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UWM: A TOP-TIER RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Few of the more than 4,600 academic institutions in the U.S. are honored with the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’s “highest research activity” designation, the gold standard for assessment. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of only two universities in the state that has earned this rating.
Top research status is coveted among institutions that value excellence in cutting-edge research, forming strategic partnerships and integrating research across a broad curriculum. UWM faculty, staff, administrators and students have worked toward this recognition for decades, demonstrating research excellence in laboratories and libraries, lecture halls and at international conferences.
Carnegie’s designation is not an end point, but signals an evolution – one possible only through the research, foresight and determination of our university community.
Best Midwestern University
Distinction ACADEMIC
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING
SARUP balances professional skills with creative innovations that impact our built environment and communities across our region and the world. Our award-winning faculty prepares new generations of designers, planners, and leaders to pioneer solutions for challenges facing contemporary society – climate change, resiliency, migration, social justice, and urbanization among other global issues. Our externship program affords students an introduction to professional practice, and a gateway to jobs after graduation. Additionally, our graduate students benefit from a variety of assistantships and opportunities to engage in cuttingedge research projects, providing both financial support and hands-on experience in shaping the future of architecture and urban planning.
PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Students are drawn to the Peck School of the Arts for a variety of reasons. For some, it is our location in the cultural capital of Wisconsin and our deep connections to the region’s creative community. Others are impressed by the conservatory-caliber training we offer at a public school price. And anyone who visits is sure to experience how our accomplished faculty not only educate and inspire the next generation of artists, but also welcome them as essential collaborators on a common goal to change the world. Whatever your reason, you’ve found your creative home at the Peck School of the Arts.
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES & HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
The School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration is a vibrant, interprofessional learning environment. We train, in accredited programs, health professionals who work directly with patients, perform clinical laboratory testing, and who work in leadership roles held by managers in hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies and medical offices. Recent graduates and working healthcare professionals alike can take the next step in their career through our MS in Biomedical Sciences, MA or executive MA in Healthcare Administration, or PhD in Health Sciences. The School also offers graduate certificates in Healthcare Compliance, Health Professional Education, Value-based Healthcare and Interprofessional Public and Population Health.
LUBAR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
As a major metropolitan business school, the Lubar College offers MBA and MS Management programs that help rising business professionals advance in their careers in general management, IT management, marketing, finance, accounting, and other career specializations. The Lubar College is among the 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Wisconsin's premier school of urban education prepares students to become leaders through a variety of certificate, master’s, doctoral and interdisciplinary programs. Programs in administrative leadership, educational policy and community studies, educational psychology, and teaching and learning, are all supported by expert faculty. Many programs are offered online, making academic opportunities more accessible to busy individuals. Whether you’re seeking to build on your current skills, or forge a new career path, UWM’s School of Education has a graduate program for you. Join us at UWM and become a stronger teacher, counselor, researcher, administrator or community leader.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE
UWM is one of only two public universities in Wisconsin offering engineering degrees through the doctoral level. Our programs apply R1 research excellence to high-demand focus areas, including energy and sustainability, biomedical and health, infrastructure, water and transportation technologies and advanced manufacturing, including Wisconsin's first Connected Systems Engineering master's degree. In response to industry demand, the college recently added a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning to its Master of Science in Engineering portfolio of programs. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned his master's degree in computer science from UWM. Students in MS and PhD programs in the college receive support of over $3,000,000 in funding, tuition, and benefits each year.
SCHOOL OF FRESHWATER SCIENCES
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, the School of Freshwater Sciences provides a unique opportunity to study complex freshwater ecosystems, atmospheric processes and climate change. Our programs teach students how to apply science and policy to address the environmental challenges our communities face. We offer traditional master’s and PhD programs in freshwater sciences and atmospheric science, as well as a professional science master’s in freshwater science.
