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Why you should
CHOOSE UWM 1
We’re nationally recognized for our undergraduate research, which means students get to meaningfully contribute to their field from day one.
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We have some of Wisconsin’s leading programs, like the largest college of nursing and one of the largest schools of education.
3 Our unique schools include Wisconsin’s only architecture school and the state's only school of public health. 4 In 2018, The Hollywood Reporter ranked us amongst the top 25 film schools in the country. 5
We have the largest freshwaterfocused academic research institution on the Great Lakes and even have our own research vessel, the Neeskay.
But it’s not impressive stats that set us apart. It’s our students. They’re determined problem-solvers who refuse to be one thing. They’re researchers and artists, innovators and caregivers, scientists and communicators. Students choose UWM because they don’t want to settle for just reading the textbooks — they want to write them. Sound like you?
Best Midwestern University — PRINCETON REVIEW IN 2019
5
minutes from Lake Michigan
15
minutes from downtown Milwaukee
90
minutes from Chicago
VISIT CAMPUS Seeing our campus in person is the best way to figure out if UWM is right for you. Tours are available six days a week during the school year and Monday through Friday in the summer. uwm.edu/visituwm Go on a UWM campus tour and… →→ Learn about our 190+ programs. →→ Meet current students. →→ Talk to an admissions advisor. →→ See inside a residence hall. →→ Walk through major campus hubs.
SIGN UP FOR SPECIAL CAMPUS VISIT EVENTS: Meet Milwaukee: Oct. 18 Get a true taste of life as a UWM student with this full-day event for high school students interested in UWM. uwm.edu/meetmilwaukee
Take a virtual tour! uwm.edu/virtualtour
Go Milwaukee: Feb. 21, March 7 and March 27 Designed for admitted students and their families, this event is the perfect opportunity to finalize your college decision. uwm.edu/gomilwaukee
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Lucio FILM MAJOR, SENIOR ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
UWM Was My First Choice
“USC accepted me into their film program, but after weighing tuition and being closer to home, UWM was my first choice. The film program here is fun, has a high level of prestige, and tuition is affordable.”
My Scholarship
“To complete my senior film, I needed to travel to Mexico with my grandparents. Without the scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to do that. It was pivotal.”
Favorite Class
“The introductory course to the film program was probably my favorite. It was all hands-on, cutting and splicing actual celluloid.”
ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING Architectural Studies ARTS Animation Art & Design • Concentrations include: →→ Design & Visual Communication (Graphic Design) →→ Photography & Imaging Art Education Dance Film Music Music Education Theatre Arts BUSINESS Accounting Finance Human Resources Management Information Technology Management Marketing Supply Chain & Operations Management
Programs
EDUCATION Community Engagement & Education Education • Concentrations include: →→ American Sign Language Studies →→ Bilingual Education →→ Early Adolescence and Adolescence-level English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies →→ Early Childhood Level →→ Interpreter Training Program (ASL) →→ Middle Childhood Early Adolescence (Elementary Education) Exceptional Education • Concentrations include: →→ Early Adolescence Adolescence →→ Early Childhood Special Education →→ Middle Childhood Early Adolescence
UNDECIDED? Six metamajors let you explore
multiple majors, but make sure that you graduate on schedule. An advisor helps you choose classes that satisfy degree requirements. uwm.edu/undecided
ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering
HEALTH SCIENCES Biomedical Sciences • Concentrations include: →→ Biomedical Sciences →→ Cytotechnology →→ Diagnostic Medical Sonography →→ Public Health Microbiology →→ Medical Laboratory Science →→ Radiologic Technology Communication Sciences & Disorders Health Care Administration Kinesiology Nutritional Sciences Occupational Studies
INFORMATION STUDIES Information Science & Technology
LETTERS & SCIENCE Actuarial Science African & African Diaspora Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Art History & Criticism Atmospheric Science Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Chinese* Classics Communication Comparative Ethnic Studies* Comparative Literature Conservation & Environmental Science Digital Arts & Culture* Economics English Film Studies French Geography Geosciences
German Global Studies History International Studies Italian Japanese* Jewish Studies Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies Latin American, Caribbean & U.S. Latin@ Studies Linguistics Mathematics Microbiology Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Urban Studies Women’s & Gender Studies NURSING Nursing Nursing-Collaborative**
PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health SOCIAL WELFARE Criminal Justice Social Work PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Anesthesiologist Assistant Chiropractic Dentistry Dietetics Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pathologists' Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Veterinary Medicine UWM ONLINE Award-winning teaching and maximum flexibility mean you can pursue a degree that fits your lifestyle and schedule. uwm.edu/online
* This program is offered as a committee interdisciplinary major (CIM). ** Collaborative programs offered in partnership with other UW System campuses.
