UWM at Washington County and UWM at Waukesha Viewbook 2019-20

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Follow Your Passions,

Pursue Your Goals Students choose UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County because they want to kick-start their college careers closer to home and in a way that’s more affordable than a traditional four-year university. A few other reasons students choose these campuses include: →→ Small Classes: Students get individualized attention from their professors and engaging

learning experiences. The average class size for both of these campuses is less than 25 students per class. →→ Welcoming Community: Each campus has a wide variety of clubs and student

organizations to join, so it’s easy to get involved and find your crowd. →→ Affordable Education: Beginning your college journey at one of our two-year campuses

is a great way to save on tuition before transferring to a four-year university to finish your bachelor’s degree. →→ Straightforward Transfer Process: Many Waukesha and Washington County students plan

to transfer to UW-Milwaukee main campus to get their bachelor’s degree. Because all three campuses are part of UWM, the transfer process is simple.

WHAT BEING PART OF UW-MILWAUKEE MEANS: In 2018, UWM welcomed two-year campuses in Waukesha and Washington County to its family. Students at UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County now get the best of both worlds: the personal education of a small college and an affordable start to a four-year degree at a top-tier research university. Plus, students at the two-year campuses get to enjoy some of UWM’s most popular student traditions, such as Pantherfest — a free concert for UWM students to kick off the school year. Recent headliners have included Khalid and Kesha.

STUDENT RESOURCES: • Academic advising

• Accessibility resource centers • Campus bookstores • Campus counseling centers • Fitness centers • Student organizations • Online writing lab • Tutoring services in writing,

math and more Discover even more on-campus resources at uwm.edu/waukesha and uwm.edu/washington.

Sydney PURSUING PSYCHOLOGY, SOPHOMORE WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN

Why I Chose Waukesha

“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in high school, so I decided to start at Waukesha and see where it took me and I have no regrets. And UWM at Waukesha is affordable.

I’m very fortunate to be able to say that when I leave here, I’ll have no student loans.”

Tight-Knit Community

“Professors are super personable and know students’ names. You feel like you matter here, and I grew really close with all my professors. I was kind of lost coming out of high school, and UWM at Waukesha made me excited to learn again.”

Moving to Milwaukee

“When I visit Milwaukee, I feel right at home. I love city life. And UW-Milwaukee is so central to my favorite places, like the Oriental Theater and all the coffee shops.

I also really like UWM’s psychology department and I’m excited to get my bachelor’s degree there.”

AREAS OF American Indian Studies Anthropology Art Astronomy (Washington County only)

Study

Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Communication Arts

Economics Education Engineering English Geology

Start in the College of General Studies and complete your freshman and sophomore year liberal studies foundation courses (general education and pre-major coursework) towards any number of majors offered in the UW System.

Geography Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies Health, Exercise Science & Athletics

History Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Music Philosophy

Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts

NOT SEEING YOUR AREA OF STUDY? Our advisors will help you create a plan! We have classes that give you a foundation in any major, so you can start here and go anywhere. Contact us at cgs-adv@uwm.edu.

2019-20 Yearly Tuition and Fees

WHAT IT

Costs

WISCONSIN RESIDENTS

$4,750.32*

ALL OTHER STATES

$12,321.12*

BOOKS AND OTHER CLASS MATERIALS

$

$

$

WAUKESHA SEGREGATED FEES

WASHINGTON COUNTY SEGREGATED FEES

COST PER CREDIT

$403.64

HOW TO AFFORD IT FAFSA:

$397.66

$800

$197.93

* Tuition cost of 12-18 credits. Students can take a maximum of 18 credits per semester.

Seventy-five percent of UWM students receive financial aid. To receive financial aid, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available Oct. 1, 2019 at fafsa.gov. (School code: 003896) Submit early. The FAFSA helps UWM determine the types of financial aid you’re eligible for. uwm.edu/financialaid

SCHOLARSHIPS:

UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County award scholarships to students each year.

In 2017-18, UWM awarded students more than $10 million in scholarships. All incoming students are encouraged to apply for scholarships. Go to UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal to learn more. uwm.edu/scholarships

Education

Without Limits HONORS

Enrich your college experience with the Honors Program, available to high-achieving students. As part of the Honors Program, students enroll in Honors classes, do research and undertake independent study projects.

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Working independently with a faculty sponsor, students can design a research project in fall and present their findings at the Student Research Symposium in spring. Students are also invited to submit their work to UW-Milwaukee’s Undergraduate Research Symposium on the main campus.

INTERNSHIPS Real-world experience in your field of study is a valuable part of a college experience. Both campuses help students find the right internship opportunities and host various career and internship events throughout the year.

VISIT OUR CAMPUSES Seeing our campuses in person is the best way to figure out if UWM at Waukesha or UWM at Washington County is right for you. Tours are available at the two-year campuses by appointment. Sign up at uwm.edu/visit.

Tour UWM at Waukesha or Washington County and… →→ Learn about more than 25 offered subject areas. →→ Talk to current students and professors. →→ Attend classes and meet with advisors. →→ Ask questions about the credit transfer process and financial aid.

Adam

PURSUING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND GERMAN, SOPHOMORE BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN

Why I Chose Washington County

“UWM at Washington County is the most inviting campus I’ve ever been to and it felt like home right away. I’ve never walked into a class and not felt welcome. You’d have to try to not make friends here.”

My Favorite Class

“Philosophy 101 was the wildest subject I’ve ever tiptoed into. The professor was the most interesting guy I’ve ever met and he always explained everything in an approachable, down-to-earth way.”

Transferring to UW-Milwaukee

“I love Washington County, but I’m ready for a different atmosphere. Right now, I’m trying to rent an apartment in Milwaukee. UWM’s Neighborhood Housing Office has been phenomenal in helping me navigate that process.”

HOW TO

Apply

NEW FRESHMEN

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Step 1: Complete application and pay

$50 application fee online: apply.wisconsin.edu

Step 1: Complete application online: apply.wisconsin.edu. If you’re

currently attending another school,

complete the “Courses in Progress” section.

Step 2: Send ACT/SAT scores (if you’re

under 21) and official high school

transcript to UWM.

Step 2: Pay $50 application fee — unless

you’re transferring from a two-year

UW campus or re-entering UWM.

HOW TO TRANSFER FROM A TWO-YEAR CAMPUS TO THE MILWAUKEE CAMPUS: Transferring to the UWM Milwaukee campus from UWM at Waukesha or UWM at Washington County is as easy as filling out an internal transfer form, available Sept. 15 for spring and Feb. 1 for summer or fall transfers.

Your advisor can help you with the process and connect you to a UWM transfer advisor.

Step 3: Submit official high school transcripts and postsecondary transcripts directly to UWM Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Transferring from a Wisconsin technical college or another UW System campus? Learn how credits transfer: transferology.com

2019-20Timeline AUG. 1

Admission applications begin to be accepted for Fall 2020.

SEPT. 1

Admission decisions begin for Fall 2020.

OCT. 1

FAFSA available; admission application priority deadline for Spring 2020.*

DEC. 1

Admission applications due for Spring 2020; financial aid priority deadline.*

MARCH 1 Admission application priority deadline for Fall 2020.*

MAY 1

Confirmation deposit due for Fall 2020.*

* These are priority deadlines. Applications continue to be accepted until capacity or final deadline is reached.

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