Pointers Week

• 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fitness Centers Open-Allen Fitness Center* and Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall
  • *UWSP Student Membership available at no additional cost! Sign up at fitness center desk. UWSP PointCard required for access.
• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | New Student Move In-Residence Halls
  • Welcome, Pointers! Check your UWSP student email for your check-in appointment details.
• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Campus Booths for Move-In Family Send Off
• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 1-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail & Food Stations Open
  • Dawg Dollars only!

• 3:30-8:15 p.m. | Floor Meetings + Dinner + Can I Kiss You?

  • Groups will rotate to these 3 activities. Connect with your Resident Assistant (RA) for further instructions. Remember to bring your PointCard to eat at Upper DeBot!
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot opens and Fall Meal Plans start
  • use Dawg Dollars or Meal Swipes!
• 8-9 p.m. | Ice Cream Social-DeBot Field

• 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Fitness Centers Open-Allen Fitness Center* and Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall
  • UWSP Student Membership available at no additional cost! Sign up at fitness center desk. UWSP PointCard required for access.
• 7:30-10 a.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 8:30-10 a.m. | Trivia: How To Student-Upper DeBot
• 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Convocation-Skyward Fieldhouse

• 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Rock Climbing with ROTC-East entrance side of DeBot
  • Join UWSP Military Science-ROTC Department after Convocation and try out their free-standing rock climbing wall! Learn more about the Military Science Department, ROTC, Ranger Challenge Club and all the fun events our department has planned for the 2024-2025 school year. Our Cadre and Cadets will be available to answer any questions students may have about the department and Military Science minor as well!

• 11:30 a.m.-noon | Class Picture-Loos & Kotal Turf Fields

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Meet local fire fighters & paramedics-Outside DeBot Center
  • Learn what you should do if you have a fire or medical emergency on campus and meet those who may respond
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Meet Us Before You Need Us!
  • Meet Tucker the Therapy Dog, and his human co-workers in campus police. Learn tips on how to stay safe and report issues. We look forward to meeting you!

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Picnic-outside DeBot Dining Center

• 1-1:45 p.m. | Freedom of Expression and Civil Dialogue-Skyward Fieldhouse

  • Explore freedom of expression and civil dialogue with your peers to initiate a dynamic learning community. Remember to bring your PointCard as attendance will be taken for this event.

• 1:45-4 p.m. | College Connections-academic departments will be hosting events to meet students and help them get familiar with all they have to offer. We recognize that not all students know their area of study, so feel free to check out as many as you’d like!