1 Arts, Design, & Innovation
4 Health
2 Business, Industry, & Applied Technology
5 Humanities & Communication
3 Engineering & Natural Science
6 Social & Behavioral Sciences
For a complete list of our academic programs, including 70 minors, visit uwm.edu/academics.
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BACHELOR’S
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Costs
2019-20 estimated yearly tuition and fees
WHAT IT WISCONSIN RESIDENTS
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
MINNESOTA RECIPROCITY
ALL OTHER STATES
$9,588
$12,634*
$13,513
$20,867
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (MSEP)
AVERAGE ROOM RATE
STANDARD MEAL PLAN
BOOKS AND OTHER CLASS MATERIALS
$6,175***
$4,189***
$800
$13,634
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HOW TO AFFORD IT FAFSA:
* Illinois residents qualify for MSEP and the $1,000 Milwaukee Advantage Award. ** Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio have special pricing agreements through the MSEP. *** A number of room and meal-plan rates are available. The annual fees listed cover the cost of an average double room and the Level 2 meal plan. A residence hall room rate between $5,440 and $6,779 is the price range for 84.8% of University Housing residents at UWM.
Seventy-five percent of UWM students receive financial aid — usually a combo of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study. To receive financial aid, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available Oct. 1, 2019, at fafsa.gov. Submit early; the FAFSA determines the types of financial aid you’re eligible for. uwm.edu/financialaid
SCHOLARSHIPS:
UWM awarded students more than $10 million in scholarships in 2017-18. Incoming freshmen admitted by Dec. 1, 2019, are considered for certain university scholarships. UWM’s schools and colleges offer a range of scholarships to students as well. Go to UWM’s Panther Scholarship Portal to learn more. uwm.edu/scholarships
$60,000 AVERAGE SALARY
for grads with bachelor’s degrees in 2017 —Bureau of Labor Statistics
3,900
scholarship recipients in 2017-18
189,000+ UWM alumni
NOTABLE ALUMNI Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Willem Dafoe, Oscar-nominated actor
Raquel Rutledge, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
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Eric Haywood, writer and co-executive producer of “Empire”
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Kimberley Motley, international attorney
1,700+ COMPANIES recruit at UWM
7 FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
Career AND CONNECTIONS Vianca: Journalism, advertising and media studies major Hired before graduation at 88Nine Radio as a multimedia producer.
Mitchell: Computer science major Hired before graduation at Amazon as a software development engineer.
Brandon: Education major Interned and hired before graduation at Milwaukee Sign Language School as a K-12 educational interpreter.
Rachel: Kinesiology major Interned at Froedert Hospital in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Ashley: Finance major Interned and hired before graduation at Rockwell Automation as a finance leadership development program associate.
Bandana: Information technology management major Interned and hired before graduation at STRATTEC Security as a programmer analyst.
headquartered in metro Milwaukee
5+ INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS A YEAR uwm.edu/careerplan
A TOP-RANKED CITY FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS —SmartAsset in 2019
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TOP INTERNSHIP SITES:
Jordan
ARCHITECTURE MAJOR, SENIOR GREENFIELD, WISCONSIN
American Family Insurance Aurora Health Care Cannes Film Festival Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Discovery World
Hired Before Graduation
“I was hired as a junior designer at Bjarke Ingels Group in New York City. The architecture professors at UWM really know the industry.”
Disney EPIC Creative GE Healthcare Harley-Davidson Hoffman York Johnson Controls Kohl’s Corporate Manpower Group Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee Public Schools Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee Police Department Northwestern Mutual Rockwell Automation Urban Ecology Center Tesla WEC Energy Group Workshop Architects
THINK
Outside the Classroom ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT UWM Innovative ideas and problem-solving skills don’t just belong to business majors. The brand-new Lubar Entrepreneurship Center helps students in all disciplines develop the creativity and know-how to advance their careers. The LEC is where future teachers build education apps for the classroom, athletes patent inventions to improve performance, and architecture students launch startups. Step inside the LEC and see where your talents might take you. uwm.edu/innovate
Terrance (middle): Film major Kue (right): Information studies major Created educational tablet game for kids.
Kali: Communication major Started luxury camping business for Door County, Wisconsin.
