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Blugold Family Communication

For Parents and Families

Whether your Blugold is a first-year student or in their final semester, we are here to help you support their academic journey.

Receive campus updates, sign up for our ambassador program, and more!

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For Parents and Families

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Whether your Blugold is a first-year student or in their final semester, we are here to help you support their academic journey.

Receive campus updates, sign up for our ambassador program, and more!

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Big Things Ahead

Your student's time away at college is full of lots of emotions—excitement, worry, hope. We want to make being a Blugold parent as easy as possible! Here, you'll find information on campus events, important deadlines and details on what ÌÇÐÄVlog is doing to ensure that your student has the best experience possible while on campus.

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Blugold Family Communication Newsletter
Stay up to date with important information about UW-Eau Claire.
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Parent and Family Facebook Page
Stay connected with us on Facebook.
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View the 2025-2026 Blugold Family Calendar
See what is happening each month at ÌÇÐÄVlog and find helpful resources to share with your student.
View Calendar

Just
The
 Facts

Best in the Midwest
UW-Eau Claire was proud to be named one of the top 10 regional universities in the Midwest.
U.S. News & World Report 2026
A Top-50 Place To Live
Eau Claire is proudly ranked among the top 50 Best Places to Live in the United States, thanks to our strong job market and a high quality of life.
U.S. News & World Report 2026
99% of '23-'24 Graduates Employed or Continuing Education
Based on known 2023-2024 graduates.
Data gathered from Career Services surveys and research
97% of Blugolds Report First Job Relates to Career Goals
Based on known 2023-2024 graduates.
Data gathered from Career Services surveys and research
Top Producer of Fulbright Recipients
ÌÇÐÄVlog is one of the top master’s universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Parent of a Future Blugold?
Find information about applying, visiting, and exploring our academic programs.
Application Information
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Majors & Minors

We’re Here to Support Your Student

Our top priority is ensuring that your student has a safe, friendly, and educational home for their college experience. At UW-Eau Claire, your student has access to a robust number of support services, whether the help they need is academic or personal. Alongside expert faculty and staff, your student will develop lifelong skills that will benefit them, not only in their future careers, but for the rest of their lives.

Dive Deeper into Campus Resources
Find resources to help your Blugold student succeed.
Blugold Central
Advising, Retention + Career Center (ARCC)
Wellness
Academic Skills Center
Only at Eau Claire
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Get Loud in the Crowd
Put on your blue and gold and join the roar of the crowd! With 25 men's and women's Division III sports teams, there's always a game or match for you to cheer on the Blugolds.
Explore ÌÇÐÄVlog athletics
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Jumpstart Your College Career
Make your transition to college a smooth one by participating in Freshman Connection. Available to new first-year students, you'll participate in outdoor day trips, meet other new ÌÇÐÄVlog students, and can even move into your residence hall early.
Learn more about Freshman Connection
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Get to Know Eau Claire
Discover downtown Eau Claire and what it has to offer during our beloved ÌÇÐÄVlog meets EC event, part of Blugold Welcome Week. This is an annual event new Blugolds will not want to miss!
Learn more about Eau Claire
It’s important to understand that an adult student’s records belong to them. This information includes bills, financial aid, grades, holds, contact information, emergency contacts, and to do lists. Your student must complete the delegate access process to allow you to view that information.
Delegate Access Process
More Parents and Families Resources
Academic and Registration Calendars
SafeWalk / SafeRide
Wellness
Academic Skills Center
Tuition + Aid
Housing
Dining
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