  • Business Boulevard-Outdoor Track Colman Field
    • Learn about Sentry School of Business & Economics! Explore our programs, get to meet some of the faculty and staff you’ll learn from, and most importantly, get to know other students like yourself! Be ready for fun as we’ll have activities, games and a sweet swag bag to welcome you to the Sentry School. Open to students majoring in the Sentry School and other students interested in a major/minor within Sentry School.
  • Connect-Collaborate-Create with CoFAC-Noel Fine Arts Center Michelsen Hall room 270, and Central Courtyard
    • Join us in Michelsen Hall where you will get a chance to meet the Dean and faculty. We will introduce you to our programs and share some opportunities in our college. Participate in some fun activities, and take a tour through the Noel Fine Arts Center (NFAC) and the Communication Arts Center (CAC). Wrap things up with an ice cream social in the NFAC courtyard at 4 p.m.
  • Roots & Refreshments: Explore, Plant, and Connect with the CNR-Trainor Natural Resources Building CNR Success Center room 122
    • Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our programs, tour the paper machine, plant a seed to take back to your residence hall, and grab a refreshing root beer or Dreamsicle float. Meet fellow students, faculty, and staff within the College of Natural Resources, and have a blast!
  • Ice Cream, Student Orgs and Games, Oh My!-Parking lot off 4th Ave. in front of College of Professional Studies
    • Follow the “Rocky Road” to the circle parking lot outside the College of Professional Studies and get the SCOOP on the School of Education and School of Health Sciences and Wellness. Join us to enjoy ice cream from King Cone, play your fun yard games and meet members of the student organizations in your major. All are welcome!
  • CoLS Block Party -In front of Chemistry Biology Building/Science Building Courtyard
    • The Block Party is a chance to get acquainted with the 13 departments in the College of Letters and Science. Meet some of our outstanding faculty and learn about the exciting programs we offer. Ask questions of our faculty immersed in research in Cannabis Science and other areas! All majors welcome! Check out our facilities, clubs, and other activities. Plus, we’re serving up popcorn!
      • Chemistry Escape Room – Chemistry and Biochemistry interests, Chemistry Biology Building (CBB) 476, Group of 16-20 students, 2-3 p.m.
      • Chemistry Bingo – Chemistry and Biochemistry, CBB 105, every half hour, 1:45-3:30 p.m.
      • Amphibians and Reptiles – Biology, CBB Foyer, between rooms 101 and 105, 1:45-3:30 p.m.
      • Fish Lab– Biology, TNR 410 Open for tours!
      • Invisible Beauties with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) – Biology, CBB 326, Groups of 8 students at a time, Session 1: 2:30-3 p.m. and Session 2: 3-3:30 p.m.
  • Discover Your Library-Collins Classroom Center room 130
    • Stop by the Library to meet helpful staff and have some fun! Participate in games, enjoy refreshments and discover all your library has to offer. 
  • Drop-In Time with DRC-Collins Classroom Center room 108
    • Stop by the DRC and learn about requesting and utilizing accommodations at UWSP
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.

• 4-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail & Food Stations are open
• 4-9 p.m. | Backyard Games-North DeBot outdoor Volleyball Courts
  • Come play yard games and meet members of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
• 6:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer v. St. Norbert-Turf Field
  • Come to the Turf Field outside Champions Gall to cheer on Pointer soccer!
• 7-11 p.m. | Glow Party-DeBot Field
  • Come out and play glow-in-the-dark volleyball and 9 square with CRU!
• 8-10 p.m. DUC Open House-Dreyfus University Center
  • The DUC is the place to be on campus! Come check out all the amenities, activities and spaces they have to offer with free food & fun

• 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Stevens Point Farmers Market-Downtown Stevens Point
  • Explore downtown Stevens Point at the Farmer’s Market which is home to the longest-running market in the State of Wisconsin.
• 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fitness Centers Open-Allen Fitness Center* and Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall
  • UWSP Student Membership available at no additional cost! Sign up at fitness center desk. UWSP PointCard required for access.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Brunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 1:30-5 p.m. | Labor of Love-Skyward Fieldhouse
  • Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of this event! Begin at Skyward Fieldhouse to connect with other students. You will venture out to the Stevens Point campus and community by volunteering. Register on SPIN to receive a free t-shirt!
•  1-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 2-5 p.m. | Recreation Games-Skyward Fieldhouse
• 3-7 p.m. |Bump, Set, Banana Split-North DeBot Volleyball Courts
  • Enjoy Volleyball, Spikeball and Banana Splits with Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
• 5-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 8 p.m. | Stand Up Magician Derek Hughes-Dreyfus University Center Laird Room
  • The live performance of “Stand Up Magician” Derek Hughes, have been lauded by audiences and critics alike, with the New York Times calling him “thoroughly entertaining.” Hughes has performed his magic on MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, the CW’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Free with UWSP student ID. $5 without.