UNDERGRAD RESEARCH About half of UWM students graduate with research experience, which can involve data-gathering, interviewing, coding, research design, analysis and more. Plus, many research opportunities at UWM are paid positions and some even involve travel. Students who get involved with research projects also forge strong mentorships with professors through the Office of Undergraduate Research. uwm.edu/undergrad-research
Michael: Biological sciences major Researched adolescent brain and cognitive development.
Jennifer: Biological sciences major Researched cell development in embryonic zebrafish.
Sofia OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR, SENIOR CALI, COLOMBIA
Why I Chose UW-Milwaukee
“I heard that UWM's occupational studies program is one of the most highly recognized in the U.S. Then I found out UWM is big on research. I knew I wanted to do research as part of my degree, so it was an easy choice.“
“One of my professors researches health inequalities, which is how I got involved. In my research, I study how different health care systems around the world affect health outcomes.“
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My Research
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Emily MARKETING MAJOR, SENIOR MADISON, WISCONSIN
UWM Was My First Choice
“Growing up in Madison, I really wanted a college campus that’s separate from the city. I can totally focus on school at UWM, then venture off into the city to explore.“
Going to Paris
“I went to a Paris business school for two weeks. I learned a lot, but my favorite part was exploring Paris with other UWM students. We became like a small family.“
Honors College
“The Honors College helped me step out of my comfort zone and challenged me with material outside of the business school.”
Bright Minds,
Bold Ideas STUDY ABROAD HONORS COLLEGE
UWM offers 170 study abroad programs each year across all disciplines. Study abroad for a couple weeks, a summer, a semester or even a year. Choose between faculty-led programs, where you travel abroad with a UWM faculty member and a small group of UWM students, or try an exchange program, which means attending a foreign university and taking classes there. No matter what your interests are, there’s a lifechanging study abroad option for you. uwm.edu/cie
STUDENT RESOURCES Accessibility Resource Center American Indian Student Center Black Student Cultural Center Career Planning and Resource Center Fostering Success at UWM Inclusive Excellence Center LGBT Resource Center Military & Veterans Resource Center
Students get the best of both worlds in the Honors College: the personalized education of a small liberal arts college with the vast resources of a large research university. Students attend discussion-based Honors College seminars alongside their regular UWM classes to earn an Honors Degree. Research, study abroad and independent projects further customize the Honors experience. Other benefits include priority course registration, scholarship opportunities, access to a writing specialist and more. uwm.edu/honors
Norris Health Center Office of Central Advising Panther Academic Support Services Roberto Hernandez Center Southeast Asian American Student Center Student Success Center
35+
countries where students study abroad
600
students study abroad each year
15:1
student-tofaculty ratio in Honors College
660
students in Honors College
Women’s Resource Center Writing Center uwm.edu/student-resources
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University Legal Clinic
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LIFE ON
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Campus
5 CAN’T-MISS CAMPUS EVENTS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS 1
Pantherfest: Kick off a new year at UWM! Free food and music at the Panther Street Festival lead to the main event: a free concert for UWM students. Recent headliners include Khalid and Kesha.
2 Geek Week: Celebrate science, sci-fi, fantasy and all things nerdy with this week of fun programming and events. Look forward to guest speakers, STEM-themed city tours, trivia, interesting panels and more.
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Annual Drag Show: Talented drag performers have been part of this campus tradition for more than 20 years. About 1,700 attendees marvel at the glam, and proceeds benefit the UWM LGBT Resource Center.
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Earth Week: Join our campus community in protecting our planet with an entire week of environmentally focused activities, including a film series, guest speakers, and river and trail cleanups.
300
student organizations
20+
sports clubs
TOP 25
LGBTQ-Friendly Campuses —Campus Pride in 2018
5 Distinguished Lecture Series: Interesting people are always coming to campus. Recent guests have included “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton and New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay.
27,000+ students
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SPOTS WE LOVE ON CAMPUS 1
There are only two planetariums in the city — and one is on our campus. Stop by the Manfred Olson Planetarium Friday nights for a stargazing show.
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The Student Union is our campus hub where you'll find coffee, places to eat, free movie screenings in the cinema, a bowling alley, and more.
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The Golda Meir Library’s five floors are jam-packed with books, special collections, study rooms and a recording booth. Plus, one of six Grind coffee shops.
4 The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center offers workshops, courses, and networking opportunities to students of all disciplines.
