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“Before I chose what universities to even visit, I sent out emails to a few, but only an engineering professor from UWM got back to me right away with personalized answers. It really felt like: Wow, UWM wants me here.”
Rosie, Materials Engineering major from Joliet, IL
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a college is: What are the students like?
UWM students are from all backgrounds and walks of life, but what they share is a determination to make the most of college — from study abroad to paid internships — and they tackle pressing questions with innovative research projects. Drive, curiosity and dedication to community. Sound like you?
18,445 undergraduate students 5 MIN from Lake Michigan 39% of students are firstgeneration college students 10 MIN from downtown Milwaukee
Mascot: Pounce the Panther
Claim to fame: One of only two research universities in Wisconsin — we’re research-intensive and hold the highest ranking possible for the level of research activity that happens on our campus.
Alumni include: Willem Dafoe (Oscar-nominated actor), Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft), Kimberley Motley (international human rights lawyer), Trixie Mattel (popular drag performer)
Top five most-enrolled majors: Psychology, Nursing, Marketing, Education and Finance
Newest building on campus: A four-story chemistry building. More than 5,000 students who study engineering, pre-med and more take chemistry classes each year.
Did you know? UWM has one of the world’s largest cartography collections, which includes nearly 2 million maps, globes, atlases and more.
Undergraduate Majors Additional Program Options: • Minor Accelerated Graduate Degree For a complete list of degree programs, visit
& Architecture
Animation Arts
• Architectural Studies
Architecture
• Art Concentrations include:
» Ceramics
» Creative Technologies
» Design
» Digital Fabrication
» Fibers
» Jewelry & Metalsmithing
» Painting & Drawing
» Photography & Imaging
» Printmaking & Book Arts
» Sculpture
Art Education
• Dance Design and Visual Communication
• Film
• Music
Music Education
Studio Art
• Theatre Arts
Business
Accounting
Finance
• General Business
Human Resources Management
Information Technology Management
Marketing
Supply Chain and Operations Management
American Sign Language/ English Interpreting
Communit y Engagement & Education
• Education Concentrations include:
» American Sign Language Studies
» Early Childhood
» Elementary and Middle Education, K-9
» English as a Second Language Education
» English & Language Arts, Grades 4-12
» Mathematics Education, Grades 4-12
» Science Education, Grades 4-12
» Social Studies Education, Grades 4-12
» World Language Education
• Exceptional Education
Applied Computing - Collaborative
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
• Atmospheric Sciences
Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
Concentrations include:
» Cell and Molecular Biology
» Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
» General Biology
• Chemistry
Conser vation & Environmental Science
• Freshwater Sciences
Concentrations include:
» Aquatic Science
» Water Policy
• Geosciences
• Mathematics
Microbiology
Neuroscience
• Physics
Biomedical Sciences
Concentrations include:
» Cytotechnology
» Diagnostic Imaging Completion
» Diagnostic Medical Sonography
» Health Sciences
» Medical Laboratory Science
» Microbiology
» Radiologic Technology
Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Health Care Administration
• Nursing
Nursing – Collaborative
Occupational Science and Technology
• Classics
Committee Interdisciplinary
Concentrations include:
» Chinese Language and Culture
» Comparative Ethnic Studies
» Japanese Language and Culture
• Communication
• Comparative Literature
Digit al Arts & Culture
• English Concentrations include:
» Creative Writing
» Literature and Cultural Theory
» Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies
» Rhetoric and Professional Writing
• Film Studies
• French
• German
• Italian
• Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Russian
• Spanish Information & Data
Dat a Analytics
Dat a Science
• Information Science and Technology
• Kinesiology
• Nutritional Sciences
Public Health
• African & African Diaspora Studies
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Criminal Justice and Criminology
• Economics
• Geography
• Global Studies
• History
• International Studies
• Jewish Studies
Latin American, Caribbean, & US Latinx Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
Social Work
• Sociology
Urban Studies
• Women’s & Gender Studies
Get a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years instead of the traditional six through UWM’s accelerated graduate degree program. Students also save up to a year on tuition by taking graduate-level courses while paying undergraduate tuition. Learn more: uwm.edu/accelerated
UWM is Wisconsin’s top destination for accredited architecture programs.
Anesthesiology
Assistant
Athletic Training
Audiology
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Dietetics
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Occupational
Therapy
Optometry
Pathologist Assistant
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Speech Language
Pathology
Veterinary Medicine
uwm.edu/pre-professional
UWM education students get a diverse range of hands-on classroom experiences in schools throughout the Milwaukee area.