• 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fitness Centers Open-Allen Fitness Center* and Marshfield Clinic Champions Hall
  • UWSP Student Membership available at no additional cost! Sign up at fitness center desk. UWSP PointCard required for access.
• 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Returning Student Move In – Welcome back, Pointers!
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Brunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | TLC Tech Tips-Dreyfus University Center Computer Lab
  • Drop in any time to learn about the university technology you’ll need to be successful! You’ll be able to ask the Tutoring-Learning Center staff questions and get a brief tour of the apps you’ll be expected to use at UWSP
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Root Beer Float Social-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Following the 10:30 Mass, enjoy ice cream and root beer and meet students in the Point Catholic organization. Mass attendance is not required to participate
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 1-4 p.m. | Kayaking and Canoeing at Schmeeckle-South Shore of Lake Joanis
  • Paddle for free! Explore the warm waters of Lake Joanis in a canoe or kayak from Schmeeckle’s Outdoor Rentals. Boats, paddles, & life jackets will be supplied.
• 1-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 2-3 p.m. | The Universe In A Room: The Story Of The Planetarium-Science Building A217 Planetarium
  • The first projection of planetarium was invented 100 years ago. Celebrate the anniversary of mankind’s attempt to reproduce a starry sky on Earth by creating a “model of the universe”
• 3-5 p.m. | Chalk Art & Churros-Sidewalk outside Upper DeBot
  • Be creative, get a treat and meet members of Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
• 5-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 7-8 p.m. | Root Beer Float Social-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Following the 6 p.m. Mass, enjoy ice cream and root beer and meet students in Point Catholic. Mass attendance is not required to attend this event
• 7-8 p.m. | Glow Cycle-Allen Fitness Center Cycling Studio
  • Check-in at the Allen Fitness Center front desk prior to class beginning

• 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fitness Centers Open-Allen Fitness Center and Strength Center
  • UWSP Student Membership available at no additional cost! Sign up at fitness center desk. UWSP PointCard required for access
• 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail open
• 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open, Dreyfus University Center
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Lunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Food Stations Open
• 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | RecFest-DeBot Field
  • Engage with our Club Sports and FitRec to see how you can get involved
• Noon-2 p.m. | Allen Fitness Center Orientation-Allen Fitness Center
  • See what the Allen Fitness Center has to offer
• Noon | Volleyball Tournament with CRU-Outdoor Sand Courts near Allen Fitness Center
  • Bring a team of 6 or join a team at the event to play. Registration begins at noon, with games starting at 1 p.m.
• 12:30-5 p.m. | Cornhole Tournament-DeBot Field
  • Join Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship for a cornhole tournament. Registration will begin at 12:30, with games to follow at 1 p.m.
• 3-5 p.m. | Allen Fitness Center Orientation-Allen Fitness Center
  • See what the Allen Fitness Center has to offer
• 3-5 p.m. | Parking Lot Party-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Join Point Catholic to enjoy various games set up around the parking lot of the church! Play and meet new friends!
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 5 p.m. | Ducks Unlimited Freshman Fly In-DeBot Field
  • This is your chance to learn about our mission to conserve wetlands and waterfowl habitats and discover how you can make a difference. Meet fellow students passionate about the environment, engage in interactive workshops, and hear from experienced members about their impactful work. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast of just curious about conservation, this event is the perfect way to kickstart your journey with Ducks Unlimited. 
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Community Engagement Fair-Skyward Fieldhouse
  • Explore organizations and clubs to get involved in this semester and find your people. There’s something for every Pointer!

Classes start!

