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A Career-Building Experience, an Affordable Degree

Get the best of both worlds: a college campus in a tree-lined neighborhood five minutes from Lake Michigan, and 10 minutes north of a bustling downtown with thousands of internships and job connections.

We are nationally recognized for our undergraduate research, and UWM students get real-world experiences that shape their education and careers, such as paid internships, entrepreneurship programs and community-based classes and volunteer opportunities. Forge your own path, your way, at UWM.

200+ Academic programs

86undergraduate majors

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Nursing student using stethoscope with a baby — Hands-on learning is an important aspect of academics at UWM. Students can get real-world experience in their field through research, study abroad, internships, service learning and more.

Black female film student looks at film strip — Popular majors at UWM include film, finance, marketing, architectural studies, information science and technology, and criminal justice.

Male student sitting in grass in spring reading a book — Some UWM schools and colleges offer accelerated master’s programs. Students can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years instead of six.

Student sitting at desk across from advisor — UWM offers a range of academic support services on campus. Get one-on-one tutoring at the Student Success Center, advising at Pathway Advising and the Office of Central Advising, and writing help at the Writing Center.

Emily Wilder Honors College student — High-achieving students can be part of the Honors College, which offers discussion-based seminars that Honors students take alongside their regular UWM classes to earn an honors degree.

Academic Success at UWM

Ask a student to describe UWM, and they’ll often say it’s a big university (more than 20,000 students call UWM’s four-block main campus home) that feels like a tight-knit community thanks to small classes and caring professors. UWM also offers unique programs, like Wisconsin’s only accredited architecture and public health programs, and a school dedicated solely to freshwater sciences.

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Your UWM Experience

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290student organizations

17:1student-to-teacher ratio

Male UWM student wearing a UWM shirt and smiling — On campus, Davien is a resident assistant (RA) and an essential part of UWM’s student support system. “Within my first weeks as an RA, I’ve had so many knocks on my door from new students who just need someone to talk to. That’s what I’m here for! I don’t want anyone sitting in their room, feeling like they have no one to lean on.” Besides having fantastic RAs like Davien, UWM also offers easily accessible support services on campus like counselors at the Norris Health Center and tutors at the Student Success Center and Writing Center.

Why Davien Chose UWM

“I went to the elementary school on UWM’s campus, so I’ve been here since I was six! Because of the pandemic, I wanted to stay close to family and somewhere I felt safe. I chose UWM because I’ve been here my whole life and it felt like home.

“And UWM’s dance program has been nothing short of amazing. My dance background is in hip-hop, so I used to question if I belonged in some dance classes. But my modern dance professor reassured me that I belong here and that I have good movement style. I don’t need to confine myself to a box.”

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Student working with an academic advisor — Across campus, UWM offers academic support services via the Student Success Center, the Writing Center, Pathway Advising (pictured), Accessibility Resource Center and more. Meet with committed academic advisors, one-on-one tutors and expert writing specialists.

Students in one of the multicultural centers on campus — Find community on campus with multicultural centers, such as the American Indian Student Center, Black Student Cultural Center, Roberto Hernández Center (pictured) and Southeast Asian American Student Center. UWM’s multicultural centers regularly host social and educational events on campus.

Group of three students talking in the Women's Resource Center on campus — UWM offers additional resources and community through affinity centers on campus, such as the Women’s Resource Center (pictured), LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Military and Veterans Resource Center and Fostering Success at UWM (which provides support for students who have been fostered, homeless or orphaned).

Outside view of the Norris Health Center on campus — At the Norris Health Center, students get easy access to primary health care providers. You’ll also find University Counseling Services here with licensed mental health professionals.

Student working on a laptop — Get career advising, internship opportunities, feedback on your resume and more at UWM’s Career Planning and Resource Center. Human resources major Megan (pictured) found her internship with the center’s help.

Support Services at UWM

You want your college journey to be fun, exciting and challenging. UW-Milwaukee is here to help you successfully navigate those challenges with a wide range of support services. Whether you’re looking to connect with internship opportunities, seeking an advisor who shares common ground, want help exploring major options or if you need basic medical services, you’ll find valuable support at UWM.

Nursing student wearing blue scrubs and standing over practice baby model — Prepare for a future career in health care with hospital- and clinic-based learning experiences. Nursing major Aaron says, “I’m doing my clinicals at Ascension St. Francis Hospital. I was nervous at first, but providing care to patients and seeing how what I’ve learned in class applies to real-life scenarios has given me confidence.”