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIES
A pioneer of online education, the school offers an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science -- ranked 14th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report – an MS in Information Science and Technology and a PhD in Information Studies. Our innovative academic experiences are rooted in experiential learning and empower graduates to become leaders in the library and information technology professions.
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE
This college is the home of the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.. The school has the largest breadth of academic programs and scholarly research – more than 55 graduate and post-baccalaureate programs, including certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees. Letters & Science encompasses classic programs such as chemistry, economics, and history; contemporary interdisciplinary degrees such as urban studies; professional degrees such as translation or nonprofit management; and joint degrees combining a traditional discipline with a professional degree such as the MA/MLIS in English and library science.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
As Wisconsin's largest nursing program, the graduate nursing program is nationally accredited and ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Over $500,000 of funding is made available to nursing students annually. From pediatrics to geriatrics, community clinics to hospitals, our faculty partners with students to conduct research and scholarship that advances science in nursing and health to transform health care delivery and health policy.
JOSEPH J. ZILBER COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Wisconsin’s only nationally accredited college of public health offers graduate education in several areas of study: biostatistics; community and behavioral health promotion; environmental health sciences; epidemiology; health care informatics; kinesiology; nutrition and dietetics; and public health policy.
SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology offers top-rated programs that lead to an abundant array of occupations and specializations. One of the most robust scientific research operations at UWM with a strong focus on interprofessional education, technology and community engagement, the School offers graduate programs in Assistive Technology and Universal Design, Athletic Training, Communication Sciences & Disorders (speech pathology), Intervention and Consultation in Performance Psychology, Occupational Therapy (MS and Doctorate), Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy.
HELEN BADER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare proudly supports an array of distinctive social work and criminal justice programming. The school offers an online and on campus master’s in social work, a master’s in criminal justice and criminology, and a PhD in Social Welfare. Cross-disciplinary options include graduate certificates in applied gerontology, cyber crime forensics and trauma-informed care, as well as a combined master's in social work and criminal justice and criminology. Fundamental to social welfare in Milwaukee and with established regional connections, the school provides extensive field placement opportunities, research, and community connections.
Programs GRADUATE
AAdministrative Leadership, MS*
African and African Diaspora Studies, MA, PhD
Anthropology, MS, PhD
Architecture, MArch, MS, PhD
Art, MA, MFA
Art History, MA
Athletic Training, MS
Atmospheric Science, MS, PhD
B
Biological Sciences, MS, PhD
Biomedical and Health Informatics, PhD
Biomedical Sciences, MS
Biostatistics, MS
Business Administration, MBA*
C
Chemistry, MS, PhD
Cinematic Arts MFA
Communication, MA, PhD
Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Computer Science, MS,PhD**
Connected Systems Engineering, MS
Criminal Justice and Criminology MS*
Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education, MS*
Curriculum and Instruction, MS*
Dance, MFA
Data Science MS*
Digital Supply Chain Management
MS E
Economics, MA, PhD
Educational Psychology, MS, PhD
Electrical Engineering, PhD
Engineering, MS, PhD
English, MA, PhD
Environmental Health Sciences, PhD
Epidemiology, PhD
Exceptional Education, MS*
Executive MBA
Freshwater Sciences, PhD
Freshwater Sciences, MS
Geography, MA, MS, PhD
Geosciences, MS, PhD
H
Health Care Informatics, MS*
Health Sciences, PhD
Healthcare Administration, MHA*
History, MA, PhD
Human Resources & Labor
Relations, MHRLR
Information Science and Technology, MS*
Information Studies, PhD
Information Technology
Management, MS
Kinesiology, MS, PhD
Language, Literature and Translation, MA*
Library and Information Science, MLIS*
Linguistics, MA, PhD M
Management, MS
Management Science, PhD
Mathematics, MS, PhD
Mechanical Engineering PhD
Music, MM
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MS
Nursing, MN, PhD*
Nursing Practice, DNP*
Occupational Therapy, MS, OTD
Physical Therapy, DPT
Physics, MS, PhD
Political Science, MA, PhD
Psychology, MS, PhD
Public Administration, MPA
Public Health, MPH, PhD
Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology MS
School Psychology, EdS
Social Welfare, PhD
Social Work, MSW*
Sociology, MA, PhD
Spanish, MA
Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA*
Urban Design, MUD
Urban Education, PhD
Urban Planning, MUP
Urban Studies, MS, PhD
Women’s and Gender Studies, MA *
Philosophy, MA
Kao
ENGINEERING, PHD
"Earning the Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowship has allowed me to embrace my research into high temperature oxidation and austenitic alloys and put me on the path to becoming great in my field and the community, no matter the difficulty.”