• 7:30-10 a.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Homegrown Cafe and Common Ground Cafe Open
• 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open Gym-Skyward Fieldhouse
• 9-10:30am | Breakfast at DUC Food Court
• 9 a.m-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 10-11 a.m. | Coffee Hour with the Chancellor-Dreyfus University Center Homegrown Cafe
  • Join Chancellor Thomas Gibson for a free handcrafted drink on the first day of classes!
• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | First Day of Class Photobooth-Pergola outside Dreyfus University Center North Entrance
  • Happy first day of class, Pointers! Stop by to kick-off the semester right with a “First Day of School” photo. Special appearance from Stevie Pointer from 11 a.m.-noon!
• 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch at DUC Food Court
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Lunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Parking Lot Popsicles and Pictures-Holy Spirit Parish near light board sign
  • Members of Point Catholic student org and staff of Holy Spirit Parish will be giving out treats and taking 1st day of school photos
• 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Food Stations Open
• 3-6 p.m. | 90FM Kickback-Communication Arts Center 205 (90FM Studio)
  • Kick back with your college radio station! 90FM will be providing tours of the station and refreshments in the Communication Arts Center. Hope to see you there!
• 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Caffeine Mania with The Pointer-Communication Arts Center 104 (The Pointer Student Newspaper)
  • Tired after your first day of classes? Come get free coffee and snacks and learn about what it’s like to write for The Pointer
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 6-7 p.m. | Try It! Night with Group Ex-Allen Fitness Center Studio A
  • There are so many fun workout options – we’ll demo a few for you to try. We’ll even have some free stuff for participants
• 6-7 p.m. | Fly Fishing Casting Clinic-Intramural Fields, North of Lot Q
  • Come meet members of the club and try using some fly rods
• 7-8 p.m. | Trivia at the Brewhaus-Dreyfus University Center Lower Level
  • Test your trivia knowledge and win prizes!
• 7-8 p.m. | First Night Worship Service-DeBot Field
  • Join Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship for evening worship
• 7-9 p.m. | Fidgets and Crafting-Dreyfus University Center Laird Room North Section
  • Make fidgets and other crafts as a way to relax and socialize with others! We also will do a brief introduction of our organization and what we stand for! 
• 7:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer v. Edgewood College-Kotal Field
  • Come to the Turf Field outside Champions Hall to cheer on Pointer soccer!

• 7:30-10 a.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Homegrown Cafe and Common Ground Cafe Open
• 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open Gym-Skyward Fieldhouse
• 9-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in DUC Food Court
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch in DUC Food Court
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Lunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Food Stations Open
• 1-4 p.m. | Build Your Own 1st Aid Kit-Delzell Hall 1st floor conference room
  • Student health Service is inviting all current students to join us in the Delzell Hall 1st floor conference room to build your own first aid kit, while supplies last. First aid kits will include a variety of items one might need in case of a minor injury or illness
• 2-3 p.m. | Student Alumni Association Info & Trivia-Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room (3rd floor)
  • Come and learn about the UWSP Alumni Association and how you can get involved as a student. There will also be fun UWSP trivia with prizes!
• 3-5 p.m. | School of Humanities & Global Studies Meet & Greet-Collins Classroom Center Lobby
  • Grab a donut and meet faculty from the departments of English, History, International Studies, World Languages & Literatures, and Philosophy & Religious Studies
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 4 p.m. | Women’s Soccer v. St. Olaf College-Point Soccer Bowl
  • Come to the Grass Field near Lot Q to cheer on Pointer soccer!
• 5-6 p.m. | Student Supper-Holy Spirit Parish
  • A couple of times a month Holy Spirit Parish offers a free evening meal to students. All are welcome!
• 5-7 p.m. | Safe Driving-Dreyfus University Center Theater
  • UWSP Health and Safety and the Center for Prevention invite you to see Tom Goeltz and Ronald Thomas, two loving fathers who have lost daughters due to distracted or drunk driving. Learn how you can help make our roadways a safer place from their firsthand accounts. 
• 5:30 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball v. Lakeland College-Berg Gym
  • Come to the upper gym inside Champions Hall to cheer on Pointer Volleyball
• 6-7 p.m. | Try It! Night with Group Ex-Allen Fitness Center Studio A
  • There are so many fun workout options – we’ll demo a few for you to try. We’ll even have some free stuff for participants
• 7:30 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball v. St. Norbert College-Berg Gym
  • Come to the upper gym inside Champions Hall to cheer on Pointer Volleyball
• 8 p.m. | Back to School Bingo-Dreyfus University Center Laird Room
  • Kick off the new school year with a game of bingo! School supplies-themed prizes available while supplies last. Free with valid UWSP ID, $5 without

