Get Ready for UW: Onboarding Events
Summer Webinar Series
Throughout the summer, join us for online sessions that cover essential topics like scholarship & financial aid, parking & housing and an introduction to Saddle Up. Great for you and your family to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Saddle Up
Before the fall semester, kick off your college career at UW with this required first-year student experience designed to help you build connections, discover campus resources and get ready for success before classes begin.
New Student Days
In the spring, join us on campus for a day dedicated to helping you get a jumpstart on your UW experience, meet fellow students, and get familiar with all UW has to offer. It’s the perfect way to launch your future at UW!
Visit Us Your Way
As you prepare to start your journey at the University of Wyoming, we invite you to explore campus and start getting familiar with your new home. Visiting before the semester begins—whether in person or through our virtual tour—is a great way to build confidence, learn your way around and start picturing yourself as part of the UW community. This is your time to settle in, get excited and start making UW your own.
Explore UW through student stories
The University of Wyoming student blogs offer an inside look into campus life through the eyes of current students. From academic advice to personal experiences, these blogs cover a variety of topics that can help you get a real feel for what it’s like to be a Cowboy. Whether it’s tips for navigating college or fun stories about living in Laramie, the student blogs are a great resource for incoming students to get excited and informed about their future at UW.
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.