First-Year Freshmen

All new first-year students are required to complete the UW-System placement tests prior to course registration. We ask that you complete your exams at least one week prior to your scheduled FYRO date. 

Online English and Math Placement Tests

For your convenience, the University of Wisconsin Testing Services have developed online placement tests. To complete the placement tests, follow these steps:

1. Verify which tests you are advised to take. UW-Stout requires both the English and Math placement tests unless you have completed college credits. If you expect to have college credit in English and/or Math you may not be required to take one or both placement tests. Students currently taking AP or college courses in Math and English should still take the placement tests. If you are unsure if you have college level credits or if you have further questions regarding placement testing, please email us at advisement.testing@uwstout.edu. 

2. If you plan on taking a World language you will need to take the Spanish, German, and/or French placement test(s). Please note, UW-Stout does not have a World language requirement to graduate.

3. You will need your campus login to access the registration form. Your UW-Stout username is everything before the @ sign in your UW-Stout email address.

4. Visit the UW System placement testing website when you are ready to sign up for the online placement tests. 

On Campus Registration and Orientation: 

On campus is our recommended experience. When you come to campus you will meet other students, engage in conversations with our campus resources and get familiar with the landscape.

Attendance for this experience is REQUIRED from 7:45 am - 4:00 pm. Students are allowed to bring guests. Guests and students will be separated for the entirety of the day - please plan accordingly. 

Dates: July 8th or August 5th.

Once a date fills, the option for that date will no longer be available on the registration form.

Your FYRO Experience

Your FYRO day will be comprised of two parts, Advising and Registration and Orientation. 

Step 1: Advising and Registration: During this time you will meet with your first-year advisor, pick up your UW-Stout laptop and enroll in your first semester courses. 

Step 2: Orientation: After you have enrolled in courses, you are officially a UW-Stout student! We want to welcome you to campus and give you some information right away that will be helpful as you prepare to join us this fall. You will meet your peers, meet current UW-Stout students, tour campus, learn about paying for college, getting involved with student organizations, and campus life at UW-Stout. 

Guests

Guests are invited to attend On-campus FYRO with their student. We will have separate programming and presentations for our guests which are meant to help guests in getting to know our campus. Presentations will be provided by the Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Student Business Services, Dining, Housing, Campus Involvement, Health, Safety, and more. 

Virtual Registration and Orientation:

This is a half-day synchronous orientation program. Participation is required for all meetings.

You will be assigned either morning or afternoon based upon your advisor's availability.

Morning: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Dates: June 28, June 30, July 27, July 29, August 3

Once a date fills, the option for that date will no longer be available on the registration form.

Your advisor will reach out via your UW-Stout email to schedule your sessions, either morning or afternoon, after you select your date.

Resource Fair

The following UW-Stout departments and services will be at the Resource Fair during on campus orientation. If you attend virtually, and have questions, please reach out to the offices using the contact information below.

Student Involvement and Campus Life

Student Success Resources

Academic Resources