At UWM, you’ll go further than you thought you could.
90 undergraduate majors. Dedicated professors. Your extraordinary potential.
Here, you can help protect our region’s most important natural resource while doing research aboard the Neeskay, UWM’s freshwater sciences research vessel. Interested in the health care field? UWM has Wisconsin's only accredited college of public health, where you can make meaningful change with a local community partner from day one. Or discover the vibrancy of the Deaf community with the only ASL/English interpreting bachelor’s degree in Wisconsin — taught by deaf and hard-of-hearing faculty.
Meaningful, hands-on experience. Professional connections in the city. Faculty who are experts in their field. Your academic experience at UWM is a springboard to wherever you want to go. Get ready to leap.
17:1 student-to-teacher ratio
108 minors and certificates
The Honors College combines the personalized education of a small liberal arts college with the vast resources of a large research university. Honors College students attend discussion-based seminars alongside their regular UWM classes to earn an Honors degree. Other benefits include priority course registration, scholarship opportunities, access to a writing specialist and more. uwm.edu/honors
About 25% of new students aren’t sure what their undergraduate major should be. Metamajors are a great way to explore within a general subject (such as business or health) without committing to a specific major. Students take classes that meet degree requirements for a wide range of majors, allowing them time to discover what they’re most passionate about while also keeping them on track to graduate. uwm.edu/metamajors
“Students at UWM are a joy to teach. They’re bright, hard-working and eager to build community. I'm always amazed by their range of accomplishments.”
David Southward, associate teaching professor in the Honors College
The Writing Center is the first stop for assistance at any stage in the writing process. Students get personal sessions with a trained writing tutor. Over at the Student Success Center, you’ll find one-on-one and small group tutoring for lecture classes. The Accessibility Resource Center makes sure students with disabilities have full access to assistive technology, interpreters and other services. uwm.edu/writing-center | uwm.edu/arc | uwm.edu/studentsuccess
One of the things UWM does best is online education. In 2024, UWM ranked in the top 20 in the nation for best online bachelor’s degree programs by U.S. News & World Report. In a typical year, UWM offers more than 800 online classes, all of which are taught by the same high-quality instructors as in-person classes. Want to go 100% online for maximum schedule flexibility? UWM has more than 40 fully online degree and certificate programs. uwm.edu/online
Don’t settle for simply memorizing answers for the test. When you’re at UWM, you’re part of the conversation and can meaningfully contribute to your field from day one. Whether you’re conducting a survey in the community or examining samples in the lab, students in every area of study are encouraged to dive deep into research. We can’t wait to see what you discover.
A few more benefits of doing research include:
» Forming strong mentorships with professors
» Travel opportunities to present your research at conferences
» Being better prepared for graduate school or your future career
“Anyone can Google something. It means a lot more to be able to say: I did this. I made this. This was me.”
Allison, Applied Mathematics & Computer Science major from Milwaukee, WI
“Interning for ‘The Morning Blend’ at TMJ4 helped me create a demo reel I used when applying for jobs. I’m now a weekend anchor, producer and reporter at KTTC News.”
Charles, Class of 2023, Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies major from Milwaukee, WI
The excellence of a UWM education doesn’t come only from expert faculty and high-quality labs, studios and classrooms.
It’s also about what happens outside the classroom, when UWM students step into engineering co-ops, take on internships at Fortune 500 companies, teach in Milwaukee Public Schools classrooms, provide health care to patients or travel to the other side of the world for a semester. Those experiences dramatically shape and strengthen the education students get in the classroom — and UWM’s deep connections to professional industries across the city and beyond are what make it all happen.
2,224 service-learning, community-based research and volunteer placements
Along with things like internships and study abroad, UWM students learn outside the classroom with programs and opportunities you won’t find at every other university.
The legal clinic on campus offers volunteer paralegal positions to UWM students who want legal experience working alongside the clinic’s attorney.
Students work on a project team and get credit while providing IT and web-based solutions for nonprofit organizations.
Join a team of other students and develop a new business, app or invention with support from the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
Share your creative practice at a residential community or nursing home in exchange for free room and board or a financial stipend.
An integral part of more than 75 UWM courses, service-learning brings students into communities to meet a need that connects with their coursework.
See all opportunities at uwm.edu/experiential-learning.
