Welcome to the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW)! We are here to help you reach your full potential for health and well-being through our medical care, counseling services, health promotion, and victim advocacy.
Upcoming Events
- Nov4November 4, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Nov4November 4, 2026, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Nov6November 6, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
How We Help
Medical Services
Necessary health services for students
Physicians and nurse practitioners treat illness and injury along with a team that includes nurses, a dietitian, medical assistants, and laboratory technologists.
Learn more about Medical Services
Counseling Services
We offer a wide range of mental health services.
Mental health providers offer short-term psychotherapy, crisis stabilization, case management and medication evaluation and follow up care.
Learn more about Counseling Services
Health Promotion
Promoting student well-being and academic success
Health educators work with Peer Health Advocates (fellow students) and other campus partners to promote healthy lifestyle choices and a healthier campus community for all of us.
Promoting a healthier campus community
Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy
Providing emotional support, as well as legal, medical, and academic advocacy
Free & confidential advocacy and support to UWM student victim/survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and/or stalking.
Support and resources for survivors & victimsWellness Wisdom Posts
Navigating Academic Burnout Through Thanksgiving Break
We're over halfway into the semester! With midterms wrapping up, all of the attention is on getting through finals. While Thanksgiving break is a good pause from school, the weight of returning to school may be overwhelming. I want to share information to help you finish the fall semester strong. How to meaningfully enjoy your …
The Flu Ain’t It: Why We Need the Flu Vaccine Every Year
Have you ever wondered why we get a flu vaccine every year? Let’s explore viral vaccinations, how they work, and why we need the flu vaccine annually. Viruses and Vaccines Viruses are infectious agents that lack cellular structure and consist of genetic material encased in a protein shell (1). They cannot replicate independently, and they …
Four Reasons Why You Should Schedule a SHAW Wellness Visit
The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) is continuing its campaign to help UW-Milwaukee Students have a healthier campus lifestyle. SHAW offers Wellness Visits to UWM students eligible for care. These appointments are check-up-like screening appointments to help students understand their current health and wellness, and SHAW provides guidance on how to continue or improve …
A Warm Welcome for International Students
Hello my dear fellow international students, congratulations on making your way into UW-Milwaukee. This accomplishment is a movement of great joy but at the same time moving to a new country by leaving family, friends and the place where we have our fond memories is a challenging part of this new journey. But if we can navigate this new journey in the right way, we can create the sweetest chapters of …
Autism: Straight from the Source
Discussions around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have gained popularity within social culture in the past few years. It can be hard to know what information to trust and what information is misguided. In my opinion, the best way to learn about the autistic experience is from those with autism. Autism is such a diverse life …
Self-care During Finals
Hi Panthers! Summer is right around the corner, but we have just one more hurdle ahead: Finals Week. Exam season is tough and we can get caught up in our studies and forget to take time for ourselves. I wanted to share some information on how you can take mindful breaks between study time to increase your focus and reenergize. Take a …