104
acres of campus
18:1
student-to-teacher ratio
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places to eat on campus
5 Find a whole bunch of student resources at Bolton Hall, from the Student Success Center to multicultural offices, like the Roberto Hernandez Center and the Black Student Cultural Center. 6 Take to the trails of Downer Woods, an 11-acre forest conveniently located on the north end of campus. 7 A beloved UWM tradition takes place at the start of the school year when new students toss class coins into the UWM Fountain to kick off their four-year college journey.
8 UWM students take center stage at the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts student-run musicals, plays, concerts and dance performances. 9 No matter how you like to stay active, there’s something at the Klotsche Center for you. Join an intramural sports team, work out with weights and cardio machines, or do a few laps in the pool. 10 At the Norris Health Center, students get easy access to primary health care providers, psychiatrists and licensed counselors.
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CAMPUS
Housing
CAMBRIDGE COMMONS: First-Year Students and Up Six minutes south of the main Kenwood campus via a free UWM shuttle service. Students who want or need easy access to a full kitchen (available on every floor). Convenience store and music practice rooms.
RIVERVIEW: First-Year Students and Up Six minutes south of the main Kenwood campus via a free UWM shuttle service. Students who want a balance between independence and being close to campus. Movie theater, game room and curated art gallery.
SANDBURG HALL: First-Year Students and Up On the main Kenwood campus, near Downer Woods and the Klotsche Center. Students who want to be within convenient walking distance of their classes. Coffee shop, cafeteria and movie theater.
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Standard room layouts pictured above. See alternative layouts at uwm.edu/housing.
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLCS): Think of LLCs as communities within communities. Students are grouped together in the same part of a residence hall based on a shared interest, career choice or major. They take a class together and have activities and events centered on their LLC topic. Not only are LLCs a fast way for first-year students to make friends, but students who live in LLCs have higher GPAs.
ALL RESIDENCE HALLS INCLUDE: →→ 24/7 security →→ Fitness rooms →→ Laundry access →→ Free shuttle service between
the main Kenwood campus and residence halls →→ Utilities include: internet, cable, electric, heat and water →→ Regular social and educational events hosted by student orgs Learn more at uwm.edu/housing.
THIRD/FOURTH-YEAR STUDENTS: Older UWM students have two more campus housing options: Purin Hall and Kenilworth Square. Purin Hall is for second-year students and up. Kenilworth Square is for thirdand fourth-year students, graduate students and students 21 or older.
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UNITED WE GO PANTHERS!
Roar
Cheer on the home team at the UWM Panther Arena in downtown Milwaukee and at the Klotsche Center on campus. No matter what UWM team you’re invested in, UWM students get in to all regularseason home games for free.
UWM PANTHER ARENA Our men’s basketball team plays its home games at the UWM Panther Arena downtown. The UWM student section features the MKE Party Deck, where students play games, enter giveaways and eat great food. The easiest way to get to UWM Panther Arena? Hop on our free shuttle! It drops off and picks up at Sandburg, Riverview and Cambridge residence halls.
MEN’S SPORTS
WOMEN’S SPORTS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
SOCCER
SOCCER
SWIMMING & DIVING
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
TRACK & FIELD
TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL
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NCAA Division I teams 19
60
NCAA Tournament appearances
140
conference championships
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MLB draft picks
7
Horizon League all-sport trophies
Bre
NURSING MAJOR, SOPHOMORE MUKWONAGO, WISCONSIN
Why I Chose UW-Milwaukee
“I wanted to be at a school where I could study nursing and play basketball. Both of those things are big time commitments, but at UWM, I'm encouraged to be a basketball player and a nursing student.“
My Advisors
“I meet with my basketball advisor once a week. She makes sure I stay on track with my classes. I also have a nursing advisor, who’s a huge help, too.“
Small Classes
“UWM may be a big school, but the classes here are small. There are more opportunities for one-on-one time with professors. They really want to help you.“
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THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT MILWAUKEE
60+
festivals and events every year
1 Lake Michigan! Hit the beach for a game of volleyball or a bracing, yet refreshing, dip in the lake. 2 Root for the home team at a Bucks, Brewers or Admirals game. Or go off the beaten path and catch a Brewcity Bruisers roller derby bout. 3 For 15 days in fall, Milwaukee hosts the Milwaukee Film Festival, which showcases more than 300 films, from cult classics to new favorites. 4
Colorful and awe-inspiring murals by local artists are scattered throughout the city. Stroll through an entire gallery at Black Cat Alley.
