Warrior Orientation and Welcome (WOW) is a series of events designed to introduce you and your family to life at WLC. We'll connect you with key people who will work with you to ensure you have a successful start in college, help you learn about all WLC has to offer, and show you fun things to do in the Milwaukee area. God's blessings on the beginning of your journey at WLC!
A three-day orientation event is held for new students prior to the start of classes in August. The 2021 WOW Weekend is scheduled for August 27-29.
2021 WOW WEEKEND SCHEDULE
A one-day orientation session is held for new students prior to the start of classes in January.
If you have questions, please contact Barb Westness at 414.443.8813 or email her.
The Fall 2021 Warrior Orientation & Welcome Program is scheduled to take place August 27-29. Mailings and resources for new students will be linked below as they are released during the summer.
WOW WEEKEND SCHEDULE
WOW ORIENTATION MEETING AGENDA
TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION MEETING AGENDA
July 29, 2021
July 19, 2021
July 7, 2021
June 16, 2021
June 4, 2021
Parents of new students may attend an in-person orientation meeting with their student on the student's move-in day.
PARENT ORIENTATION FOLDER CONTENT
Parents who aren't able to attend an in-person session may instead view recordings of the orientation meeting sessions.
Dining Options - learn about food service on campus
Directions to WLC - find the best route to campus
E-Bill Tutorial - contains information for students and parents about viewing and paying E-Bills
Email Tutorial - contains log-in information for new students as well as info on deleting old messages
Financial Aid - contact the office with questions or learn about loans and Work Study
Health Services - find out about physical and mental health resources and services
Milwaukee-Area Information - restaurants, hotels, attractions
myWLC and Registration Guide - navigate the portal and check your class schedule
Packing List - a compilation of items that you may need in your residence hall room
Payment Options - learn about undergraduate payment plans and options
Residence Life - learn about housing options on campus
Student Handbook - rules, regulations, and resources for undergraduate students
All residence halls and apartments have wireless access.
For students interested in pursuing nursing, please note that Chromebooks, iPads, and tablets are not compatible with some of the software that is required in nursing classes.
Minimum requirements for existing computers:
Network Cables: Students must supply their own network cords.
Surge Protectors: Students should have a surge protector on all computers used in the residence halls. Inexpensive surge protectors ($20-$30) are available at most retail stores. For greater protection, consider purchasing an APC Back-UPS unit (starting at approximately $50).
Wisconsin Lutheran College is a residential campus in a suburban setting. Parking on campus is limited; permits are required. Please refer to the WLC Parking page for the student motor vehicle policy and municipal parking regulations. Specific parking information for new students is available below.
COMMUTER PARKING FAQS
FRESHMAN PARKING FAQS
TRANSFER PARKING FAQS
PARKING LOT MAP
WLC PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF MILWAUKEE OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT EXAM
MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT EXAM
WLC does not sell textbooks on campus, so you need to order your books online before coming to campus. Textbook information is listed with your courses on myWLC (Academics/My Courses). Click on the plus sign (+) next to a course number to see the titles and ISBN.
Use the ISBN to order your textbooks from any online source (such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chegg, or AbeBooks). Remember that the textbook price showing with your course is the list price for new books. You may rent or buy used books unless the professor has specified a need for new books (primarily for workbooks and lab manuals).
If you are unsure of what to order, email your professor from your WLC email account with questions.