COORDINATED PROGRAMS
Criminal Justice and Criminology MS/Social Work MSW
Architecture, Arch/Urban Planning, MUP
Business Administration, MBA/Information Technology Management, MS
Business Administration, MBA/ Nursing Practice, DNP*
Business Administration MBA/ Translation & Interpreting Studies MA
Criminal Justice and Criminology MS/Social Welfare PhD
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Library and Information Science, MLIS/Anthropology, MS
Library and Information Science/ Art History, MA
Library and Information Science, MLIS/English, MA
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Geography, MA
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Health Care Informatics, MS*
Library and Information Science, MLIS/History, MA
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Information Science and Technology, MS*
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Language, Literature and Translation, MA*
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Music, MM
Library and Information Science MLIS/Translation and Interpreting Studies MA*
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Urban Studies, MS
Library and Information Science, MLIS/Women’s and Gender Studies, MA
PPublic Administration MPA/ Criminal Justice and Criminology MS
Public Health, MPH/Social Work, MSW
S
Social Work, MSW/Social Welfare, PhD
Social Work, MSW/Women’s and Gender Studies, MA
U
Urban Planning, MUP/Engineering, MS
Urban Planning, MUP/Public Administration, MPA
ACCELERATED MASTER’S DEGREES
Make the most of UWM’s prestigious designation as an “R1” research university! Bright, highly-motivated undergraduates with clear academic goals can start graduate work before completing their bachelor’s degrees. Students can save up to a full year of enrollment and tuition by double-counting graduate coursework between the two degrees. Some students graduate with both degrees in as few as five years.
Each accelerated master’s degree pairs a single undergraduate degree with a single graduate degree. Eligibility, double- counting and application procedures differ. See program for details. The UWM accelerated master’s degrees (listed by graduate topic) are:
A
Anthropology
→ Anthropology, BA/Anthropology, MS
Art History
→ Art History BA/Art History MA
Athletic Training
→ Kinesiology, BS/Athletic Training, MS
B
Biomedical Sciences
→ Biomedical Sciences, BS/ Biomedical Sciences, MS
C
Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education
→ Community Engagement & Education BS/Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education MS
Computer Science
→ Computer Science, BS/Computer Science, MS
→ Computer Engineering, BS/Computer Science, MS
Criminal Justice and Criminology
→ Criminal Justice and Criminology BS/Criminal Justice and Criminology MS
D
Digital Supply Chain Management
→ Supply Chain and Operations Management, BBA /Digital Supply Chain Management, MS
E Economics
→ Economics, BA/Economics, MA
Educational Psychology
→ Community Engagement and Education, BS/Educational Psychology, MS: Cognitive and Developmental Sciences
Engineering
→ Biomedical Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Civil Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Computer Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Electrical Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Environmental Engineering, BS/ Engineering, MS
→ Industrial Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Materials Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
→ Mechanical Engineering, BS/Engineering, MS
Exceptional Education
→ Exceptional Education BS/ Exceptional Education MS
F
Freshwater Sciences
→ Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science and Freshwater Sciences and Technology, MS: Professional Science
→ Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science/ Freshwater Sciences and Technology, MS: Professional Science: Water Policy, Economics and Management
→ Freshwater Science BS: Water Policy/Freshwater Sciences and
Technology, MS: Professional Science
→ Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy/ Freshwater Sciences and Technology, MS: Professional Science: Water Policy, Economics and Management
Information Technology Management
→ Accounting, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
→ Finance, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
→ Human Resources Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
→ Information Technology Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
→ Marketing, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
→ Supply Chain and Operations Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
Information Science and Technology
→ Information Science and Technology BS/Information Science and Technology MS
