Computing@UW Orientation
During your time at UW-Madison, you will have access to a broad range of information technology resources, most of them free. Faculty and instructors will expect you to have a basic understanding of these technologies, and knowing how to use them before you begin classes will increase your comfort level and save you a great deal of time.
All incoming freshmen and transfer students are expected to register for a one-hour orientation session which will highlight important user tips for each of the UW technology products and services below.
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Register
The Computing@UW Orientation will be led by Software Training for Students (STS) instructors. You can register for the Computing@UW Orientation on their web site. You will receive a reminder email about the orientation beforehand.
Orientation Topics
- WiscMail
- WiscCal
- My WebSpace
- My UW-Madison
- Learn@UW
- Security
- Software Training for Students
- Help Desk, Tech Store & Computer Labs
- Repair and Desktop Support
Orientation Dates
One-hour orientation sessions will be held:
- Monday, August 31 between 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., locations to be announced
- Tuesday, September 1 between 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., locations to be announced
- Wednesday, September 2 between 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., locations to be announced
Free Flash Drive, Prizes
At each session, there will be a drawing for an iPod Shuffle, and everyone who attends will also be entered to win one of three iPod Touches. In addition, every single participant who attends a session will receive a coupon for a free flash drive pre-loaded with security and other software. You can redeem the coupon at the DoIT Tech Store, 1210 W. Dayton Street. You cannot receive the flash drive without participating in the orientation session.