissions overview and student-guided walking tour! You'll hear from admissions counselors and current UW-Stout students who will personally guide you through campus and share everything you need to know about life at Stout.

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Agenda

  • Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and refreshments upon arrival.
  • Admissions Presentation: Learn about Stout's polytechnic approach, majors, involvement opportunities, and application process.
  • Campus Tour: Take a student-led walking tour of campus.
  • Optional Lunch: A complimentary meal ticket for the Merle Price Commons is offered to the student and one guest (additional may be purchased). 

Stout Saturdays

These events are comprehensive visit programs - hosted on Saturdays - where you and other prospective students spend a day learning what UW-Stout has to offer! During Stout Saturdays, you'll immerse yourself in our interactive campus environment, get a feel for student life, and discover the many resources and facilities that support our commitment to career-focused, polytechnic education.

 Dates

  • Saturday, October 5, 2024
  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024

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Agenda

  • Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and breakfast items upon arrival.
  • 8:30 a.m. Campus Resource Fair: Featuring information from various departments across campus such as Housing, Dining, and Financial Aid
  • 9:00 a.m. Admissions Presentation: Learn about Stout's polytechnic approach, majors, involvement opportunities, and application process.
  • 9:45 a.m. Student Panel: Get your questions answered during this Q&A style panel with current students.
  • 10:15 a.m. Campus Tour: Take a student-led walking tour of campus.
  • 11:15 a.m. Optional Lunch: A complimentary meal ticket for the Merle Price Commons is offered to the student and one guest (additional may be purchased). 
  • Transfer Student Meeting (if applicable): Credits, Transfer Resources, and Next Steps

Quick Stop Saturdays

This visit caters to those short on time! We will get you in and out with the most critical information. This visit will last under 2 hours and includes a general admissions session and campus walking tour only. Space is a bit more limited for this style of visit, so make sure to register ahead of time!

 Dates

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
  • Saturday, December 14, 2024

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Agenda

  • 9:15 a.m. Check-in: We'll provide a bag of information and refreshments upon arrival.
  • 9:30 a.m. Abbreviated Admissions Presentation: Learn about Stout's polytechnic approach, majors, involvement opportunities, and application process.
  • 10 a.m. Campus Tour: Take a student-led walking tour of campus.
  • 11 a.m. Optional Lunch: A complimentary meal ticket for the Merle Price Commons is offered to the student and one guest (additional may be purchased).

 

Admitted Student Events


Admitted Student Day

Want to affirm your decision to attend Stout? Attend our decision day specifically for admitted first-year students. During our program you will dive a little deeper into what UW-Stout is all about, so you can make your final college decision and complete your next steps toward enrollment. 

Note: This program is designed to help you learn more about UW-Stout. Students are not able to register for classes during this program. 

 Save the Date!

Registration for our Admitted Days for Fall 2025 will open in December. In the meantime, mark your calendars.

  • Monday, February 17, 2025
  • Friday, March 7, 2025
  • Friday, April 4, 2025

 

Group Visits to UW-Stout



Admissions Group Visits are designed for groups of 6+ students in grades 9-12 (ex: college access groups, organizations, clubs, or high school groups). We enjoy organizing information sessions and campus tours with prospective college students in mind. Note: If you plan to bring 5 students or less, please use our regular weekday scheduling process and register each student individually.

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Virtual Tour

Virtual Admissions Visits

Visit UW-Stout's beautiful polytechnic campus from the comfort of your home!