THE MIDWEST’S 21
Coolest City
— VOGUE MAGAZINE
A TOP-RANKED CITY FOR COLLEGE GRADS TO START THEIR CAREERS — ZIPRECRUITER IN 2018
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5 There’s a reason Milwaukee’s nickname is City of Festivals. Celebrations are held throughout the year, from long running ones like Summerfest and Bastille Days to newcomers like Newaukee Night Market.
museums
6 Summer in Milwaukee means free outdoor music concerts all season long. Jazz in the Park and the Skyline Music series are citywide favorites.
120+
miles of Milwaukee County bike trails
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Our city has award-winning restaurants and a small army of food trucks, so whether you’re a total foodie or just want to eat the best street taco of your life, there’s something here for your taste buds.
8 Be part of Milwaukee’s bicycle community with annual events, like the Santa Cycle Rampage (where cyclists dress as Santa) and the Riverwest 24 (a 24-hour bike race).
IN 2018
1,400
acres of beaches and lakefront parks
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Coffee aficionados have their pick of dozens of coffee shops and roasters, including Anodyne, Colectivo and Stone Creek Coffee.
10 Wander through the galleries at the Milwaukee Art Museum or walk the gas-lit Streets of Old Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
WELCOME TO THE
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Neighborhood
FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HOT SPOTS Downer Avenue is just south of campus. Stop for pizza at Pizza Man, see what’s new at the Downer Theatre, and browse the bookshelves at Boswell’s – all on one block.
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Brady Street features eight blocks of diverse restaurants (from Thai to tacos), colorful shops and historic businesses that reflect the neighborhood’s cultural heritage.
Bradford Beach is five minutes south of campus and a popular spot for sun, volleyball, lake breezes and delicious frozen custard. You may even spot a surfer or two taking on the waves.
Lake Park is the perfect oasis in the city. It was designed by the same architect who planned NYC's Central Park! Take a nature walk, go for a run, or visit North Point Lighthouse.
58,000+
hours of community service by students
U-PASS: Show your student ID and U-PASS card for no-charge access on every Milwaukee County Transportation Service (MCTS) bus, from local routes to the Freeway Flyer.
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B.O.S.S.: From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., call for a free B.O.S.S. shuttle ride or request one via the TapRide app to get home safely after an evening study session. uwm.edu/boss
Prowl Line: Hop on this daily shuttle that takes students from the main campus to east side residence halls, like Cambridge Commons and Riverview Residence Hall, and back.
Walking: Your own two feet are an easy way to get around campus. UWM offers S.A.F.E. Walkers — call their office and someone will walk with you wherever you need to go.
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YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING AROUND
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How to Apply NEW FRESHMEN TRANSFER STUDENTS
Step 1: Complete application online: apply.wisconsin.edu. Step 2: Pay $50 application fee. Step 3: Send ACT/SAT scores (if you’re under 21) and official high school transcript to UWM.
Step 1: Complete application online: apply.wisconsin.edu. If you’re currently attending another school, complete the “Courses in Progress” section. Step 2: Pay $50 application fee — unless you’re transferring from a two-year UW campus or re-entering UWM. Step 3: Send official high school and any postsecondary school transcripts to UWM. Transferring from a Wisconsin technical college or another UW System campus? Learn how credits transfer: ted.uwm.edu.
Learn more about the application process: uwm.edu/undergrad-admission. Unable to apply online? Call us at 414-229-2222 for more options. Mail any paperwork to: Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 749 Milwaukee, WI 53201 For more questions: uwm.edu/contact. Discover our two-year campuses: UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County offer a two-year degree and a valuable start to a four-year degree. Go online to learn more: uwm.edu/generalstudies.
2019-20Timeline AUG. 1
Admission applications begin to be accepted for Fall 2020.
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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 and housing contract due for Fall 2020.
* These are priority deadlines. Applications continue to be accepted until capacity or final deadline is reached.
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EDUCATION MAJOR, JUNIOR WOODBURY, MINNESOTA
UWM Was My First Choice
“After doing the City Year program in Milwaukee, I knew I wanted to become a teacher in an urban school, and UWM has one of the best urban education programs in the country.“
I Love the City
“In Milwaukee, there are a lot of places you can go and ways you can get there, even if you’re on a budget. I always check out the murals in Black Cat Alley on the East Side.“
UWM’s Values
“People here value different perspectives and understand that we all have diverse experiences and backgrounds. I really like sharing my own and learning from others.“
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