Language, Literature, and Translation
→ French, BA/Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture
→ Information Science and Technology, BS/Library and Information Science, MLIS
Library and Information Science
→ Information Science & Technology, BS | Library and Information Science, MLIS
M Management
→ Finance, BBA/Management, MS: Finance Analysis
→ Marketing, BBA/Management, MS: Marketing
P
Public Health
→ Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Community and Behavioral Health Promotion
→ Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Environmental Health Sciences
→ Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Epidemiology
→ Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Public Health Policy Physics
→ Physics, BS/Physics, MS
T
Translation and Interpreting Studies
→ French BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies MA
→ German BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies MA
→ Global Studies BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies MA
→ Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies BA/ Translation and Interpreting Studies MA
U
Urban Planning
→ Urban Studies BA/Urban Planning MUP
CERTIFICATES
A
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Study in Archives and Records Administration*
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Econometrics and Data Analysis
Applied Gerontology
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning*
Assistive Technology and Accessible Design*
Autism Spectrum Disorders
B
Business Analytics*
C
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Cyber Crime Forensics
D
Data Curation*
Data Science & Applied Artificial Intelligence
Digital Cultures
Digital Libraries*
Digital Supply Chain Management
E
Energy Engineering
Enterprise Resource Planning*
Entrepreneurship
F
Family Nurse Practitioner
Finance
G
Geographic Information Systems
Global Educator
H
Health Care Management
Health Professional Education
Healthcare Compliance*
I
Information Security*
ARCHITECTURE, PHD
International Human Resources and Labor Relations
Interpreting
Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Public and Population Health
Investment Management M
Marketing
Maternal and Child Health
Mathematics Teacher Leadership*
Mediation & Negotiation
Modern Engineering Leadership
Museum Studies
Music Performance
N
Nonprofit Management O
Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion P
Professional Practice in Civil
Engineering Infrastructure *
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mania is a PhD candidate whose research investigates the cultural landscapes of new immigrants with queries about displacement, gender, and race.
"Receiving both a Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship and a Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship award during my graduate studies provides me with enough moral support and confidence to move forward."
Racial and Social Justice in Education*
School Counseling
Student Success Advising and Technology-Based Services in Higher Education*
Taxation
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education*
Transition for Students With Disabilities
Translation*
Trauma-Informed Care
Value-Based Healthcare*
Women’s and Gender Studies
Online UWM
UWM is a nationally known leader in online education. We were ranked the best online college in Wisconsin by thebestschools.org, and UWM Online offers 600+ online graduate-level courses each year. Award-winning faculty undergo additional curricular and technology training to make their online instruction as effective as possible.
Distance learning doesn’t mean distant learning. It means that you can log on to UWM Online from anywhere and arrange your academic life around your other commitments and goals.
Each time you log on, you join an active community of other online students with whom you’ll engage in class projects and discussions. You’ll receive regular, personalized feedback from career professors, instructors and academic advisors. uwm.edu/online
EXCELLENT SUPPORT
• A dedicated academic advisor
• UWM Help Center to answer tech questions
• Writing guidance through the UWM Writing Center
• The UWM Libraries, offering a dedicated distanceeducation librarian, research tools for online students and a premier digital collection
UWM educates
more online students
than any other university in the state.
Over 50 graduate online programs
• Master's
• Doctoral
• Coordinated Programs
• Certificates
• Certifications
Financing YOUR EDUCATION
FULL-TIME FELLOWSHIPS
Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship (DGSF)
Recognizes strong academic and scholarly achievement or potential relative to expectations in discipline, demonstrated leadership potential and research goals.