Victoria Finance major
Internships at Northwestern Mutual, Amazon and more
“It surprised me how fast I got an internship. The first one at UWM was through my mentor at the Lubar School of Business who thought of me for it. The school really makes sure we have opportunities to network and land a job.”
Studied abroad in Sevilla
“In my classes in Spain, I began to forget that my professor was even speaking in Spanish solely because I had gotten to know the language so well. That is exactly what I went to Spain to do, and I can confidently say that I accomplished it.”
Nursing major
Nursing clinicals
“You get one clinical location per semester, and each time, it’s something different than what you’ve done before. The nursing program here is intense, and having us do clinicals, being on our feet for eight or nine hours a day, it’s preparing us for our future careers.”
Choose the residence hall that’s right for you!
If you like being in the center of the action and want a fiveminute walk to class …
Sandburg Hall
» Located on the main campus next to Downer Woods and the Klotsche Center
» Has a coffee shop, cafeteria, movie theater and renovated common space
» The largest residence hall at UWM
If you like being more independent and want a balance between city life and campus life …
» Located 10 minutes south of the main campus on Milwaukee’s Lower East Side
» Free shuttle service between residence halls and main campus
» Popular restaurants, a historic movie theater, public library, grocery stores and rock climbing gym all within a short walking distance
One of the best ways to make the most of living on campus is being part of a living learning community (LLC). Think of LLCs as communities within communities. Students are grouped together in the same part of a residence hall based on a shared interest or major. Not only are LLCs a great way to make friends on day one of college, but students who live in LLCs also tend to have higher GPAs.
Check out our room tours!
Yes! There are pay-per-load washers and dryers in every UWM residence hall, as well as other amenities, such as internet/Wi-Fi and fitness rooms.
Do I have to share a bathroom with the entire floor?
Nope! All UWM residence halls feature ensuite bathrooms, which means you’ll only share a bathroom with your suitemates — not your entire floor.
Residence hall security is 24/7. That includes security monitors and a guest pass system as well as available staff at each building’s service desk.
There’s a lot that happens outside of the classroom at UWM. Don’t miss a second.
1 Fall Welcome: Kick off the new school year at Fall Welcome, a campus-wide celebration that welcomes first-year students to UWM with fun activities and events.
2 Student Centers: UWM student centers, like the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, provide resources, personal support and built-in community.
3 Student Union: The newly renovated Student Union is truly the heart of campus. Inside, you’ll find lots of hang-out spots, a bunch of food options (including Taco Bell and Burger King), an art gallery, a cinema, the Panther Shop and more.
4 Campus Events: From cultural showcases to interesting guest speakers, it’s easy to stumble into new people, ideas and things that expand your world.
5 Performances: UWM’s performing arts students take to the stage throughout the year, from plays and musicals to concerts and dance performances.
American Indian Student Center
Black Student Cultural Center
First-Generation+ Resource Center
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Military & Veterans Resource Center
Roberto Hernández Center
Southeast Asian American Student Center
Women’s Resource Center
“When I was a little kid, I had this idea that college would be a huge, intimidating experience. But my first time walking around campus, UWM immediately felt like the exact opposite of that.”
Adam, Psychology major from Fall River, WI
Go, Panthers!
Cheer on any of our 15 NCAA Division I teams at the UWM Panther Arena in downtown Milwaukee and at the Klotsche Center and Engelmann Stadium right on campus. About 30 minutes southwest of campus, the UWM men’s baseball team trains and plays at Franklin Field, a 4,000-seat stadium built in 2019.
On men’s basketball game days, students can catch a ride on the free UWM shuttle, which stops at each UWM residence hall and drops off at the Panther Arena. Inside, UWM students get to enjoy the MKE Party Deck, where they can play games, eat food and enter giveaways.
153 Conference Championships
Tournament Appearances
UWM students get FREE admission to all home regular-season athletics events with a valid UWM ID!
Join one of UWM’s intramural leagues, such as basketball, flag football, volleyball, pickleball and indoor soccer, and put your athleticism to the test in friendly on-campus tournaments.
Embrace the great outdoors both near and far with local excursions and cross-country road trips that include biking, camping, hiking, standup paddle boarding and more. Outdoor Pursuits also offers bicycle repair and equipment rentals.
The Klotsche Center offers fitness classes like yoga, barre and Pilates, as well as personal training sessions. Poolside, there are lap swim hours and swim classes for a range of skill levels.
