Student Engagement & Connection
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Student Engagement & Connection helps students cultivate a sense of belonging and connectedness as soon as they join our campus community. Through inclusive campus programming, first-year initiatives, leadership programs, student organizations, and university traditions we support student development, innovation, and engagement. We strive to enhance the overall educational experience! |
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & CONNECTION
UPCOMING EVENTS!

The First Year Experience Program at UW-Parkside creates a welcoming community for your transition to college by providing initiatives and programs related to personal and academic growth, creating meaningful connections with others, building campus traditions, and navigating campus resources.

Student Activities at UW-Parkside offer a way for students to connect and enjoy learning outside of the classroom. Student Activities allow students to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, make memories, and create relationships. At UW-Parkside, you are always able to find an activity that suits your interest!

Joining a student organization gives you the opportunity to get connected to campus life and make lifelong friends. We have over 40 organizations to nurture your interests.

The Parkside Leadership & Professional Development Series will allow you to learn about personal leadership topics through fun and interactive workshops and presentations.
Benefits:
- Develop skills to assume leadership roles on- and off-campus and in your career.
- Become an advocate for positive change in your community.
- Acquire effective communication, team building, creative, and problem-solving skills.