Eligibility: Open to all full-time master’s and PhD students not yet at dissertator status.
Benefits:
• Academic year stipend: $15,500
• Tuition coverage: 8-12 credits per semester.
• Health insurance: single or family.
• Travel award: $1,000
$30 MILLION in graduate assistantships (stipends, tuition and health insurance)
Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowship (AOPF)
Recognizes strong academic achievement and the potential to contribute to diverse perspectives in knowledge or practice by underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students, as well as disadvantaged non-minority students. AOPF nominations are based on a demonstration of high academic achievement.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and for full-time master’s and doctoral study. No academic probation. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Benefits:
• Academic year stipend: $16,000 master's $18,000 doctoral
• Tuition coverage: 8-12 credits per semester
• Health insurance: single or family
• Fellowship renewal: 2 years for master’s and 3 years for doctoral
• Travel award: $1,000
$3.5 MILLION in fellowship benefits
Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship (DDF)
Recognizes exceptional scholarly achievements and recognition relative to expectations in field of study, exceptional performance as TA/RA and exceptional potential contribution of dissertation to new knowledge. Demonstrated leadership experience and potential.
Eligibility: Open to all full-time UWM PhD students at dissertator status.
Benefits:
• Academic year stipend: $17,000
• Tuition coverage: 3 credits per semester
• Health insurance: single or family
• Travel award: $1,000
TUITION
remitted for eligible veterans who entered active duty as a Wisconsin resident or who have established five consecutive years of residency. They are eligible for up to 128 credits of tuition and fee remission under the Wisconsin GI Bill
PARTIAL FELLOWSHIPS
McNair Graduate Entrance Fellowship (MGEF)
A one-time $5,000 fellowship awarded to all McNair Scholars in a fulltime UWM graduate degree program. Serves to recognize the exceptional scholarship, research background, and doctoral readiness of Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program participants.
Eligibility: Open to McNair Scholars in their first semester of full-time graduate studies at UWM. To confirm McNair Scholar status, submit a McNair Participant Verification Letter and the McNair Scholars Program Application Fee Waiver form with UWM Graduate School application. Both documents must be signed by the McNair Program Director.
Requirements & Conditions:
• Award may be accepted in addition to other fellowships/financial aid
• Payment is non-transferrable and cannot be used as a reimbursement
• Awarding approved after the final drop deadline in first semester
Graduate Student Excellence Fund (GSEF)
The Graduate Student Excellence Fund was established in 2015 as a philanthropic effort to provide advanced degree students the support they need to pursue their research endeavors, complete their studies and share discoveries with others in their fields. Supporters of this fund represent individual alumni and friends of graduate education, private foundations, and corporate donors from areas such as business, industry, law, medicine and public service.
ASDF
Financing
ASSISTANTSHIPS
Approximately one quarter of the more than 4,400 UWM graduate students receive teaching, project or research assistantships from their program that cover their tuition, health care costs, provide a stipend and support their full-time studies. Students should contact their academic program for information on how to secure an assistantship.
Assistantships are available for qualified graduate students and, based on the appointment, are considered employees in training. Various assistantships are available, including:
• Teaching Assistantship (TA): Teaching assistants gain professional development in instruction while playing important roles in the learning experience of undergraduate students. A teaching assistant is an enrolled graduate student who is regularly assigned teaching and related responsibilities under the supervision of a faculty member.
• Project Assistantship (PA): Project assistants are assigned to conduct training, administrative responsibilities or other academic or academic support projects or programs – except regular preparation of instructional materials for courses or manual or clerical assignments – under the supervision of a member of the faculty or academic staff, primarily for the benefit of the university, faculty or academic staff supervisor or a granting agency.
• Research Assistantship (RA): Research assistants conduct research primarily for the benefit of the individual’s course of study and research, and directly applicable to the individual’s thesis or dissertation.