“The Outdoor Pursuits trips I’ve been a part of have created memories and friendships I’ll have for life.”
Liam, Computer Science major and Outdoor Pursuits trip leader
Enjoy camaraderie and sportsmanship with more than 20 sports clubs. UWM offers football, lacrosse, softball, water polo, soccer, rugby, golf and Ultimate Frisbee, just to name a few.
As the largest city in the state, Milwaukee is the primary hub of technology, commerce and the arts in Wisconsin. The city of Milwaukee and UW-Milwaukee are deeply linked — and not just in name. You’ll find our students and alumni leading and working in Milwaukee classrooms, hospitals and health clinics, architecture firms, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, arts organizations and more. At UWM, you’re more than just a student; you’re an integral part of our city’s fabric.
— Midwest Living, 2023
Talk Like a Local
Bubbler: What we call a drinking fountain and the name of Bublr rental bikes available throughout the city.
Cream City: One of Milwaukee’s nicknames, earned from the pale-yellow bricks used to build many of the city’s historic homes.
Smallwaukee: Milwaukee is a big city that can feel like a small town because of how often you’ll run into people you know.
Summerfest: A huge music festival held over three weekends in the summer featuring 800 music artists and bands across 10 stages.
“There’s always something new to do and something new to try. You’ll never be bored. And campus is in the perfect spot.”
Cayleb, Freshwater Sciences major from Kenosha, WI
Milwaukee is a city of neighborhoods, and UW-Milwaukee’s neighborhood is the Upper East Side. To the north is the community of Shorewood, to the west is Riverwest, south is the Lower East Side and to the east — Lake Michigan. Every Milwaukee-area neighborhood has its own personality, and the Upper East Side is no exception. This lakeside neighborhood is filled with historic homes and tree-lined streets, but there’s also plenty within short walking distance, including grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurants. UWM students also get automatic, no-charge access to the Milwaukee bus system and the UWM B.O.S.S. shuttle.
Once summer settles in, Bradford Beach starts to buzz with volleyball games, lake breezes and beachgoers enjoying frozen custard — a classic Wisconsin treat. You may even spot a surfer or two, no matter the season. (Yep, people surf on Lake Michigan in January!)
This street five minutes south of campus is almost always bustling. Here, you’ll find the east branch of the Milwaukee Public Library, a rock-climbing gym, an Ian’s Pizza, a food hall, a historic movie theater, an alley filled with murals by local artists — and much, much more. Three of UWM’s residence halls are also in this area.
Within two blocks, you can do a little bit of everything. Browse the bookshelves at Boswell’s, catch a movie at the Downer Theatre, get brunch at Café Hollander, tacos at BelAir or coffee at Stone Creek or Starbucks — then tackle your grocery list at Sendik’s. On weekends, this area is buzzing with families and UWM students.
Two blocks west of campus is Oakland Ave. UWM student favorites along this stretch include Oakland Gyros, Qdoba and Noodles and Company. Walgreens is also conveniently located here. Head north on Oakland Ave., and you’ll be in Shorewood, a quiet neighborhood with restaurants and a large grocery store.
Five minutes from UWM is the perfect oasis in the city. Lake Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same architect who planned NYC’s Central Park. It’s an ideal space to take a breather from studying, set up a hammock and reconnect with nature. The North Point Lighthouse is also located here.
To receive financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Submit early. The FAFSA determines the types of financial aid you’re eligible for, such as student loans, work-study and grants. uwm.edu/financialaid
Be sure to apply early to UWM for scholarship consideration.New incoming freshmen are automatically considered for the Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship. Go to UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal to explore all of your scholarship options. uwm.edu/scholarships
Students from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and South Dakota pay reduced tuition rates. Illinois and Minnesota residents also receive a $1,000 Milwaukee Advantage Program award. uwm.edu/cost-aid
“I received a scholarship from Peck School of the Arts in my first year. I felt really honored because the faculty chose who got the
the students’ submitted artwork.”
89% of new undergrads receive financial aid and scholarships
First-Year Students
Apply online using either the Universities of Wisconsin Application or the Common App. uwm.edu/apply
Transfer Students
Apply online at apply.wisconsin.edu Official high school and college transcripts are required. Learn how credits transfer at ted.uwm.edu or transferology.com.
UWM hosts daily tours and campus events throughout the year for students and their guests. Students who want to explore UWM from home can also view our virtual tour. Check out all of our visit options and sign up for a campus tour at uwm.edu/visituwm