The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire recognizes that you are a very important partner in your student's success. Family Connection is a service that helps you stay connected to campus and serves as your ongoing resource throughout your student's college career.

A few of the services we offer Blugold Families and Friends include: Send Off Parties,  Move-In Day Welcome Tent, The Blugold Nuggets, Parent Chats and our BFC Gift Program.   

Summer Send Off Parties

What's a Send Off Party?  New freshmen and their families come together at local park near their hometown and enjoy a few hours of fun, food and great information.  Staff, faculty and current UWEC students attend to help answer all your last minute questions - everything from packing tips to classes is covered!   

• Milwaukee - Greenfield Park - August 6th
• Appleton - Telulah Park - August 7th
• Stevens Point - Bukolt Park - August 7th
• Eau Claire - Carson Park - August 12th
• Madison - Hoyt Park - August 13th
• Twin Cities - Terrace Oaks, Burnsville - August 14th

(all parties are from 5:30 - 7:30pm)

Sign up for a Send Off Party by click here!