Best Midwestern University – PRINCETON REVIEW IN 2020
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4 REASONS TO CHOOSE 190+
academic programs to explore
1,000+
undergraduate research opportunities
UWM +
300
student organizations to join
1,700
companies recruit at UW-Milwaukee
VISIT OUR 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. Go on a UWM campus tour and… → Learn about our 190+ programs.
→ See inside a residence hall.
→ Meet current students.
→ Walk through major campus hubs.
→ Talk to an admissions advisor.
EVEN MORE CAMPUS VISIT OPTIONS: On-Campus Events
Virtual Visit Options
UWM hosts events throughout the year for students and their families. No matter where you’re at in the application and admission process, there’s a visit event for you. uwm.edu/visituwm
Live Q&A panels with current students, one-on-one virtual sessions with admission advisors and pre-recorded sessions are all available to students who want to explore UWM from home. uwm.edu/visituwm
LEARN ABOUT 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. Both campuses have an average class size of 24-25 students, which means students get individual attention from their professors. Learn more: uwm.edu/generalstudies.
UNDERGRADUATE 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 EDUCATION
Community Engagement & Education Education • Concentrations include: → American Sign Language Studies → Bilingual Education → Early Adolescence and Adolescencelevel English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies → Early Childhood Level → Interpreter Training Program (ASL) → Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence (Elementary Education)
Programs
Exceptional Education • Concentrations include: → Early Adolescence – Adolescence → Early Childhood Special Education → Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence
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 GENERAL STUDIES
Associate of Arts and Sciences degree*
HEALTH SCIENCES
Biomedical Sciences • Concentrations include: → Biomedical Sciences → Cytotechnology → Diagnostic Medical Sonography → Medical Laboratory Science → Public Health Microbiology → Radiologic Technology Communication Sciences & Disorders Health Care Administration Kinesiology Nutritional Sciences Occupational Studies INFORMATION STUDIES
Information Science & Technology
UNDECIDED? uwm.edu/undecided
Metamajors let you explore multiple majors, but make sure that you graduate on schedule. An advisor helps you choose classes that satisfy degree requirements.
LETTERS & SCIENCE
Actuarial Science African & African Diaspora Studies Anthropology Applied Mathematics & Computer Science Art History 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. Latinx 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
PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Anesthesiologist Assistant Athletic Training Audiology Chiropractic Dentistry Dietetics Law Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pathologists’ Assistant Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Speech-Language Pathology Veterinary Medicine UWM ONLINE
Award-winning teaching and maximum flexibility so you can pursue a degree that fits your lifestyle and schedule. uwm.edu/online
* Currently offered at UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County. ** This program is offered as a committee interdisciplinary major (CIM). *** Collaborative programs offered in partnership with other UW System campuses.
For a complete list of our academic programs, including 70 minors, visit uwm.edu/academics.
WHAT IT
Costs
2020-21 ESTIMATED YEARLY TUITION AND FEES
WISCONSIN RESIDENTS
$9,598
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
$12,644*
$21,168
$6,502****
$12,702** MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (MSEP)
ALL OTHER STATES
AVERAGE ROOM RATE
MINNESOTA RECIPROCITY
$13,644*** STANDARD MEAL PLAN
$4,190****
BOOKS AND OTHER CLASS MATERIALS
$800
* Illinois residents qualify for MSEP and the $1,000 Milwaukee Advantage Program award. ** Minnesota residents receive the $1,000 Milwaukee Advantage Program award in addition to Minnesota Reciprocity or MSEP. UWM always chooses the lower cost option for the student. *** Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio have special pricing agreements through 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. Rates and availability subject to change.
HOW TO AFFORD IT FAFSA:
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, 2020, 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 2018-19. Incoming freshmen admitted by Dec. 1, 2020, 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
How to
Apply
NEW FRESHMEN
Step 1: Complete your application. You can apply online using either the UW-System Application at apply.wisconsin.edu or Common App at commonapp.org. Step 2: Pay $25 application fee. Step 3: Send ACT/SAT scores (if you’re under 21) and official high school transcript to UWM if you have them. UWM will accept unofficial high school transcripts and self-reported test scores as well. If you indicated you’d like to pursue test optional admissions review on your application, you will not be required to submit ACT/SAT scores. Learn more about the application process: uwm.edu/undergrad-admission.
Unable to apply online? Call us at 414-229-2222 for more options.
2020-21 Timeline
AUG. 1
SEPT. 1
Mail any paperwork to: Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 749 Milwaukee, WI 53201
OCT. 1
Admission applications begin to be accepted for Fall 2021.
Admission decisions begin for Fall 2021.
FAFSA available; admission application priority deadline for Spring 2021.*
DEC. 1
MARCH 1
MAY 1
Admission applications due for Spring 2021; financial aid priority deadline.*
Admission application priority deadline for Fall 2021.*
Confirmation deposit and housing contract due for Fall 2021.*
* These are priority deadlines. Applications continue to be accepted until capacity or final deadline is reached. ** The housing contract does not apply to UWM at Waukesha or UWM at Washington County students. Information current as of June 2020.
Top 10
THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT MILWAUKEE
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.
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.
THE MIDWEST’S
6
Summer in Milwaukee means free outdoor music concerts all season long. Jazz in the Park and the Skyline Music Series are citywide favorites.
7
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).
9 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.
Coolest City – VOGUE MAGAZINE IN 2018
60+
festivals and events every year
120+
miles of Milwaukee County bike trails
12+
museums to explore in Milwaukee
1,400
acres of beaches and lakefront parks
Photo courtesy of VISIT Milwaukee