Benefits:
The benefits of appointment as an assistant (minimum 33 percent appointment) include:
• Tuition remission (excludes student segregated fees) for 6-12 credits per semester
• TA and PA stipends commensurate with their academic level. RA stipends range from $15,000-$21,000 for research assistantships based on school or college disciplinary grouping
• Access to lower-cost health insurance (single or family)
YOUR EDUCATION
Academic year stipend rates effective August 21, 2024*:
*Based on 9-month (Academic “C” basis) length of appointment. Appointments are made on a semester or academic year basis and may vary between 33 percent and 50 percent appointments. Maintaining good academic standing: This appointment and any associated benefits are contingent on the maintenance of good standing in your academic program and the Graduate School. You also must register for and complete a minimum number of credits each semester per UWM policy and the requirements of your academic program. Please contact your Graduate Program Representative for more information. Positions do not include the Winterim semester.
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents that all UW System campuses conduct criminal background checks on prospective employees for a university position.
International Students
• Positions are contingent upon maintaining your immigration status. Appointment cannot commence until you have the appropriate visa category and an I-9 form is completed.
• Appointment cannot exceed 50 percent of full time (20 hours per week) during the Spring and Fall semesters.
• Teaching Assistantship appointments are contingent upon your demonstrated proficiency in English in one of the following ways:
° Submission of a valid test score with your application
-TOEFL iBT – at least 24 on the speaking section
-IELTS – at least a 7.0 on the speaking section
-Duolingo – at least a 125 on the Conversation and Production section
° Complete the UWM International TA Assessment (MITAA) and earn a minimum score of 15 overall, and a 3 in pronunciation. Students unable to meet these requirements will be required to take English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework either prior to OR concurrently with your TA teaching duties, depending on the scores in other categories.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Most scholarship opportunities for graduate students come in the form of fellowships, assistantships, and tuition waivers and are offered by departments within the School or College. Graduate students are also encouraged to visit the Panther Scholarship Portal for other scholarship opportunities. Find more information, including the Panther Scholarship Portal at uwm.edu/scholarships.
STUDENT LOANS
Milwaukee is considered a top destination for the money-savvy college graduate or graduate student. Affordability is a hallmark of our educational opportunities as a Midwestern public research university, and we encourage students to apply for loans, financial aid and assistantships to ease the burden of paying for a graduate education. It’s a worthwhile investment, and loans can help you focus on what really matters –academics – during your time at UWM.
More than 80 percent of our 25,000-plus students qualify for financial aid, including the following loans:
• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: up to $20,500
• Federal Grad PLUS Loan: up to estimated cost of attendance minus any other aid
To be considered for any of these loans, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at FAFSA.gov.
GRADUATE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
ELIGIBILITY
All original financial aid offers assume enrollment in eight or more credits per semester. Graduate students must take at least four graduate-level credits to qualify for federal financial aid. However, if you are taking undergraduate coursework that applies to your graduate program, you may be eligible for graduate aid if you are enrolled at least half-time (four credits) with documentation from your academic advisor. Based on the FAFSA, graduate students will be evaluated for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans only.
Non-degree Students
Students who are not accepted into a degree-granting program are classified as non-degree students and are not generally eligible for financial aid. Exceptions may be made for those enrolled in eligible certification programs or those taking prerequisite courses for admission to a UWM degree or certification program. In those cases, students must submit a completed Non-Degree Student Verification form to the Student Financial Service Center as early as possible.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All students are expected to be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to be eligible for financial aid. SAP consists of two components of measurement: qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative measure is established by the performance standards of the school or college in which the student is enrolled. The quantitative measures consists of “pace” and “timeframe.”
Graduate students need to complete at least 50 percent of all attempted credits to meet the pace requirement. To meet the timeframe requirement, graduate students cannot attempt more than 200 percent of the number of credits required for the degree.
Funds are limited, and the earlier you apply for financial aid, the more you could potentially save.