• 7:30-10 a.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Homegrown Cafe and Common Ground Cafe Open
• 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open Gym-Skyward Fieldhouse
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 9-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the DUC Food Court
• 10:30 a.m.-3 pm | Lunch in DUC Food Court
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Lunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Food Stations Open
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 6-8 p.m. | Social with Student Government Association, Dreyfus University Center Basement Brewhaus
• 8 p.m. | First Cru Meeting, Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room

• 7:30-10 a.m. |Upper DeBot Open for Breakfast
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Homegrown Cafe and Common Ground Cafe Open
• 7:45 a.m.-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open, Dreyfus University Center
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Open Gym, Skyward Fieldhouse
• 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 9-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the DUC Food Court
• 10:30 a.m.-3 pm | Lunch in DUC Food Court
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Lunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Lower DeBot Food Stations Open
• Noon-3 p.m. | Free Stores Open House-Nelson Hall 2nd floor
  • Meet at DUC Main Entrance (by the covered bike rack) at noon to walk over to Nelson Hall for the Free Stores Open House! Free school supplies, clothes and home goods!
• 2-3:30 p.m. | Make Your Own Dice Tower-SCI A201
  • Join some people from School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy and learn to construct a dice tower. The first 10 participants receive a free set of gaming dice!
• 4-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 6-9 p.m. | Cru Corn Roast-Allen Fitness Center sand volleyball courts
• 7-9 p.m. | Swing Dancing-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Come try swing dancing and meet new friends alongside Point Catholic
• 9-11 p.m. | RHA Welcome Back Bash-DeBot Field (Rain site: Skyward Fieldhouse)
  • Join us for the first Pointers After Dark event of the year. You won’t want to miss this!

• 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Stevens Point Farmers Market-Downtown Stevens Point
  • Explore downtown Stevens Point at the Farmer’s Market which is home to the longest-running market in the State of Wisconsin!
• Noon-10 p.m. | Basement Brewhaus Open-Dreyfus University Center
• 10 a.m. -2 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Brunch
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 1-9 p.m. | Lower DeBot Retail Open
• 2 p.m. | Women’s Soccer v. University of Dubuque-Point Soccer Bowl
  • Come to the Grass Field near Lot Q to cheer on Pointer Soccer
• 2 p.m. | Learn about Rugby-Intramural Fields north of Lot Q
  • No experience is necessary, just come meet the teams, play some rugby with the Women’s & Men’s Rugby teams to learn what it is like.
• 3-5 p.m. | Intro to Swing Lessons-Allen Fitness Center Studio A
  • Come join Any Swing Goes for an Intro to Swing lesson! Anyone is welcome, so feel free to come alone or with a buddy! No prior dance experience is necessary as we’ll teach you all the basics of East Coast Swing. It’s a great way to make some friends and meet new people. 
• 5-7 p.m. | Upper DeBot Open for Dinner
  • Don’t forget your PointCard to utilize your meal plan.
• 5-7 p.m. | Casual Volleyball Hangout-Allen Fitness Center Sand Volleyball Courts
  • No need to have a team, just come play volleyball or just hang out with Point Catholic even if you don’t play
• 7-10 p.m. | Campfire-Holy Spirit Parish
  • Stop by the Holy Spirit Parish parking lot for Point Catholic’s evening campfire and meet members of the organization
• 8-9 p.m. | BINGO-Dreyfus University Center Encore Room

• NOON | Women’s Soccer v. St. Olaf College-Kotal Field
  • Come to the Turf Field outside Champions Hall to cheer on Pointer Soccer!
• 3 p.m. | Men’s Soccer v. Concordia-Kotal Field
  • Come to the Turf Field outside Champions Hall to cheer on Pointer Soccer!