UWM student wearing black blazer and standing on bike trail — UWM’s Startup Challenge invites students to develop new businesses, apps and inventions with support from the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Andreas, a psychology major from Denmark, teamed up with another UWM student to create Greenway, a business and app that connects people with eco-friendly local businesses.

Female student wearing labcoat and holding pipette — No matter your major, you can perform research alongside faculty mentors and contribute to your field as early as the summer before your freshman year. Biomedical sciences major Sanya says, “One of the best reasons to do research as an undergrad is that you really get an understanding of if you like your major or not. I was sitting in a basement lab analyzing cortisol samples and having the best time. That really drove home to me that I’m pursuing the right field.”

Male student sitting at desk in in front of laptop and window — Nonprof-IT brings students together to work on project teams and get credit for providing IT solutions to nonprofit organizations. “I got really unique leadership experience,” says Kaleb, an information science and technology major. “I was basically a project manager for the whole semester.”

Female student sitting on bench with Milwaukee downtown skyline behind her — One of the biggest benefits of attending UW-Milwaukee is proximity to the many internships the city has to offer. Yazmin, an education major, interned at Fund My Future Milwaukee, where she assisted with lesson plans and social media management.

Art education major sitting at table in front of paintings — Step inside a Milwaukee classroom as a student teacher for valuable teaching experience and insight. Art education major Jason says, “Going into student-teaching, I was so nervous about speaking in front of a class, and I had to keep referring back to my notes. But now I feel a lot more comfortable going with the flow and interacting with students.”

Female student sitting at desk in front of laptop — From being an RA in a residence hall to a tutor in the Student Success Center, UWM offers plenty of paid work experiences that directly relate to students’ majors. Art major Natalie works in UWM’s University Housing office as a graphic designer.

Learn by Doing

A well-rounded education doesn’t come from textbooks alone. We encourage all UWM students to build on what they learn in class with real-world experiences. Our students travel to other countries, do research, land internships, create startups, teach in Milwaukee classrooms, and more. No matter what you choose to study, you can get experience in your field before graduation day and leave UWM with a valuable degree and an impressive resume.

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Two female roommates, one sitting on her bed and the other sitting in a chair — UWM has about 10 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, carer choice or major. Not only are LLCs a fast way for first-year students to make friends, but students who live in LLCs tend to have higher GPAs.

Girl sitting at her desk in her Sandburg Hall room — Sandburg Hall (pictured) is the largest residence hall and the most popular choice for first-year students because it’s located in the heart of the main campus and within convenient walking distance of classes. Sandburg Hall also contains a coffee shop, cafeteria and movie theater.

Exterior view of RiverView residence hall — Two other first-year housing options are RiverView (pictured) and Cambridge Commons. Both of these residence halls are six minutes south of the main campus via a free UWM shuttle service. They’re great options for students who want a balance between independence and staying close to campus.

Exterior of Purin Residence Hall — Upper-level UWM students have two more campus housing options: Purin Hall (pictured) and Kenilworth Square. Purin Hall is for second-year students and up. Kenilworth Square is for third- and fourth-year students, graduate students and students 21 and older.

University Housing

UW-Milwaukee offers three university housing options for first-year students and up: Sandburg Hall, Cambridge Commons and RiverView. Upper-level UWM students have two more campus housing options: Purin Hall and Kenilworth Square.

All UWM residence halls have 24/7 security, fitness rooms, laundry access, utilities (including internet), regular social events and free shuttle service between the residence halls and UWM’s main campus.

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UWM’s Impact

As a top-tier research university, we support groundbreaking work that helps real people and real communities.

We provide scholarships so that students have fewer roadblocks to success, and we offer entrepreneurship programs to help students in all disciplines develop the creativity and know-how to advance their careers. And a degree from UWM connects you with more than 191,000 successful alumni. You’ll find them in architecture firms, film studios, hospitals, classrooms, research labs, Fortune 500 companies and more.

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Lyssa Olker at the Sherman Phoenix — Lyssa Olker, design architect and associate vice president at HGA Architects and Engineers, moved from Vermont to Milwaukee to attend UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning. One of her favorite projects was working on the Sherman Phoenix, converting a historic building damaged in civil unrest, into a hub for entrepreneurs.(UWM Photo/Troye Fox)

“I found UWM on a list of top 20 architecture programs. I looked at the offerings and it was a good fit — that’s how I ended up here. Now, fifteen years out, I’m still reaching out, whether it’s to professors or other students for advice and making connections.”

Lyssa Olker
Class of ’04, Studied Architecture
From Woodstock, Vermont

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