For more complete information on Student Financial Services including costs, scholarships and aid, please visit: uwm.edu/finances
Get to know MILWAUKEE
There’s something especially exciting about an urban campus like UWM’s, with all the opportunities of city life fueling your work and play. It’s easy to build an eye-catching resume here through internships and networking opportunities with major employers based right in our backyard. When your college-to-career path needs to take a detour for downtime, there’s no place like our hometown.
Lakefront living
Mere minutes separate UWM from Lake Michigan’s Bradford Beach. Dramatic waves, beaches, trails and sails are a four-seasons reminder of what makes Milwaukee one of the most scenic college towns around.
Biggest small town in America?
Even in Wisconsin’s largest city, you’ll run into someone you know tailgating at American Family Field, strolling the midway at Summerfest or taking in the markets and marquees of Milwaukee’s theater district. Experience a charming city on Lake Michigan where a RiverWalk connects restaurants, nightlife and trendy neighborhoods.
Think naturally
Bike, run or hike through Milwaukee’s awardwinning parks. Milwaukee is a top 10 city for urban forests, which combines neatly with our academic reputation as a leader in sustainability education and job creation.
6 FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
1,500 acres of beaches and lakefront parks
100+ festivals and events every year
THE MIDWEST’S Coolest City
1,725+ COMPANIES recruit at UWM
15+ museums downtown
25 BEST PLACES TO VISIT
– Forbes in 2020
150+ miles of Milwaukee County bike trails
25 BREATHTAKING PLACES AND EXPERIENCES FOR 2023
-National Geographic
UWM partners with nearly 3,000 businesses, nonprofits, schools and other organizations including:
Associated Bank
Aurora Health Care
Baird
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Caterpillar
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
City of Milwaukee
Health Department
Direct Supply
GE Healthcare
Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Johnson Controls
Kohler Co.
Manpower International
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Medical College of Wisconsin
Molson Coors
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Public Museum
Northwestern Mutual
Rockwell Automation
Schools and Universities
State of Wisconsin Department of Justice
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wyndham Worldwide
Photo courtesy of VISIT Milwaukee
STUDENT RESOURCES
Abdel Rahman
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, PHD
Abdel Rahman specializes in computational fluid dynamics analysis for gas turbine cooling technologies, and also studies renewable energy technologies including solar, hydroelectric, and wind.
"Being recognized for my research achievements, competing alongside my great fellow researchers at UWM, is a great honor."
Whether you are interested in a professional master’s degree, conducting research and obtaining your doctorate, or advancing your career in a coordinated or certificate program, you can be confident that we are just as committed to your education as you are. Here are a few of the many campus resources UWM has available to enrich your experience and help you succeed in earning your valuable degree:
• Accessibility Resource Center
• American Indian Student Center
• Black Student Cultural Center
• Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET)
• Center for International Education
• Children’s Learning Center
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education
• Financial Aid
• Housing
• LGBTQ+ Resource Center
• UWM Libraries
• Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC)
• Roberto Hernandez Center
• Southeast Asian American Student Center
• Student Health and Wellness Center
• Student Organizations
• Student Parent Success Program
• Transportation Services
• University Legal Clinic
• University Recreation
• University Technology Services
• Women’s Resource Center
• The Writing Center
• And many more!
uwm.edu/graduateschool/gradresources
READY TO
Apply?
Our Graduate School Admission Application system will guide you through the steps toward completing your application. But before you begin, here are the general requirements for admission to graduate school at UWM:
• A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent
• Proficiency in the English language
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Transcripts
• Application fee
You will find additional program requirements in the Graduate School Admission Application.
If you have questions about these requirements, please contact your program.
Full admission: Students admitted in this category do not have any enrollment restrictions based on their English proficiency.
Dual admission: Students admitted in this category are eligible to enroll in six credits of academic coursework and are also required to enroll in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) coursework.
For more information: uwm.edu/cie/internationaladmissions/graduate-application/english-proficiencyrequirement/
